Punting has completely transformed me in many ways. I'm more confident, don't feel nervous at all in front of women, more street wise, thicker skin and it's given a red pill mentality (not sure if this is good or bad).
I entered the world of punting from a dark depression and somewhat desperate state. I had a terrible skin condition all over my body and my skin was on the mend. I thought if I see a few prossies it would build my confidence and give me some sexual experience, then eventually meet a girlfriend and close the punting door behind. Three years later I'm still punting and no girlfriend!
I think civvies are too much hard work, I'll have a punt instead.
Plus I suffered EAS and that took 7 months to get over! It's does make you lazy to go out and meet women, which isn't a good thing and I need to work on that. What I don't like is sometimes I put punting first before friends and family, which I hated myself for (especially if it was a bad punt) - but now I make a conscious effort to put them first.
Sometimes I think of punting too much, kills the boredom of mind numbing work. I forget sometimes the simple pleasures of life like meeting my friends for a game of pool, popping round to see a family member for a chat and dinner, playing computer games I used to love.
Punting has made me a tight arse, even more so! I think I won't buy that jacket for £120, I'll get that other one that still looks nice for £70 and £50 can go towards my next punt.
When booking a holiday, I look at the punting opportunities of that place. Like instead of going to Tunisia for the sun and sea water, I'll go to Manchester instead because there are plenty of massage parlours and the thrill of walking through the RLD. It's fucking stupid, but I enjoy doing it and life is too short.