EXCLUSIVE COMPANIONSHIP…

Yes, I’ve made the mistake of providing exclusive companionship without truly knowing the potential suitor in a meaningful way. I had one particular encounter with a suitor where we both attempted to establish an exclusive relationship. It quickly became evident that prioritizing someone else's schedule while trying to balance my own professional commitments was quite challenging, to say the least. In my opinion, we simply didn’t get along as I had initially hoped, and I realize now that I tried to force a connection that wasn’t truly there for much too long. Eventually, things came to a head, and we found ourselves not speaking.

I once had one suitor who made the assumption that because he showered me with expensive gifts and made grandiose false promises, he didn’t have to fairly compensate me for my time. At that time, I was younger and quite passive. It took me some time to voice my concerns, as I found myself avoiding confrontation. Allowing someone to take advantage of me or my time, and in essence giving away complete power over my availability, is something that is difficult for me to wrap my mind around even now, which often makes me feel a little bemused at my earlier choices.

It’s crucial to take your time get to know someone thoroughly, and to have an open conversation about exclusive arrangements only if both parties genuinely share a mutual interest. I will never again make the mistake of offering exclusive companionship to a man I have never met face-to-face or with whom I haven't established a genuine connection. I don't believe exclusive companionship can effectively be offered to potential suitors when their isn’t chemistry already. It was careless of me to offer such services when some people prey on such arrangements and others devalue your worth in a significant way. I’ve experienced both extremes, with men who simply didn’t respect my privacy and my time, which was disheartening.