Ask How do you handle a client who wants you to work exclusively with them but does not want to pay a retainer?

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Sometimes a client may ask you to work only for them, which means you cannot take other jobs. This can limit your income because freelancing usually depends on having multiple clients. A retainer is a fixed payment a client gives regularly to keep your time reserved for them. If they want exclusivity without that kind of payment, it can feel unfair. Still, you may not want to lose the client. How do you deal with this kind of request?