So that took awhile to read thru the whole 7 pages. Very interesting perspectives from both the "clients" and "service providers".
I can say this has happened on 2 occasions to me. The one time is totally my fault, I screwed up by texting a regular and then cancelling only to retext her thinking it was someone else to set up an appointment. The little head took over and lost focus who I was texting. The 2nd time, I was seeing someone on a regular basis, tried to set up a date but she said it was that time of the month. I said I'd wait but she insisted that I see a friend of hers. So I did on her recommendation. The regular then text me a day later to ask how it was and I was truthful to say it was okay but not my cup of tea. Preferred her. She said if it was that easy for me to see someone else then we shouldn't see each other ???? Totally confused and didn't want anymore drama. Needless to say I don't see either of them.
My interpretation of this is simple. It's like any business. You have a customer, you wish to keep that customer. You provide them with good service, are friendly and accommodating they (customer) continue to see you. Each SP is in the business of keeping their customers as this is a source of recurring revenue. When they/you become familiar with each other, business is much easier. But when competition steps in and the customer decides to see what they offer, you lose the loyalty and the business.
If that makes any sense.
Anyway, great thread !