She is?! Updating for the next guy? Why that little slut! And I thought she really, really liked me.

-Oryx

Very good point. I'd say my current ATF does enjoy her time with me. I believe she really does find me attractive. I believe when I call her up she gets excited for the date. I believe she truly enjoys the sex and her passion is legitimate. That being said, she wouldn't want anything to do with me outside of our 'business' relationship. So, do you think she likes me?

I'm a waiter. Some guests I 'like.' Some spend a ton and tip well. Some aren't big spenders but are cool to talk to. Some are chill and low-maintenance. I don't wanna have anything to do with them after they leave the restaurant, but I liked waiting on them.

So basically, yeah, define like...

Despite the fact that the relationship between a man and an escort has an economic foundation, I believe that the escort may actually develop at the very least the semblance of affection for the man. I'm sure that many escorts become adroit judges of character after having been with so many men, and can discern a good man. I'm sure that some of their johns set themselves apart from their fellows by treating the escort exceptionally well.
Therefore, even though the relationship is predicated on an economic exchange, the escort may genuinely like her john. In some instances, she discloses to him her true name, and even engages in social activities without any compensation.

It's totally possible to be a friend with a provider. It's not like they are (all) money making machines who don't want/need any friends. We just like hanging out together, but there's no pressure to do so. She does not need to 'invest' the time to ensure I book the next session. And pure $$$ vice she'd be better off not hanging out with me and not having me as a customer. If that's all I was.

It just get's hairy if you go beyond friendship (see below).

That she found a PLM to take care of her.

She still turns a trick because she likes the biz? But you pay her for near exclusivity? But she can see others?

As far as I can see all the benefit is on her side, not yours. I do not hear any talk of a relationship. Picking you up, watching your house, etc. are just additional services that you pay for.

Do pros and mongers ever take it beyond strict p4p? It happens. But I would say those instances are the exception. And these relationships usually fail, at least as documented on this site.

Do ATFs like their regulars? In some cases I am sure the provider likes the monger, or at least finds spending time with him acceptable. But if you think that she has any romantic interest in you, you are dead wrong. You are a means to an ends.

Why does she cultivate a 'relationship' with the regular? First, it is easy money - she knows what to expect, no worries. New clients always come with a certain amount of uncertainty. Regulars tend to tip, meaning more money. More money, less hassles.

culo is a culo

That sounds reasonable, and perhaps even expected. A regular, probably, does represent to her a more or less dependable source of income that she can count on; that will be the economic aspect of the situation, but even so, there is the aspect of people to people relationship. Based on that, I would think that If she happens to like the regular, as someone she could possibly have as a friend or even date outside of the business, then it must make it even easier for her to spend time with him. Therefore; "acceptable" as you mention. In contrast with that scenario, and as a hired person to perform a service, if she has to smile despite not finding the client likable because of his physical appearance, hygiene factors, behavior, etc., then I would imagine it surely becomes a dreadful job she has to do because it is the "mean to an end".

As far as romantic interest, there must be instances, which are the exception to the rule, as documented in this site as well, but it looks like a very small minority. --If that was the original intent of the question.

IF you were just buying an almost exclusive 'service contract' with her, I would say go for it.

But the part "took down her ads FOR ME" tells me that there's a whole lot more going on here. You are thinking/hoping you have a long term romantic relationship. If you asked her to take down her ads, then clearly you don't want her to work.

Nobody's providing because they enjoy it. They are all forced into it one way or another. Mostly pretty damaging stuff. Meaning, not many active providers are in a place where they are able to have a true romantic relationship with anybody.

I don't say it's impossible, but I would never get into a romantic relationship with a provider unless they had other means of supporting themselves and hence money did not play a part in exploring a life together. Cos if you pay to have her around, is she there because you pay, or because she wants to, and paying is just because she does not have other means of supporting herself? You never know, and that means that a relationship will most likely not work.