I hope younger punters take some of the cynicism on here with a grain of salt.
If it makes some happier to believe every single WG cares only about money, and that most others hate them, then fair enough. If it works for you to believe that, it works.
But generally speaking, other people like us more than we think. That's science.
External Link/Members OnlyIf you have a need for a sexual relationship where you're liked & loved, then it's much better to hook up with a civvy. That's common sense.
But - that's easier said than done for a lot of men. I tried for years, but was still a virgin until I started punting in my early twenties. Before long, a WG became my gf. It only lasted a couple of years before we first split up. But it gave me confidence with women which I didn't have before. I've still had lonely spells, but it helped me hook up with several civvy gfs, one of which lasted for years, and for awhile made me very happy.
This is not to say the common feeling on here that WGs only like us for our money isn't mostly true. It's also true that crossing the boundaries between punting & civvy dating is risky. The biggest single risk being you might get scammed out of a lot of money. But for a few the risk might be worth taking.
There's being a few WGs that have said I'm lovely and easy to get on with. Some have even said I'm one of there favourites. Is this genuine (and I am assuming it is) or not?
Impossible for us to say for sure. My guess would be probably yes - they genuinely like you. But as others are saying, probably not enough for them to want to have sex with you for free. As for how you know how much others like you, there's no simple answer. Read good books that teach you about life. Watch movies with good actors. Learn about body language. And most of all, get out there and mix more with others. Practice makes perfect.