Forgot to answer on giving background. I don't at first, I just usually start with "what do you see happening in my love life" and then if they ask if there is a specific person I'll answer. So I give very very little info. If they start to prod in the wrong direction (one person asked if it was a new relationship, way off) I cut things off.
If they start to say things that resonate/ are on target I'll reveal more about the situation, because i think it's fair - they are clearly tuning in well and sometimes more info helps them understand what they are getting, or clarify more, because the majority of readers I speak to still don't really understand half of what they get, they kind of just trust that it's accurate and pass it on to you, without really knowing if it is or isn't. Because of that, they really do appreciate when they do get feedback on being right or wrong, because it helps them know they are doing the right thing in their lives by giving readings AND the best ones also grow in their amazement at God/the information being passed to them.
Re: Timing. Ugh. I hate/love timing. I love it when it's right... I'm amazed every single time. But when it's wrong, which it always has been for me for a very long time now (lol), I'm bummed out and then want to check to see if something's changed. It's a slippery slope. That's why two current top readers/trusted readers at least both don't do timing. It helps me stay in the present. IMO...it's better not to know, just trust that it'll happen when it's meant to. Then you are kind of forced to live your life regardless. Some readers do get timing but won't share for this specific reason.