Budget Ladder for Short, Medium, and Deep Sessions

Budgets fail when every session starts at the same intensity. A ladder works better: the deeper the goal, the more deliberate the cap.

Tier 1: short session

Use this for quick check-ins, casual browsing, and low-risk experimentation. Keep both time and spend limits tight.

Tier 2: medium session

• Choose one clear intent.
• Set a realistic token or dollar ceiling.
• Review room fit before you escalate.

Tier 3: deep session

Reserve the highest tier for rooms that already proved fit, clarity, and boundary alignment in public or earlier sessions.

Hard stop rules

1. No mid-session doubling because the mood shifted.
2. No premium jump without a clear goal.
3. End cleanly when either the time cap or spend cap is reached.

Depth should raise intention, not just price.

Community prompt

Which tier causes the most leaks in your budget right now: short, medium, or deep sessions?