Confessions of a Grad Student Switch...

So I've been dating this guy for about six months now. He's in his late thirties and has a real knack for the DDLG dynamic, which is something I'd never really explored before but found incredibly interesting once we started talking about it... We met online through one of those kinky dating sites that are all over these days. At first, we talked a lot about our interests, but then we decided to give it a try in real life... The first time was kind of intense. I mean, here's this guy who's super into the idea of taking care of someone like he would for an actual child or a little one, and me being open to playing both sides of that coin.... It can be really overwhelming at times, but there’s something about feeling protected and cared for that also feels empowering in its own way... There are days when I just feel like a needy kid who needs constant attention and reassurance. Other days, it's all about the role-reversal dynamic and being the disciplinarian or the parent-like figure.... Sometimes I worry if this is normal behavior between consenting adults. Like, should I be more into age play? Or is it okay to just enjoy these moments for what they are without worrying too much about labels... Any thoughts on whether this is all a healthy part of exploration and being open-minded, or am I going down some weird path that others would find concerning?...