I recently had what was (for me) an unusual experience and I was wondering whether my reaction was normal or unreasonable. I thought I would inquire of experienced fellow merbites for their opinion. I am active in the hobby and have a number of regular relationships all of which, except one, is gfe. My gfe relationships are all excellent and mutually rewarding. Normally I would not even consider for a moment any lesser level of service. I have however made one exception for a lady I just happen to like very much. I have seen her regularly for about a year and a half now and we certainly enjoy our times together. I believe that she likes me on a personal level. However she seemed somewhat uncomfortable when I tried to push the envelope and when I followed up politely verbally she seemed to say that gfe was not on the menu.
Certainly the considerable majority of her clients get her basic non-gfe service (which is pretty good for what it is). But it has recently come to my attention that she is in fact ymmv and that she can and does make exceptions for what I would guess are maybe her best clients or maybe clients she has special chemistry with.
My reaction was disappointment/disillusionment. I could not help interpreting this as personally insulting. I guess I have difficulty accepting being a second class citizen. Note most people would consider me not unattractive. I am also fit, polite and generous so that there is no obvious external reason why the service I receive should be limited. Clearly she is free to make her own decisions and I respect them of course but so am I free to decide. I do not think I will see her again. If gfe was off her menu for everyone I would be happy to continue but I am unable to live with the double standard.
My question is whether my reaction is normal, understandable and reasonable or whether it shows a lack of consideration and understanding on my part given that our exchanges are friendly and genuinely affectionate. Perhaps my coming as I do from a macho culture is influencing my thinking and behavior here. If any ladies were inclined to weigh in that would be appreciated since their perspective would be valuable and may differ from that of men.
Certainly the considerable majority of her clients get her basic non-gfe service (which is pretty good for what it is). But it has recently come to my attention that she is in fact ymmv and that she can and does make exceptions for what I would guess are maybe her best clients or maybe clients she has special chemistry with.
My reaction was disappointment/disillusionment. I could not help interpreting this as personally insulting. I guess I have difficulty accepting being a second class citizen. Note most people would consider me not unattractive. I am also fit, polite and generous so that there is no obvious external reason why the service I receive should be limited. Clearly she is free to make her own decisions and I respect them of course but so am I free to decide. I do not think I will see her again. If gfe was off her menu for everyone I would be happy to continue but I am unable to live with the double standard.
My question is whether my reaction is normal, understandable and reasonable or whether it shows a lack of consideration and understanding on my part given that our exchanges are friendly and genuinely affectionate. Perhaps my coming as I do from a macho culture is influencing my thinking and behavior here. If any ladies were inclined to weigh in that would be appreciated since their perspective would be valuable and may differ from that of men.