The sad fact is that many women with low self esteem are attracted to men who treat them like sh*t because they fear that someone they really like will discover that they are unworthy of him (in their opinion).
Treating a whore like a lady could be the worse thing you can do to her. They can't take the stress of trying to live up to the image that a good man has of them.
Close, but no seegar.
They chose men who could likely be goaded into abusing them because then they are in a position of power. After the 'honeymoon' is over, the cycle repeats. Sick, but not uncommon, and operates at non-violent levels as well in different economic circles.
Treating a whore like a lady could be the worse thing you can do to her. They can't take the stress of trying to live up to the image that a good man has of them.
Most of them will flee in short order (they can't handle the situation--too alien). Only the really mercenary will hold out for all the nickels.