Provider perspective here: Yes, it can happen and I have done so. I met and married a 'client' when I lived in Houston. We had a child together (a beautiful gift that I wouldn't trade for anything in the world) and lived a very normal life. We are now divorced but it had nothing to do w/ my being a provider (yes, I retired while we were married and only started back in the 'hobby' for very different reasons)
Points to consider:
a) I was a 'normal' person before becoming a 'provider' - job, mom, family, college degree and so on.
b) I am capable of being drawn, attracted to and falling in love with a man - amazing, huh?
c) We divorced because of HIS issues -controlling/bullying/violence
d) Unlike many other victims of abusive spouses (no, didnt know before hand) I had enough self-esteem to not believe I was 'worthless, stupid and deserving of the abuse'.
e) I have had two other relationships w/ other clients. One for almost five years. Both were almost 'instant' attraction that had me intrigued enough to see where it would go...curiosity will be my downfall
f) I meet men (hobbyists - two come to mind) that have that 'something' and I know I have that thought in my head, "Hmmm...if things were different, I would consider going there..."
g) Why don't I consider it?
1)They are both married
2)They are both in the hobby
3) I don't want to be in a relationship
4) If they were single and felt the same - I would be willing to get to know the person, outside of the hobby but not rush anything.
h)Did I mention how much I love my freedom, lack of drama, ability to come and and go as I please, and working on my 'VERY normal, real life dreams and goals that have nothing to do w/ 'the hobby'?
So...yes, it happens. If a woman is a provider - it is easy to put her in a category of being very one-dimensional = sex worker. Age old gender discrimination: a man and woman both sleep w/ same amount of people and he is 'just a normal guy' and she 'is a slut/whore/easy'. *rolling eyes*
I could say so much more about this - but mercifully (for you all, lol) 'real life' calls me to get out and enjoy this beautiful day.
Be good to yourselves and kind to others...
Aphrodite