ending it with a regular

[happyhappyjoyjoy]

I think being honest is the way to go. Although I don't think I will cut off a good-paying regular.  Tell him you're not available in any other way except as a service provider.

Ive done that before. It didn't work.

[Dani]

Tell him the truth. Say you spoke to him before about boundaries yet he is still trying to cross them even though he clearly says he knows what they are.  Say you no longer feel comfortable with his boundary pushing and feel it better he find another service provider to see.  don't call him as that will give him a chance to butt in, send an email or text but state that after this contact you will be blocking his number and emails so that no more contact can be made.  Then block him.

You have tried doing it nicely by already warning him about boundary crossing yet he is still doing it so he has no one to blame but himself

He obviously has feelings and lying saying you have feeling too will give him hope that if he pushes enough you and he might have a future.  Tell the truth as no one can really argue with the truth and he will know it is his own fault.

yes you will lose a regular and his money but it is better than ending up losing your self respect by carrying on seeing him with his boundary pushing.  Our sanity is far more important than a client and his money

[Pink~Princess]

Yip, what Dani said  xx

[River]

Hi Jodie, that app sounds like just the thing I am looking for. Whats it called?

It's for Android smart phones.
Go into the google play store and search for "Extreme call blocker" It's by GreyThinker.
Or of course just google: "Extreme call blocker"  GreyThinker.
It cost ?3.96.
The app maker responds to messages and assists with any issues.
There are a lot of free call blockers; I tried about 5 or 6 before going for this one,
as it works well and they are continually developing it adding new features.
Basically it just works, and if you desire, you have a depth of functionality.
I found it to be well worth paying for.