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To admit this.

I wouldn't, ordinarily. But I like this online community, so here goes.

So far in 2026, I have worked out that my total spend on Escorts, is just over $3000. That may be more than other, more experienced Punters., it may be less than others. The point is, I think I'm almost done. I've realized that although most punts have been anywhere on the scale from ' Good ' to ' Great ', another far more concerning realization has surfaced: I haven't been interacting with ' Civilian ' women with quite the same confidence as before this started. Also, I am 40, not in great physical shape at the moment, and though the total spend I mentioned before is not scary, I also have about the same amount in credit card debt. For someone self-employed & only working about 30 hrs p w, it does weigh on my mind, sometimes.

I am starting to feel some existential numbness, every time I look at Escortify.co.nz or nzgirls.co.nz. Is it just a cavernous void that can never be ' wholsomely filled? Some of my friends have families, homes etc and it feels as though me still using these ' services ' is a case of arrested development. I have gone ahead with a couple of average-looking women, on punts, but is the whole thing worth it? Mixed in the tapestry are a handful of b&s stories, including one woman trying to stop me from leaving. Have any of the ' old heads ' on here been through this? I'm keen to read the divergent paths, as I'm sure there'll be incorrigible ' Punters ' who maybe with wisdom see the ' scene ' as a bit like Las Vegas, right through to contented Bachelors for whom punting is not necessarily the ' cake ' of life, but possibly the icing.

All I know is I have to ' dial back ' on this. With Summer approaching, my body is still strong enough to play sport, but optimal condition must be the focus. Need to get back into running, reading and THEN rooting. The gamut encompasses: diet, exercise, self-discipline & overall self-respect. Not to mention a restoration of the natural sense of self-confidence with women that I'm sure we ALL seek, and which I know will return with genuine effort, on my part.

For those that persisted with punting, when they were once in my shoes, what made your compass 🧭 change one way or the other? An unexpected punt? Life goals? Rock bottom?

Have a good weekend, guys!
 
Like all forms of pleasure it can easily become addictive, depending on your personality. I never spent that much that quickly but the $ amount is irrelevant if it's more than you can comfortably afford and at the expense of servicing your debt.
I came to punting, like so many others, due to menopause and a lack of feeling desired anymore. It seems like sex for her is like emptying the dishwasher is for me - a necessary chore to be completed to maintain domestic bliss. And that's not fulfilling.
But I digress - this thread is about you, and your plan to focus on running and reading, before rooting, will improve your self-esteem in ways that punting never will.
Chasing the thrill of better punts can be a slippery slope - the pleasure will always be fleeting and if you find your Perfect Woman you won't be able to keep her and may spend the rest of your life yearning for her and making unfavorable comparisons between her and your future partners.
 
I feel you bro. Punting is a hobby. Most long time punters have everything else as well in moderation. I have a family, professional life and regular friends. Punting for me is that occasional need to be primal. The expectations are minimum, like exploring a cafe for next coffee. Existential crisis is when we want something out of it. Also simps for centuries have associated sex with love and monogamy etc ( I suspect it was women who spread this lol ). Sex is like food and coffee. I never heard anyone feeling existential crisis because coffee at coffee club isn’t fulfilling anymore. We don’t weigh it heavier than it is.


I for instance have lived a life which needs to have milestones every year. It can be as small as losing some weight in few months or University degree that year or as big as marriage, new job or a kid.

Humans are deadline creatures. If we don’t lock us in for milestones and time limits, decades can evade us and that’s when, in my opinion, emptiness creeps in.

Punting then is like any adventure sport :)
 
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Interesting take... I'm around your age, a bit younger. Ever since I started punting around Feb, I've became more confident, more focus at work, best shape I've been in my life.
I was on the other side that you might consider "wholesome". Family life, home, friends, career, etc. but I felt empty AF. Everyday is like groundhog day.
Punting definitely makes me feel more alive, it filled a void inside me that I never knew was there. Now, it became the favorite thing I look forward to do. Sucks that I can only punt for a few weeks every 3 months 😄
 
You gotta do what is right for you . Curious how many bookings and total time you squeezed into the $ 3 K
Sure. Actually just over my initial estimation: $3350 over 13 bookings since my Birthday in late March. Around 8 hours - which accounts for things like: two women who were so bad, either in their attitude or service ( lying about kissing incl. but then pulling away when I tried ) * Eversham Rd close to Bayfair, Mt Maunganui by the way, or deliberately f**king me at the speed of light so they could finish the booking ( A woman called Luna, I think. Singaporean ( so she says ) who works out of a Fenton St, Rotorua Motel, sometimes. Might also be ' Mia ' or ' Maya '. So long ago.

