Analyzing My Role as a Daddy in DDLG Dynamics

I've been exploring the dynamic of being a daddy figure to my partner who enjoys a little age-play. It feels oddly natural, yet I find myself questioning why it's so satisfying to be this authority and support for someone who seeks guidance from an older perspective. The intimacy deepens when we switch into roleplay scenarios where I take on this nurturing and disciplinary role. It’s like balancing protection and tough love, which is both exhilarating and emotionally taxing. Am I just fulfilling a personal desire for control, or is there more to it? Have others found similar psychological insights in these dynamics?