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I finish my massages with a hug and it is the one thing he needs to keep going. When his marriage turns sour, when a parent passes, and when he loses his job or his children lash out, he comes. He comes other times as well, but always when he's at his lowest. I give him a hug and sometimes he cries, sometimes uncontrollably. He says that he tries so hard and I say nothing back. I hold onto him as long as he needs someone to hold on to and when the tears have stopped, I let him go. I wipe him down with warm towels, he thanks me and he goes his way. 
The first time he said "I love you" I said "you're welcome". He wanted to express his thanks using stronger words and I gave my response to his gratitude. 
He says I love you every time afterwards and he's been saying it for for years. Recently he moved to a different coast. He has a fulfilling new position and a new house in suburbs of an exciting new city. He also has a great relationship with his children.
Whenever he visits, he comes and he's full of smiles but even still he sometimes cries, and sometimes uncontrollably. And he says I love you.
It's still just a thank you 
(Yes, this is a true story)

@ReynST I love the way you worded that. More than a decade in to hiring masseurs, I believe the tip is perhaps more for my sake than anything else in that I'm older, prefer evening massages in my home and I live in the suburbs. From the pool of 130 masseurs advertising on RM in my area, maybe 5 that I'm interested would be willing to accommodate that service, so I understand tipping well is important.
That said, I'm often the wide-eyes client after the first massage for I typically hire the same masseurs repeatedly and upon discovery of one that I really like, it's like damn, struck gold, pay the man and make it worth his while so he'll be agreeable to the next session. 
I've also read commits on threads regarding tipping masseurs in that they're comparable to other well-paid professionals as in doctors, lawyers and CPAs where tipping is not the norm. I would dispute in that every lawyer and CPA I've worked with has always padded their billable hours and my last two primary care physicians recently began charge concierge fees between $3-5k a year which isn't cover by insurance nor accessed to my annual out of pocket. Point being, gratuity has established itself in every service profession in this country but simply referred to in sectors by another name. 

I dont understand how you would factor in what another individual may or may not pay in taxes. If you tip other service based providers it might be a good idea to tip these guys too. 

My last hire was before the Pandemic.  I had pretty much always tipped.  My last hire had a great reputation on this platform so scheduled 90 minutes for a suggested $450 donation.  I put $500 in an envelope.  It didn’t turn out to be like his reviews said, and I didn’t have the nerve to ask for change.  Moral of the story is always keep tipping money separate.

One of my regulars actually IS a cop, though he technically operates in a different city. 
It's not cops that providers are concerned with, but entrapment and some questions and approaches are definitely hinting at that. So have some discretion and decorum in communication.

@ReynST I love the way you worded that. More than a decade in to hiring masseurs, I believe the tip is perhaps more for my sake than anything else in that I'm older, prefer evening massages in my home and I live in the suburbs. From the pool of 130 masseurs advertising on RM in my area, maybe 5 that I'm interested would be willing to accommodate that service, so I understand tipping well is important.
That said, I'm often the wide-eyes client after the first massage for I typically hire the same masseurs repeatedly and upon discovery of one that I really like, it's like damn, struck gold, pay the man and make it worth his while so he'll be agreeable to the next session. 
I've also read commits on threads regarding tipping masseurs in that they're comparable to other well-paid professionals as in doctors, lawyers and CPAs where tipping is not the norm. I would dispute in that every lawyer and CPA I've worked with has always padded their billable hours and my last two primary care physicians recently began charge concierge fees between $3-5k a year which isn't cover by insurance nor accessed to my annual out of pocket. Point being, gratuity has established itself in every service profession in this country but simply referred to in sectors by another name. 

@ReynST I love the way you worded that. More than a decade in to hiring masseurs, I believe the tip is perhaps more for my sake than anything else in that I'm older, prefer evening massages in my home and I live in the suburbs. From the pool of 130 masseurs advertising on RM in my area, maybe 5 that I'm interested would be willing to accommodate that service, so I understand tipping well is important.
That said, I'm often the wide-eyes client after the first massage for I typically hire the same masseurs repeatedly and upon discovery of one that I really like, it's like damn, struck gold, pay the man and make it worth his while so he'll be agreeable to the next session. 
I've also read commits on threads regarding tipping masseurs in that they're comparable to other well-paid professionals as in doctors, lawyers and CPAs where tipping is not the norm. I would dispute in that every lawyer and CPA I've worked with has always padded their billable hours and my last two primary care physicians recently began charge concierge fees between $3-5k a year which isn't cover by insurance nor accessed to my annual out of pocket. Point being, gratuity has established itself in every service profession in this country but simply referred to in sectors by another name. 

