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redbull5 · 02/04/2025 09:26

I know I will be flamed, I don't know where to start with this, I went on a dates, it was ok, I didn't know he was married at first, I found out recently, he told me, I didn't suspect as he was happy to text/call all different times/no secrecy etc. I obviously stopped speaking/said wasn't interested when I found this out. Since then he has sent a few messages asking if I would consider a arrangement to meet weekly (in hotel) for sex, as he wants a long term woman/arrangement like this in exchange for money. He is Turkish,I am English. He is rich, I am poor. I don't think I will do It as it doesn't sit well but am I unreasonable to be tempted a bit by 600 a month when I am really struggling for money right now, in rent arrears, in overdraft soon as I am paid etc and before I knew he was married I did find him attractive and would of slept with him on the next date anyway I think. It feels wrong and dirty but is it really unreasonable to have thought about it and not said automatic no when you are really struggling with money, I considered to do it for around 6 months to clear my overdraft so I could start fresh as I can never catch up with that

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TwistedWonder · 02/04/2025 12:49

So you are considering being a prostitute for a married man because he’s rich? Just wow

Life isn’t like pretty woman you know. You’ve already fucked another woman’s husband, don’t degrade yourself further by allowing this scum to pay for use of your vagina

redbull5 · 02/04/2025 12:48

Hoppinggreen · 02/04/2025 12:38

I am not judging on moral grounds and if you want to do it its up to you but call it what it is, its Prostitution
If you understand that and still want to do it then ask for more money but get it upfront and be prepared to refund and/or stop the arrangement if he asks for anything you don't want to do.
I mean ideally don't do it at all but you are a grown up and entitled to make your own decision so if you think you can do it and do it safely then I don't see who would get hurt by it.

Well I guess his wife would be hurt by it...I've been cheated on before and it's not nice. I know it's not my duty to her etc it's his but it still feels wrong even though I don't know anything about her I just know she exists. But if it is not me it will just be the next woman etc. anyway I am too scared incase it is a trafficking thing like people have said, is that how that happens? I don't know. I'm not particularly attractive even, I'm not ugly but I'm not stunning size 12 so I don't really understand why I was propositioned for this as never have anything like this before and actually I would say he's a fair bit more attractive than me, and was charming/lovely, so it's made my senses on edge that it is something dodgy like that and that's how reel you in? But maybe I am being paranoid, I don't know

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applegrumbling · 02/04/2025 12:47

redbull5 · 02/04/2025 11:24

Yes I am aware of they are regular woman that is not how I meant it, I meant it as in I never advertised myself as one etc and they do...and just because offered to me...I have not done it...so therefore I am not one?

You will be if you do this.

JHound · 02/04/2025 12:46

How would you feel about yourself if you did it?

Both for the money and also having sex with a man who is married?

Also from a mental health point of view: I think sex work done out of financial desperation is going to have a very different impact on your mental heath than sex work freely selected.

I wouldn’t but I have never been that desperate for cash. At least this is a guy you fancied but receipt of cash may change that.

Crunchymum · 02/04/2025 12:42

At least negotiate a little....

(kidding!)

PlasticPassion · 02/04/2025 12:39

It is way, way too risky.
You don’t know what this man will do or is capable of. It’s dodgy af.
Don’t do it.

Hoppinggreen · 02/04/2025 12:38

I am not judging on moral grounds and if you want to do it its up to you but call it what it is, its Prostitution
If you understand that and still want to do it then ask for more money but get it upfront and be prepared to refund and/or stop the arrangement if he asks for anything you don't want to do.
I mean ideally don't do it at all but you are a grown up and entitled to make your own decision so if you think you can do it and do it safely then I don't see who would get hurt by it.

Aworldofwonder · 02/04/2025 12:35

At least charge 2k if you're considering it.

jolies1 · 02/04/2025 12:34

I wouldn’t do it, no.

If I considered sex work (which this is - although perhaps easier to get on board with than seeking clients yourself) I would ask for more money, I would book hotel rooms myself (he pays) so I know there’s no one else waiting there & I would tell someone I trusted so they knew where I was, who I was with and when I expected to leave.

LavenderFields7 · 02/04/2025 12:29

PTSD is rife within sex work. Also people start to feel disgust towards their own bodies leading to eating disorders and all sorts. I wouldn’t do it for the sake of your mental health years down the line. Not to mention risk of stds (he is likely to want unprotected sex and he will have used sex workers before 100%).

vriirfblred · 02/04/2025 12:09

Do as you see fit to do, OP.
I've pondered similar before, not that I wanted to do it but more curious.
I would however request more money and change it to as hoc.

whatapalarva · 02/04/2025 12:01

Its a tough one and anyone who has struggled with debt will understand your dilemma. For goodness sake, they made a Hollywood film about the same thing!!
Why don't you write a list of the pro's and cons and what conditions you will put in place eg. using protection and reimbursement of costs (rather than a fee) and a trial period. If you are still looking for a life partner then you will need to set a date when this arrangement will stop. Can you confide in anyone of your close friends who wont judge but will be aware of the arrangement, if you accept, so that they know when you will meet potentially?
On the flip side, if you have doubts about the moral issue here then decline and look at other ways to boost your income. I would be worried that you would get used to the extra money and take things further with other men which is a dangerous slippery slope.

