kate x This is some sort of "LTR" for convenience" to him and to you. Some people stay in unhappy LTR/unhappy marriage for convenience. Both of you knew this wasn't right but stayed because you are not sure what you will get if you lose this one.
Were you introduced to his parents (if they are still alive?). If not, essentially, you are still his free whore (young, pretty but a little "easy to manipulate" and "she does what he suggests her to do"). This man you say, who's a lot older. Presumably, divorced or always single who already has his life and had LTRs in the past, never want another. Essentially, no strings. A Relationship with benefits. Escort "friend" who comes along to his holidays and dining out to keep him company and happy to provide sex as an adoring GF. An Ideal situation for any Men who would want a casual relationship. In a way, you are still his escort but if you are not getting paid, Personally, MOVE ON. He saw another escort. It's a clear signal that you are just "a girl / escort" who's willing to make all the compromises whilst he can do as he pleases. Cut the loss and move on. You deserve better than that.
Yes I know his parents and rest of the family. His father has now passed away, I went to his funeral and I'm involved in a lot of the family stuff.
I believe our relationship is more than just like a escort/client one. He's been a guarantor for me when I've rented places and helped financially when I've needed it, been there through the good and bad, including when my mum passed away 3 years ago, looked after me when I had an operation and overall he does care for me and me him, just not in the "love the pants off you want to be together forever" kind of way!
He's never been married but was in one LTR that went sour, that's put him off for good but we do both get something out of this. Remember this suits me as well - at the moment.
I'm under no illusion as to what this is but for the time being it's more valuable to me to keep him on for company (including having sex with someone I actually want to do it with!) and to continue working as when I get with someone else for a "proper" relationship (living together, having kids etc...) for me personally it wouldn't feel right for me to continue doing this line of work.
Btw I'm at no-ones beck and call and even though this situation ultimately suits him he also fits in with my lifestyle and if/when I want to change it I will