Divorced and Playing Mommy for My New Boyfriend

I recently got divorced after a decade-long marriage that turned out to be far from fairy tale material. You know the drill, infidelity, boredom, the usual stuff. Long story short, I'm 35 now, in my late thirties, and single for the first time since I was a kid. And you'd think I'd just focus on getting back into the dating scene normally, but life had other plans. About two months ago, I started seeing this guy named Jack who's only five years younger than me. He’s charming, smart, fun, everything my ex wasn’t. But there was something a bit different about him from day one: he seemed to have a soft spot for the idea of someone taking care of him. At first, it felt weird and out of place, but as we got closer, I noticed how much he craved that kind of support. One night over dinner, he asked if I'd ever thought about something like DDLG or being in a caregiver role before. It was such an unexpected question from someone who seemed so together! Anyway, it didn't take long for me to realize there's this part of him that yearns for more than just casual dating, he wants the feeling of having someone look after him and be responsible for his well-being. So here we are. Jack and I have been seeing each other seriously for about two months now, and over the last few weeks, things have really evolved into this mutual arrangement where I play a mommy type role to him. It's amazing how much it has changed our dynamic, there’s more trust, intimacy, and genuine connection than ever before. I never expected that divorce would lead me here. But honestly? This is one of the most fulfilling aspects of my life right now. And while it may seem a bit unconventional to some, for us, it's perfect. We both agreed early on there’d be no labels attached, just understanding and respect for each other’s needs. So yeah, if you’re wondering why I'm suddenly all about playing mommy at 35? That’s my story, in a nutshell.