It's a matter of degree, I guess.
[QUOTE=NasteeBoi;1944473]Yeah, I understand it makes good business sense and I can see the "how ya doing" and "hope you're well" notes, but e-mailing me the day you are back from a holiday vacation? And attaching a picture of you and a family member? To me that seems to be unique, or is that not so different?[/QUOTE]How long has the more intimate conversation been going on? Has she become a "pen pal"?
Like several of you, I get "touching base" msgs from providers with some frequency. It's a personal touch in what is, at least on some level, a distinctly personal hobby. So, yeah, sure, it's just good business. But with a couple of longtime playmates, it does go beyond that: pictures with & information about their family, real names & long, chatty, even thoughtful conversations.
One, though, stands apart. Early on, I became her favorite "pen pal." Things evolved, I helped her out of some jams & fully expected to get punished for the good deeds. But, no, she actually appreciated it & repaid my generosity with interest. Eventually she declined donations & retired from the hobby. Now we are friends with benefits. I doubt it's a unique situation but I do think it's unusual. And I'll always keep my eyes open, if you know what I mean.
Not trying to bust your bubble but I got a call and picutres on Monday
[QUOTE=NasteeBoi;1944473]Yeah, I understand it makes good business sense and I can see the "how ya doing" and "hope you're well" notes, but e-mailing me the day you are back from a holiday vacation? And attaching a picture of you and a family member? To me that seems to be unique, or is that not so different?[/QUOTE]Not trying to bust your bubble enjoy your hobby anyway you want but I got a call and picutres on Monday from two different ladies looking to let me know how their thanksgiving was and I am friends with several on faczbook who I talk to all the time seeing all of their family pics. I have been doing this for 15 years and I never trust that there is anything more than the hobby, If you try to make it more you will only be let down in my opinion and experience. How could you ever trust them and how could they trust you in a relationship. I think it is best to have their dishonest relationship with someone else. It always comes down to greens.
You have it wrong actually
[QUOTE=OmegaZ;1945183]Not trying to bust your bubble enjoy your hobby anyway you want but I got a call and picutres on Monday from two different ladies looking to let me know how their thanksgiving was and I am friends with several on faczbook who I talk to all the time seeing all of their family pics. I have been doing this for 15 years and I never trust that there is anything more than the hobby, If you try to make it more you will only be let down in my opinion and experience. How could you ever trust them and how could they trust you in a relationship. I think it is best to have their dishonest relationship with someone else. It always comes down to greens.[/QUOTE]LOL I do not want a relationship and do not hope for anything more. To me it just seems strange that someone would give personal information to someone they provide services to. I don't know how any man could want a relationship or develop any feelings at all for a woman that does this. That wasn't the point of my asking. She just seems to send notes with personal info and uses a little more than personal touches. I just wanted to know if it was common is all. To me, it seems strange.