Also, positive aspects like: the woman liked my company and massaged me afterwards, or were happy to chat not seeming to care about the clock. OneaLatina I won't name, I actually ended up giving her a shoulder massage in a bout of altruism. She was 1 of the best. Sizzling body, interesting personality & life experiences. As I recount these experiences, ' Slip Slidin' Away ' by Paul Simon is playing in the background. That applies to the $$$ but... I don't regret all these experiences, probably only a handful. A few such times, the woman wasn't the ' knockout ' I thought based on her profile, but I felt compelled to go through with it because she seemed a good person. I wouldn't recommend this, for newbies. It's your $, remember. Reserve the right to walk, gentlemen. I've found Latinas to be the most exciting & hottest, naturally a bit pricier, too.

Appreciate the good advice, guys. There's been a few good surprises over these 7 months, too. Did you ever play Mortal Kombat, growing up? I'll call these women ' Toasties ' or ' Noob Saibot ' SW's. They NEVER pop up, but when they DO... you've gotta go for it. I'll leave those 💎 💎 💎 gems for YOU to discover through the various forums.

The goal at THIS point is to go cold turkey until at LEAST the 1 year anniversary of when I saw a SW for the first time in my life, earlier this year.

Keep well, guys.
 
Interesting take... I'm around your age, a bit younger. Ever since I started punting around Feb, I've became more confident, more focus at work, best shape I've been in my life.
I was on the other side that you might consider "wholesome". Family life, home, friends, career, etc. but I felt empty AF. Everyday is like groundhog day.
Punting definitely makes me feel more alive, it filled a void inside me that I never knew was there. Now, it became the favorite thing I look forward to do. Sucks that I can only punt for a few weeks every 3 months 😄
They are doing a comp, you know, on this website? With some $250 vouchers to give away, in celebration of 1 year of Punterhub.co.nz l. Just review a WG to be in touch win. There's some reviews I haven't yet written, too. I like your idea of saving up. ' Rainy Day Punting Fund '.
 
To admit this.

I wouldn't, ordinarily. But I like this online community, so here goes.

So far in 2026, I have worked out that my total spend on Escorts, is just over $3000. That may be more than other, more experienced Punters., it may be less than others. The point is, I think I'm almost done. I've realized that although most punts have been anywhere on the scale from ' Good ' to ' Great ', another far more concerning realization has surfaced: I haven't been interacting with ' Civilian ' women with quite the same confidence as before this started. Also, I am 40, not in great physical shape at the moment, and though the total spend I mentioned before is not scary, I also have about the same amount in credit card debt. For someone self-employed & only working about 30 hrs p w, it does weigh on my mind, sometimes.

I am starting to feel some existential numbness, every time I look at Escortify.co.nz or nzgirls.co.nz. Is it just a cavernous void that can never be ' wholsomely filled? Some of my friends have families, homes etc and it feels as though me still using these ' services ' is a case of arrested development. I have gone ahead with a couple of average-looking women, on punts, but is the whole thing worth it? Mixed in the tapestry are a handful of b&s stories, including one woman trying to stop me from leaving. Have any of the ' old heads ' on here been through this? I'm keen to read the divergent paths, as I'm sure there'll be incorrigible ' Punters ' who maybe with wisdom see the ' scene ' as a bit like Las Vegas, right through to contented Bachelors for whom punting is not necessarily the ' cake ' of life, but possibly the icing.

