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		<title>GFE should never be an upsell</title>
		<link>http://thejoe.com/2009/06/27/gfe-should-never-be-an-upsell/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:58:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Another thing I noticed recently on some of the provider boards I am on, is that for some providers, GFE is offered as an additional service. Meaning, that they have multiple offerings and their base offering is a non-GFE one and then their &#8220;menu&#8221; has additional &#8220;items&#8221; that will either constitute the technical aspects of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Another thing I noticed recently on some of the provider boards I am on, is that for some providers, GFE is offered as an additional service. Meaning, that they have multiple offerings and their base offering is a non-GFE one and then their &#8220;menu&#8221; has additional &#8220;items&#8221; that will either constitute the technical aspects of GFE leading up to what they claim will be a Full GFE.   This is not GFE in my opinion.</p>
<p>One of the key words in the acronym GFE (Girl Friend Experience) is EXPERIENCE.  Providing a GFE service, should constitute the full EXPERIENCE, it should be a part of what you do regardless of the client.  Again, depending on the client, chemistry/compatibility levels are different, but this should not change your offering.</p>
<p>Yes, I understand that the client/provider relationship is a business one.  However, I feel that the less evident the &#8220;business&#8221; is, the better.</p>
<p>The bottom line in this posting is that one should ask.  Are you providing/seeking just sex? or are you providing/seeking an overall experience?  The latter is what the main part of GFE is all about.</p>
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		<title>Proper provider experience Part 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 15:26:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a previous post &#8220;What a proper experience with a provider should be&#8220;, I put up some high points on what a &#8220;Girl Friend Experience&#8221; should be.  In that post, my focus was on the technique.  Since that post, I have had several conversations with my wife, and other providers, and have realized that I [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In a previous post &#8220;<a href="http://thejoe.com/2009/03/30/what-a-proper-experience-with-a-provider-should-be/" target="_blank">What a proper experience with a provider should be</a>&#8220;, I put up some high points on what a &#8220;Girl Friend Experience&#8221; should be.  In that post, my focus was on the technique.  Since that post, I have had several conversations with my wife, and other providers, and have realized that I missed a key element, the &#8220;experience&#8221; itself.</p>
<p>The one key element I have missed is the &#8220;girl friend&#8221; or companion part.  What separates Kristen from other providers, aside from hitting the &#8220;functional&#8221; points brought up in my previous post, is that she is able to make me FEEL like she is my girlfriend or companion the ENTIRE time I am with her.  This is the main reason why I felt compelled to write about my experience with her.</p>
<p>This is THE rare quality that I believe certain providers posses and most cannot achieve.</p>
<p>What gave me this light bulb is simple.  Angel said to me this morning&#8230;  &#8220;[When with a client] the SEX is easy.&#8221;</p>
<p>To clarify, it&#8217;s easy to fulfill the points in the list I made in my other post.  I think anyone could do that.  But what makes the session is the time spent not having sex.  How that time is filled up, if it&#8217;s awkward or uncomfortable, then it&#8217;s not good.  Both Kristen and Angel&#8217;s talents are the ability to make you FEEL like they genuinely care about you and being there with you.   This my friends, is what GFE truly is.</p>
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		<title>What a proper experience with a provider should be</title>
		<link>http://thejoe.com/2009/03/30/what-a-proper-experience-with-a-provider-should-be/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheJoe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My wife has been a &#8220;provider&#8221; for just over 10 years now.  I have been a &#8220;hobbyist&#8221; for about 20 years.  My wife was not a provider when we met, this was something she got into after we were married.  It was something she wanted to try on her own accord and I supported her. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My wife has been a &#8220;provider&#8221; for just over 10 years now.  I have been a &#8220;hobbyist&#8221; for about 20 years.  My wife was not a provider when we met, this was something she got into after we were married.  It was something she wanted to try on her own accord and I supported her. Really, I am not a jealous person.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;“Love” is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own… Jealousy is a disease, love is a healthy condition. The immature mind often mistakes one for the other, or assumes that the greater the love, the greater the jealousy.&#8221; — Robert A. Heinlein</p></blockquote>
<p>I preface this post with that paragraph because I have not &#8220;sessioned&#8221; with my wife.  But, I know the caliber of service she provides.  As a hobbyist, I have learned to use her as the bar in which I would rate other providers.  I believe she exemplifies what a true GFE &#8220;Girl Friend Experience&#8221; should be.   She has many reviews that state such.</p>
<p>What I classify as a good experience, or a proper &#8220;Girl Friend Experience&#8221; is:</p>
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<li>There should never be any discussion of money or time once the session begins</li>
<li>It should feel comfortable and not rushed</li>
<li>Kissing should be allowed (at least to LFK &#8211; beyond should be determined by passion/chemistry)</li>
<li>Blow Jobs should be done uncovered (I have never had a girl friend that blew me with a condom)</li>
<li>You should be allowed to go down on the provider (DATY)</li>
<li>If there are awkward moments, the provider should handle it gracefully and with tact. (equipment failure, condom use, etc)</li>
<li>During the session, you should not be interrupted with cell phone use/answering by either party.</li>
<li>The session should last the full duration of the time requested/compensated</li>
<li>At the end, the provider should offer a warm cloth to clean &#8220;the mess&#8221; or offer to shower together.</li>
<li>It should end with some pleasant conversation and a warm hug/kiss.</li>
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<p>These classifications and expectations come from personal experience and discussions with my wife on her techniques.  From what I know, she meets all of the above and then some.</p>
<p>Every once in a while, I still dabble in the hobby.  I&#8217;ll make an appointment and session with a provider.  I&#8217;ve had some good experiences and most are so so.   I do my due diligence and read reviews, after all, I do look for value for my money.  I try to see how well the reviews stack up to my list of requirements.</p>
<p>Usually, my experiences with a provider fall short.  Some miss several points, but most miss one or two.</p>
<p>However, I met a provider tonight that for me, met all of the above.  I have to admit, I was a bit leary with the &#8220;gamer&#8221; girl attitude and the youth.  Normally, providers 30+ are the ones that will meet the above criteria.  She&#8217;s  23, with great rates, and attitude.  I honestly had a really good time with her.</p>
<p>She&#8217;s very careful about her screening process. (as is my wife)  If you are interested in knowing more about her, please visit her site at (<em>site removed since she no longer offers services</em>)</p>
<p>I look forward to introducing her to my wife <img src='http://thejoe.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Oh, for those of you interested in my wife&#8217;s site: <a title="AngelGirl" href="http://www.AngelGirl.com/">http://www.angelgirl.com/</a></p>
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