Why do people trust politicians with secrets—but shame women who get paid to keep them?

[sexyyasmin]

It hit me the other day how strange society is about secrecy. Politicians, lawyers, priests—we hand them our most intimate details, and no one blinks. But when a woman gets paid to offer not just discretion but presence, we call her immoral.

Isn’t it more honest to name the exchange? To say: “Yes, you’re safe here. What happens between us stays here. No judgment. No leaks. Just silence and memory.”

I’ve had men share things with me I’m sure they’ve never told their wives, their therapists, or themselves. I don’t take it lightly. But it makes me wonder: Why do people feel safer telling their truth in rooms that cost them nothing emotionally—but so afraid of women who might charge for the same kind of sanctuary?

Curious if anyone here has felt this paradox too. Or if you’ve ever had a conversation with someone you weren’t “supposed” to open up to, but did.

 

[Mr Deeds]

Who in there right mind would trust a politician and who exactly is shaming women

 

[oil&gas]

I wish the OP would pen a tell-all memoir to expose all
the juicy intimate details our leaders shared with her.

 

[Cardioguy]

I do not doubt that some men share what could be relatively benign "intimate details" with their hired companions.
Anything more than that would be sheer recklessness. No matter the perceived bond that exists. Even with a very aggressive NDA (which most providers are happy to sign), there are many potential unpleasant outcomes of sharing what might be considered deep, dark secrets.

Beyond that, I do not see the contradiction.
Layers are bound by solicitor-client privilege (in most cases).
Sharing with priests - no -
Sharing with politicians or the like - Hell no!