BlondiePortz · 02/04/2025 11:28

redbull5 · 02/04/2025 11:23

And also I suppose he had to tell me he was married, as we met in the day time all 3 times (there has been no sex,only kisses) and obviously eventually if we continued to date I would of wanted to go out in evenings/stay over etc so he had to tell me or I would of stop seeing him/questioned it? Then he brought this stuff up, for the people asking the details I don't know I haven't had a in-depth conversation about it as not interested feels too grubby like that

It doesn't stop you being a prostitute if you are paid for it

McSpoot · 02/04/2025 11:28

redbull5 · 02/04/2025 11:24

Yes I am aware of they are regular woman that is not how I meant it, I meant it as in I never advertised myself as one etc and they do...and just because offered to me...I have not done it...so therefore I am not one?

No, you're not. But you would be one if you took up the offer - hence your comment about him not wanting a prostitute is where the "othering" occurs. He does want a prostitute - he wants you to be one.

MissDoubleU · 02/04/2025 11:27

redbull5 · 02/04/2025 11:24

Yes I am aware of they are regular woman that is not how I meant it, I meant it as in I never advertised myself as one etc and they do...and just because offered to me...I have not done it...so therefore I am not one?

But I think it’s very important for you to reflect here. The way you are talking is very “I am not one of those” but by your own repeated admission you seriously considered this proposition, making the gap between you and “them” (ironically) a ballhairs width.

redbull5 · 02/04/2025 11:24

Yes I am aware of they are regular woman that is not how I meant it, I meant it as in I never advertised myself as one etc and they do...and just because offered to me...I have not done it...so therefore I am not one?

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redbull5 · 02/04/2025 11:23

And also I suppose he had to tell me he was married, as we met in the day time all 3 times (there has been no sex,only kisses) and obviously eventually if we continued to date I would of wanted to go out in evenings/stay over etc so he had to tell me or I would of stop seeing him/questioned it? Then he brought this stuff up, for the people asking the details I don't know I haven't had a in-depth conversation about it as not interested feels too grubby like that

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FieldInWhichFucksAreGrownIsBarren · 02/04/2025 11:21

redbull5 · 02/04/2025 11:05

Well I would of yes (before I knew he was married) as I did like our dates and I thought he was attractive, maybe not weekly scheduled like that but I would of slept with him yes. Yes it is prostitution but I meant as in I am not a prostitute just a regular woman, never advertised myself as one, I just went on dates unknowningly. Yes people saying 600 is low, that is huge amount to me and yes prostitutes charge lots more but I am not one! I am not going to do it but I did want to see opinions as find interesting to discuss this...never had anything like this before 🤷

You are aware that a prostitute is a regular woman right?

Swiftie1878 · 02/04/2025 11:12

redbull5 · 02/04/2025 11:05

Well I would of yes (before I knew he was married) as I did like our dates and I thought he was attractive, maybe not weekly scheduled like that but I would of slept with him yes. Yes it is prostitution but I meant as in I am not a prostitute just a regular woman, never advertised myself as one, I just went on dates unknowningly. Yes people saying 600 is low, that is huge amount to me and yes prostitutes charge lots more but I am not one! I am not going to do it but I did want to see opinions as find interesting to discuss this...never had anything like this before 🤷

He has made this proposal to you.
He thinks you would make a good prostitute. That’s why you don’t consider it, regardless of his marital status.

MissDoubleU · 02/04/2025 11:09

redbull5 · 02/04/2025 11:05

Well I would of yes (before I knew he was married) as I did like our dates and I thought he was attractive, maybe not weekly scheduled like that but I would of slept with him yes. Yes it is prostitution but I meant as in I am not a prostitute just a regular woman, never advertised myself as one, I just went on dates unknowningly. Yes people saying 600 is low, that is huge amount to me and yes prostitutes charge lots more but I am not one! I am not going to do it but I did want to see opinions as find interesting to discuss this...never had anything like this before 🤷

You shouldn’t be “other”ing other women though. If you accepted the money and arrangement you would be a prostitute.

And, scary as it may seem, all prostitutes are also just “normal women”

whatwouldyoudoifisangoutofkey · 02/04/2025 11:09

I'd be worried that something else might be coming down the line.
I don't know what TBH, request to move drugs ?

hydriotaphia · 02/04/2025 11:06

IMHO you're not unreasonable to consider it IF you think you can count on his discretion and IF you think it wouldn't leave you traumatised and IF you feel can do it safely (ie your personal safety, though you should also obv use condoms). Lots of people will be dead against this as many on mumsnet are against sex work on principle. I think if he is someone you feel is safe to be with then it would be ok to consider this.

redbull5 · 02/04/2025 11:05

Well I would of yes (before I knew he was married) as I did like our dates and I thought he was attractive, maybe not weekly scheduled like that but I would of slept with him yes. Yes it is prostitution but I meant as in I am not a prostitute just a regular woman, never advertised myself as one, I just went on dates unknowningly. Yes people saying 600 is low, that is huge amount to me and yes prostitutes charge lots more but I am not one! I am not going to do it but I did want to see opinions as find interesting to discuss this...never had anything like this before 🤷

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Swiftie1878 · 02/04/2025 11:02

redbull5 · 02/04/2025 09:56

And I think he doesn't want prostitute as he wants it to be same woman? Long term arrangement, and to be able to text etc in between,not sure if prostitutes do that?! And it is not for overnight it is couple of hours daytime. Anyway I am not going to,just wanted to see opinions as never had anything like this before.

Of course you have. It’s prostitution, pure and simple.
If that is your current career goal, go for it!

Think long and hard though - you have to live with yourself, and if your kids find out about it, they have to live with it too.

McSpoot · 02/04/2025 10:58

I don't understand your comment that he doesn't want a prostitute - he's paying you to have sex, how is that not being a prostitute?

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