I'm sure I am setting myself up for ridicule but I still have the question-
2 years ago after several ITC visits I started seeing a girl OTC. Once the OTC started I stopped going to the clubs, so dropping $500 every couple of months seemed reasonable. Basically I was spending the same money, just with 1 person and in an environment of my choosing.
Over the past 18 months we were comfortable communicating about life, friends, family, dreams. I know her real name and family background and have visited her house. We seemed to connect beyond the $$ and sex despite a 25+ year age and life perspective difference.
After a while I was comfortable advancing $$ prior, if she asked. Or would "tip" her between visits. Last month I advanced $$ a week prior to a scheduled meet. Once that evening rolled around she needed to cancel (babysitter problems) with a promise to make it up on our next visit. Over the past 18 months a couple of visits needed later rescheduling, it was never a big deal.
Well a few weeks ago, she announced she is quitting the club and retiring. She has started a relationship with another girl who wants her to quit the club and P4P. Additionally she asked me for a farewell gift. Apparently in her mind it is a common courtesy, for a long term OTC relationship.
My question is this- is a farewell gift a common courtesy with long arrangements?

