My new advice then is to have Lauren screen for you! lol

Maybe she can train your suitors that the exchange of money for one's time/service is not a business transaction but a lifestyle choice. That sounds just like the salesman at the Bentley dealership or some high end Condo/Penthouse residence.

To be perfectly honest there is no set way to get out of these situtations. They are all different and without details from both parties it is really hard to have a handle on the best course of action. Good luck.