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Jenna Garib πŸ¦‹'s avatar

This idea calls to my free spirited soul! Love all of this!

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Kristi Keller πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦'s avatar

Same here Jenna 😁

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Donna McArthur's avatar

Right?! These guys don't know what they are missing out on. I had a couple of similar offers back in the day except they were from much older men, none of whom I was attracted to, and I was to be the young arm candy. I didn't bite because there was no common ground and it just seemed weird (because it WAS weird!). This is very different than the mutual affection you and your pilot had.

If I had the money and was single, and there was someone interesting I wanted to spend time with, I would happily pay for them to accompany me on a trip where we would tour art galleries and talk about books!

Great essay Kristi, I'm glad it gained a lot of traction.

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Kristi Keller πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦'s avatar

Exactly this! Like I just said in my reply with Teri, I would actually have to like the person to be able to spend time with them, no matter how lavish the offering is lol. I need quality connections in my life, not financial ones 😁

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Teri Leigh πŸ’œ's avatar

something we have in common. I had a "pilot" offer similar options to me, but not nearly as glamorous. He just wanted me to meet him in various locations around the world to travel together. Except I didn't have the funds to do that.

the thing about Sugar Dames is that we would expect our Sugar Daddies to treat us with respect, and sadly, many good ole boys don't know how to do this.

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Kristi Keller πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦'s avatar

I think my biggest expectation would be that he and I could get along as great friends because if I don't "like" someone I can't spend time with them no matter how luxurious the offer 😁

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Teri Leigh πŸ’œ's avatar

totally agree. there is exactly one person on this planet that I like enough to spend 24/7 with. my Hobbit. took me 44 years to meet him.

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Elizabeth Dowd's avatar

Oh, Kristi, you nailed it! What’s more, Sugar Dames, thanks to their years of experience, can offer real conversation and insightful companionship along with all the other benefits. Remember Hendrix: Are you experienced?

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Paulette Bodeman's avatar

I'm long past even the Sugar Dame years, Kristi, but I hear you! This is a fun post but also quite a refreshing perspective.

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Kristi Keller πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦'s avatar

Hahaha thank you Paulette. Sometimes I really hesitate before pushing publish and this was one of those times 😁 But we've all lived a life, right?

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Paulette Bodeman's avatar

We sure have! Let's keep on trucking!

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Carrie Bancroft Dancing Bear's avatar

Who’s to say that the original pilot doesn’t yearn for you too? It’s worth a dial…

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Kristi Keller πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦'s avatar

Haha Carrie, I do know from social media that he now has kids so he's probably married 😁

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Carrie Bancroft Dancing Bear's avatar

I mean, maybe? Equally, he could be divorced…

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Kristi Keller πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦'s avatar

Carrie, your optimism is awesome 😁 And, you could be right! If I think of how my life has morphed over the years, anything is possible.

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Carrie Bancroft Dancing Bear's avatar

All I’m sayin’ is it’s worth reaching out. At worst, he is happily married but still is flattered by you getting in touch. You’ve got nothing to lose!

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Jules Torti's avatar

Well, at least you're not on auto pilot, Kristi!

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Kristi Keller πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦'s avatar

I mean, being ON this auto pilot could be fun 🀣

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Donna McArthur's avatar

Haha! Love this response!

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Kristi Keller πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦'s avatar

Proof that I'm not TOTALLY dead inside. Just mostly 😁

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Sue Ferrera's avatar

What a great post! Thanks for sharing, Kristi!

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Kristi Keller πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦'s avatar

You're welcome Sue!

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Paul McCutchen's avatar

A friend of my son was a pilot for people like in your article, but he decided to go big or go home. He now flies hauling cargo in a 747.

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Kristi Keller πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦'s avatar

That's awesome Paul! I used to work as a hotel bartender and chatted with many pilots who have made the same career moves. The guy in this story is now a first officer for AA. I guess it's all steps of career progression in the industry!

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Mary Austin (she/her)'s avatar

Love this story! I wonder what would happen if you sent him a LinkedIn message saying you were thinking of him and wrote this piece and wanted to share…I bet he thinks about you, too. True chemistry is rare in life!

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Kristi Keller πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦'s avatar

I sometimes wonder if the people we meet through travel think about us the way we think about them. As a pilot, maybe I was just another one of his flings on the road. But then, maybe not! Who's to know?

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Marlee Terry's avatar

Love this post, Kristi. I raise a toast to all the men who can appreciate a Sugar Dame. It might be a small group, but the times may be a-changin'.

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Kristi Keller πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦'s avatar

Haha thanks Marlee! I wish it was a real career choice lol.

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Kathleen Thorne RN, LMT's avatar

A shout out to all the women here who are still living life on their own terms.

In my early 60s now, but feel like I'm still in my 30s, and can keep up with the best of them.

You know what I love? When I leave the house and go off and do my errands and whatever I do when I come home it's exactly the way I left it πŸ˜‚

Just about all the guys I've dated and one I almost married- they needed mothers or just someone to take care of them and I don't want to be a man's mother.

I'm happy with my life the way it is now. I'm available, dedicated and honored to be able to take care of my mother who lives next-door on the 10 acres and I come and go as I please and I don't have to answer to anyone.

Life is good πŸ’―β€ΌοΈ

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Kristi Keller πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦'s avatar

See, and that’s kind of how I feel about my life now too! Nobody to answer to and nowhere to be. It’s a pretty peaceful existence.

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Kathleen Thorne RN, LMT's avatar

βœ‹ high five sister

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Staak's avatar

A bit sad, don’t you think 🀷🏻

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Kristi Keller πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦'s avatar

Nope, not at all!!!

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Trevy Thomas's avatar

This was very fun to read. And you know if you found a sugar daddy who was 20 years older, you'd still be a sugar baby to him

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Kristi Keller πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦'s avatar

This is true but at 52, would I be attracted to a 72 year old? I mean...if Denzel Washington knocked on my front door I wouldn't turn him away and he's 69.

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Jean Marchal's avatar

If you are 52, you can be really attractive for a man who is 65 years old. Not every man, of course, will be seduced, but you can find one who can be happy with you. And choose one who is in the same mood, who likes what you like. A good friend of mine, her husband committed suicide, 5 or six years ago, is still looking for men, and she talked to me about places, dancing places in the afternoon. One Portuguese guy insisted on accompanying her to her home. Nothing happened, She had important responsibilities in our company.

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Trevy Thomas's avatar

Maybe if he's skilled enough it's not about the attractionπŸ˜‰

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Kristi Keller πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦'s avatar

Teehee….that made me giggle like a school girl πŸ˜‚

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Jennie O'Connor βŒπŸ‘‘'s avatar

I did not know there was a catchy title that encompassed my #LifeGoals until this very moment.

2025: Year of the Sugar Dame

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Kristi Keller πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦'s avatar

HA!!! I'm down! Let's start the club.

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Lisa Bolin 🌸's avatar

It should definitely be a thing! And kudos for keeping up with what he’s up to πŸ˜‰

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Mary Austin (she/her)'s avatar

Right? The internet is a gorgeous tool for us nosy folks…

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Kristi Keller πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦'s avatar

Gorgeous and creepy πŸ˜‚

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