Originally Posted by
BennyB
Hi @clausedd I've been sugar dating for some time. I am married and my wife is no longer interested in sex (new mum). I could go onto Tinder, or pick up girls in a bar, but I prefer this kind of dating as it allows me to keep things at arms length and have the illusion of a hot affair, with clear boundaries in place. I think of it as a step beyond a WL / ML that you see privately. I've tried that in the past and actively avoid it. Invariably you end up becoming someone's ATM and it ends in tears.
At the same time, I am not looking for just one woman to have an arrangement with. I love women and I enjoy variety. You could go down the approach of being with someone exclusively, but then you have to ask yourself what the purpose of the arrangement really is. Are you looking for a GF? If so, it is possible for an arrangement to turn into a relationship, but it is not common.
This leads me to your question on PPM vs. allowance. I've had girls on allowances ($1,000 per month) where, after 5-6 meets I'm convinced I want to see her 3-4 times a month and have a more sensible financial deal. Otherwise I prefer to start with PPM as it de-risks the arrangement on both sides.
As with timing - there are ways to build flexibility into your life and work, if you are prepared to think strategically. I'm married, with kids and work 50 hour weeks as a consultant. I usually punt twice a week in that timeframe (1 SB meet and 1 RNT)