I didn't read anywhere that you cant date, fuck, befriend or marry a pro dom, but a real friendship/relationship isn't readily available like a commodity. Things are so different when money is not involved
One of my closest friends happens to be also be an ex-client, but it took over a year and a few storms to become as close as we are now, and it was anything but expected.
I've also enjoyed a few NSA meals with clients and gents from "the scene", including at least one who responded to this thread. All is good when there is no hidden agenda.
What I have a problem with are the "personal slave wannabees" who book a session through our websites
expecting us to be 1) single and looking, and 2) interested in an ongoing arrangement.
I also know that what many pro doms seek in their own intimate relationships dont reflect what they want in their professional ones, otherwise every sub would be married to their dom.
Personally I've found vanilla guys to be generally understanding and I haven't had a problem balancing dating them and my job. I actually enjoy the thrill of surprising and corrupting the innocent ones that I meet outside the scene...but hey thats just my perverted self.