A Weekend of Role Play

So here I am, feeling like confessing about a recent little weekend getaway with my girlfriend. We've been playing around with the idea for a while, me being her little boy and her as this strong, dominant caregiver. I've got to say, it's not exactly what I expected. There was all this anticipation building up in me, thinking of how vulnerable I could be and how much fun it would be to let go and just play along with the fantasy. But once we actually did it? It was intense alright, but also a bit overwhelming at times. Being treated like a little kid again isn't as easy as I thought, even if you're doing it consensually with an adult partner who's fully aware of your limits. Anyway, I wanted to ask y'all out there, what kind of experiences have some of you had when exploring new dynamics? Any surprises along the way or insights gained that helped make these kinds of relationships work better for you in the long run?