Excellent summary of a common occurrence.
I've talked to a number of SPs about 'love' in the Industry, after having the word thrown around a fair number of times now when sharing companionship. (To note: IMHO, 'love' is confusing at the best of times, let alone when the lines are blurred like in this hobby.)
One young lady said she no longer knew what 'love' was, which I found unfortunate, but understood with clashes in today's culture of polyamourous sexual relations vs. yesterday's culture of monogamous coupling (not saying either one is for better or for worse). (Then add delusional TV/Movie fantasy love and viola!) At least she was honest about it.
I don't believe sex or marriage = love.
Sex/marriage can most certainly be an act of love, as much they can be nothing about love (which I can only I assume are both better with love than without, cause sex is better (don't know about marriage - I'm a proud marriage virgin :) )).
We've discussed the differences in Loving sex, saying things like I Love your ass, or I Love your oral skills, or I Love how you look today (example, sexy and radiant) - with none of it the same as saying 'I Love You'. *hair raises*
Having an SP saying this during the throes of passion really got me thinking of what exactly this, in context of the hobby, was all about. (Who knows though - the World's one mixed-up place most days.) I did not reciprocate.
I like the quote in Wedding Crashers about: What is 'true love'?
True love is your soul’s recognition of its counterpoint in another.
...and the girl responds: "...cheesy but I like it." I concur.
So, to the reality of unacquainted love, if ones flinging of woo is not countered by the other - then simply move on, as continuing to obsess beyond that then moves one into stalker territory (remember, don't use 'pet names' either! :P - sorry, joke from another thread). While one may like to believe it's flattering to the object of ones desire to have you desire them, if they do not want said desire, it's fruitless. It's like when you offer help to someone in need of help (from your perspective), but they don't want your help, as they don't think they need it - so it's useless try to help or keep nagging the person, you know what I mean? If they want help, and they know you are willing to give it, and they take it, then great, both parties are that much better off. I believe life is too short to waste time on fruitless endeavours. Reminds me of a quote I heard from an old guy once: There are 2 things in life you never chase - Buses and woman - as you will get left behind every single time. Ever try chasing an OC Transpo bus? Like love, Good Luck!
The other reality is this is a hobby of fantasy, and a 'True GFE' can be made to feel like 'love' - as if the SP were your GF. (Would you not be in love with your GF if/when one has one?) ...but they are not your GF, SPs offer the 'experience' of them being your GF for which money is exchanged for time, albeit un-rushed. ...of which the 'experience' should end according to you agreement to only do it for whatever amount of time was paid for. In other words, after ones session, while it may be enjoyable to bask in the afterglow and adding footage to the ol' spank bank - believing one 'loves' the SP (again, just IMHO) is only opening a can or worms to ones own disappointment to the fact anything beyond business is highly unlikely.
(To compliment: I can see in other perspectives how a hobbyist falling in 'love' with an SP can be a testament to the expert skills of the SP to act like your GF enough to make one (mistakenly) do so. ...with this a double-edged sword, as I am also sure SPs like repeat customers whom hold them on a pedestal (I know I would! A nice stroke to the ego, but more importantly - more business! After all, that's what this service industry is principally all about isn't it - business (vs. love)? (Not to say one can't love their work :) don't we all want a job that you 'love' so much it doesn't seem like work at all?)). Such a fine-line to walk that it's inevitably things get blurred sometimes - another part of the 'dance' I spose.)
Regardless of how mind-blowingly amazing the SP may be and one would 'love' to find a real GF like that, whom was your true counterpoint - just 'love' your shared time together and appreciate it for what it is/was, and look elsewhere for your 'true love' where others are in the same business of finding the same (ex: plenty of fish).
To me, this hobby is an outlet for passion/recreational sex while waiting for 'true love' with someone I know wants to be with me as much as I do them (sans monetary payment). ...but man, do I ever 'love' the practice! :)
Be honest to yourself and to those around you and it will save yourself and others unnecessary heartache.
Carpe Peaciem! (...or should that be: Carpe Lustiem! :P )