Christine, at the beginning of the semester times were tough financially and I began escorting. I did it about a half-dozen times and stopped, not because of shame or guilt but because I found my dream job near campus. I don’t think I’d ever do it again, but it’s possible if I ever need to.
I’m now starting to get serious with a guy, and I’m debating whether I should tell him about my former source of income. He’s been honest with me, and I feel like I should be completely honest with him. On the other hand, he is a good, moral guy and I’m afraid he will leave me if I tell him. I don’t think he would ever find out if I didn’t tell him, since I’ve kept that part of my life pretty well hidden. STDs aren’t an issue.
—Working Girl
Working Girl: Escorting may have worked out for you, no harm, no fuss, but it’s always going to bite you in the ass. The money can be good, but it won’t cover up for the effect escorting will have on your future. You’re always going to have this dilemma: Should I tell him? Will he leave me because of it? It’s not going to be easy adjusting to this new hurdle in your personal life.
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