All I know is I have to ' dial back ' on this. With Summer approaching, my body is still strong enough to play sport, but optimal condition must be the focus. Need to get back into running, reading and THEN rooting. The gamut encompasses: diet, exercise, self-discipline & overall self-respect. Not to mention a restoration of the natural sense of self-confidence with women that I'm sure we ALL seek, and which I know will return with genuine effort, on my part.

For those that persisted with punting, when they were once in my shoes, what made your compass 🧭 change one way or the other? An unexpected punt? Life goals? Rock bottom?

Have a good weekend, guys!
I am 36 and in the same position as you, I feel like I am almost done as well as do like sex but nowadays it just feels emptiness, like I would rather spend that money on a companion than some girl which will leave this industry sometime in future.
How are you planning to accomplish genuine self confidence as I am good at talking with girls but it’s always casual, I am out of shape but I am working towards my dream physiques.
How you get it brother.
 
To admit this.

I wouldn't, ordinarily. But I like this online community, so here goes.

So far in 2026, I have worked out that my total spend on Escorts, is just over $3000. That may be more than other, more experienced Punters., it may be less than others. The point is, I think I'm almost done. I've realized that although most punts have been anywhere on the scale from ' Good ' to ' Great ', another far more concerning realization has surfaced: I haven't been interacting with ' Civilian ' women with quite the same confidence as before this started. Also, I am 40, not in great physical shape at the moment, and though the total spend I mentioned before is not scary, I also have about the same amount in credit card debt. For someone self-employed & only working about 30 hrs p w, it does weigh on my mind, sometimes.

I am starting to feel some existential numbness, every time I look at Escortify.co.nz or nzgirls.co.nz. Is it just a cavernous void that can never be ' wholsomely filled? Some of my friends have families, homes etc and it feels as though me still using these ' services ' is a case of arrested development. I have gone ahead with a couple of average-looking women, on punts, but is the whole thing worth it? Mixed in the tapestry are a handful of b&s stories, including one woman trying to stop me from leaving. Have any of the ' old heads ' on here been through this? I'm keen to read the divergent paths, as I'm sure there'll be incorrigible ' Punters ' who maybe with wisdom see the ' scene ' as a bit like Las Vegas, right through to contented Bachelors for whom punting is not necessarily the ' cake ' of life, but possibly the icing.

All I know is I have to ' dial back ' on this. With Summer approaching, my body is still strong enough to play sport, but optimal condition must be the focus. Need to get back into running, reading and THEN rooting. The gamut encompasses: diet, exercise, self-discipline & overall self-respect. Not to mention a restoration of the natural sense of self-confidence with women that I'm sure we ALL seek, and which I know will return with genuine effort, on my part.

For those that persisted with punting, when they were once in my shoes, what made your compass 🧭 change one way or the other? An unexpected punt? Life goals? Rock bottom?

Have a good weekend, guys!
Sounds like you are getting a bit jaded. It happens. I've been in your position multiple times. I look back at all my punts and it feels like 2/3 of them were average or bad. And the worst thing is a lot of them weren't particularly attractive or even good service wise. I could have pulled something better for free. But I guess I'm just a degenerate sex fiend, a slave to my biological sexual impulses, with a fire that always needs stoking. 🔥

But when I do get jaded, usually what helps me get my mojo back is to take a break from punting for awhile. Maybe even try dating some "civilian" women.

As for the money thing, I always remind myself that civilian women cost money anyway. It generally costs money to wine and dine them, at least for most of us guys. Plus I'd probably blow my money on something else anyway. 🤷‍♂️
 
As for the money thing, I always remind myself that civilian women cost money anyway. It generally costs money to wine and dine them, at least for most of us guys. Plus I'd probably blow my money on something else anyway. 🤷‍♂️
Lifestyle inflation vs. market inflation 🤣
Dating & having a family are usually adjusted based on your current income & financial situation.
Punting is $300-400 a punt, unless you're a dumbass like me 🤪
But I do agree, dating generally costs more than punting.
 
Lifestyle inflation vs. market inflation 🤣
Dating & having a family are usually adjusted based on your current income & financial situation.
Punting is $300-400 a punt, unless you're a dumbass like me 🤪
But I do agree, dating generally costs more than punting.
Punting it is then🤣
 
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