I used to be an escort, and a former client wants to be friends. What should I do? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Do you feel ready to merge your past and your present? By considering a friendship with this man, you can see if this will work for youUntil four years ago, I was a sex worker – specifically, a high-end escort. In my experience, when clients treat you with respect and understand the boundaries, it’s possible to form a relationship not unlike that between a therapist and a client.One client I was particularly fond of was a man a few years older than me. He is on the autism spectrum, which makes him somewhat socially awkward, but he is intelligent, creative and empathetic – and passably handsome. I always felt he would make a wonderful partner for a woman who could see past his quirks. Continue reading...

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