Hmm. Personally, I don't care for prostitution because the women that do it rarely actually enjoy it and they do it because they're taught that their only value is sexual. Of course, I'm sure there are exceptions, but if I am to believe all the documentaries I saw about prostitution when I was younger, I would think this goes for the majority of them.
I also don't like people who say that the women who do this chose it and they get a lot of money, so they're fine. They have "chosen" it, but like a lot of us, they don't feel like they have a choice. And once you're convinced of that, it's hard to think otherwise and make different choices. I'm sure we have all faced situations where logically, we had a different choice than the one we took, but didn't because we felt like there was no other way. I know I have.
As for your question, OP, I wouldn't say that it's abnormal to seek out prostitutes as a single guy, maybe a little less normal if one is in a relationship. However, normal doesn't mean right. Even though they "willingly" offer this service, doesn't mean that it's right to purchase it. Anyone who thinks that could compare it to any hideous, shady profession and ask themselves if it being normal or the "employee" being willing automatically makes the act morally right.
Maybe you should talk to him about it and ask the reason why he feels this need? If he already confessed it to you, I wouldn't think he has a problem talking further about it. Don't judge him right away though, if he's an addict, that's a serious condition and he should be provided with understanding and encouragement to change from his best friend.
I find a very good friend has paid for sex on a few occasions. IIN?
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Hmm. Personally, I don't care for prostitution because the women that do it rarely actually enjoy it and they do it because they're taught that their only value is sexual. Of course, I'm sure there are exceptions, but if I am to believe all the documentaries I saw about prostitution when I was younger, I would think this goes for the majority of them.
I also don't like people who say that the women who do this chose it and they get a lot of money, so they're fine. They have "chosen" it, but like a lot of us, they don't feel like they have a choice. And once you're convinced of that, it's hard to think otherwise and make different choices. I'm sure we have all faced situations where logically, we had a different choice than the one we took, but didn't because we felt like there was no other way. I know I have.
As for your question, OP, I wouldn't say that it's abnormal to seek out prostitutes as a single guy, maybe a little less normal if one is in a relationship. However, normal doesn't mean right. Even though they "willingly" offer this service, doesn't mean that it's right to purchase it. Anyone who thinks that could compare it to any hideous, shady profession and ask themselves if it being normal or the "employee" being willing automatically makes the act morally right.
Maybe you should talk to him about it and ask the reason why he feels this need? If he already confessed it to you, I wouldn't think he has a problem talking further about it. Don't judge him right away though, if he's an addict, that's a serious condition and he should be provided with understanding and encouragement to change from his best friend.