Yep.  I tip generously because I want to make sure the provider/masseur will see me again since I’m no longer the hot young hunk I once was (or thought I was).

I have had a few sensual massages and tend to tip well. Last session was 90 minutes, he was really good! The cost was $280, I tipped $60. I'm very appreciative of a good massage with extras. I am an older guy, in good shape, and really like it when a masseur takes care of me!

I've had almost this exact situation. Young athletic guy with two toddler kids and a woman (presumably his wife, who I didn't encounter but could hear) at home. It was a nude massage in an office and the door was unlocked the entire time.
I could hear the kids moving through the hallway and later playing outside. The dynamics wouldn't impact my life at all, but I had to wonder how the kids would react if they opened the door to show their dad a rock they found and saw him getting teabagged.
... I can only guess it's a regular occurrence

Many guys like a deep thorough massage and women are less reliably good at delivering that. 
Massage generally makes you horny delivered by either gender.  They may or may not want a happy ending, but who delivers it isn't the priority of the session. Gay guys can get HEs from guys they're not at all attracted to or get aroused when massaged by women. 
It makes sense for straight guys to go to guys even for erotic massage, and it's not as telling as you might think of their sexuality.

When I come across new guys entering the market, I often hear that a friend was making easy money and talked them into it.
What’s really happening if they’re flooding supply when - it seems to me - that demand is down.
I’m repeating myself - it’s simple economics

Roman Holiday has a ton of potential if people actually showed up, it's the lowest price and no one is there so plenty of opportunity to relax but usually no one is there.  Staff is mostly nonexistent in the mens area.  great steam room/sauna, no hot tub worth mentioning.  
Spaland - mixed group - def a lot of straight guys with their wives/gf's
Gangam is all action just not very clean. Mostly black guys, sometimes a couple asians.  i never see straight guys here.
Jeju - packed with people all the time - all races, all kinds.  staff can be rude/vigilant.  
Qi Clay is specifically for gay men.
 

This past summer, I met up with Onyxforu and had a great time with an erotic massage. He's a sexy guy with an incredible body and huge dick. Very polite and very interesting to have a conversation with, too. 
He offers three packages at different price points, so as a first-timer, I went with the 'erotic massage' for $200 (and had a great time). 60 mins.
The second package was erotic massage with a shower/body scrub and BFE (you both move over to the sofa or bed - whatever is in the hotel room) . No intercourse, and no open mouth kissing. $325 / 90 mins.
The third package was the same as the second (above) plus a 'mutual orgasm' - he will let you jack him off until he ejaculates for $550 / 2 hours 15 mins. I believe he only books this once or twice a day - even he needs a 'rest' (I think he told me he's in his late 30s but doesn't look it). 
There are plenty of threads on him here, if you wish to do a search. (I will upgrade to the second package next time he's in town). 

Since there seems to be slim pickin's in my area, I tend to hire traveling masseurs (mostly from positive feedback here).  In August, I finally met OnyxForu when he returned to my area, and found a winner. From initial texting to find out more and set up an appointment, to his physical appearance (he got naked within minutes of me entering his hotel room), to his excellent skills and extras he offered (and encouraged) it was an experience I won't forget soon. 
Before his last visit, it seemed like he traveled here often (once a month or so).  Now that I'm waiting for his return, he hasn't been here in four months. I hope my next experience with him will be as good as the last (sometimes the second time doesn't live up to the first). 
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I took the plunge, gentlemen.  Much better than I anticipated.  Actually quite proficient massage skills, good pressure, good technique.  I left quite happy and plan on a return visit.  

https://rentmasseur.com/ANGYL
Curious about this provider. Sent a message via RM messaging but wondering if anyone has experience to share. DM is fine. 

I have seen him twice.  I didn't get any creeper vibes.  He is a quiet person and concentrates on the massage.  I found his massage to be of quite good quality.  He was strictly therapeutic and clothed.  I would repeat. 

https://www.masseurfinder.com/massage-therapists/33807/
 
Any information of Jay?

I wouldn't expect anything less in a written reply from a massuer I hadn't met in person.  Most of my best hires have given replies similar to this one.

I had a great experience with Chris. He was gentleman! 
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https://rentmasseur.com/ANGYL
Curious about this provider. Sent a message via RM messaging but wondering if anyone has experience to share. DM is fine. 

looks bland to me

Texted him last week to ask about an appointment and have not received a response.  Will try again and report.

https://www.masseurfinder.com/massage-therapists/33807/
 
Any information of Jay?