Why Do I Find This Attractive?

I've been exploring a dynamic with my partner that's been both exciting and confusing to me. She's in her mid-twenties, like me, and we've decided to play the Daddy/kitten roleplay for about six months now. The idea of being in control, guiding her through her days as if she were still young and learning, has a surprising amount of appeal for me. We started with simple things, morning routines where I would wake her up gently and help get her ready for the day, evening baths together that felt like a comforting bath time from childhood. But over time, it's deepened into something more significant to both of us. She’s begun to look to me for decision-making guidance even outside the roleplay framework, and I find myself responding to her with the protective instinct and patience I'd have towards someone much younger. The physical aspects are intense too, intimate moments where she calls me 'Daddy' and we explore fantasies that feel like a blend of tenderness and playful dominance. She’s not shy about being openly dependent on me during these times, which is both exhilarating and disconcerting. It's hard to describe the feeling; it's part desire, part nostalgia, and a lot of wanting to be seen as someone who can nurture and protect in a way that feels genuine. But here's where things get tricky: why does this feel so attractive to me? Is it because I am genuinely trying to understand what it means to parent effectively by being present and attentive? Or is there something deeper, something about the power dynamic or the idea of caring for someone who needs you in a way adults typically don’t? It's not as simple as 'playing' with her, she's deeply important to me, and this relationship we're building feels significant. So I'm left questioning my motivations: am I being genuine here, or am I just looking for another form of thrill? Your thoughts would be appreciated, do any of you find yourself in similar dynamics? Is there something special about the Daddy/kitten dynamic that resonates on a deeper level than other kinks?