Rules are made to be broken, boundaries should be respected

I'm not big on "rules" myself, but we all need soft boundaries. They are like the tires hung on sides of boats so tht they don't damage one another or the dock when things collide.

For boundaries to work they need to be clear, but for them to work well we need to understand their reasons. It is not the inflexible rule, but the meaningful resilient boundary that matters. 

Feel free to tell me your boundaries, I will respect them and show you how to respect mine. It's win-win.

Rules

• MISSED DATES If you need to miss our date, or arrive late, please give me a heads up. I've designed my schedule to be a little flexible, so I may be able to accommodate a change, if you call me beforehand and don't keep me waiting. I will retain the booking deposit for a missed date - that's why it's called a deposit. But if you make a nice apology, and you really want to reschedule, I may be talked into rolling the deposit over toward the re-booking. If something comes up on my end (which has never happened so far gracias a Dios), I will refund your deposit AND offer you a deposit-free re-booking. Sounds fair?
• SCREENING I need to check you out on LinkedIn before I make your booking. I will also ask to see a passport that matches your face and name when we meet.
• TIME OUTS I love our intimacy, but we are not conjoined at the hip. On longer dates I'll need to have some private time and space. This may mean a couple quiet hours to get dressed, read my mail, or attend other matters. I expect you have your own rituals, business or personal matters, and things to do meanwhile. It's win-win.