This post is going to be very vulnerable, but in a sense, it's actually easier to be radically vulnerable to strangers on the internet - just pour it all out, with some protection and anonymity.

I have Daddy issues. And I am really craving the care and leadership of a Man with whom I can explore and work them out with.

I have always felt attracted to men much older than me. And I've realized that I am often looking for/desiring "Fatherly" and masculine traits in my dating life. I need to be guided, held, and dominated. I want to be able to fall apart in his arms crying about my insecurities and feel that he's got me, and can take care of me. That he will be firm with me when I need it, but dote on me as well.

I never got the experience growing up of having a male figure who was there for me, who prioritized me. Who would take me shopping for dresses, or look out for my wellbeing. I feel sad that many little girls don't get this - the imprint on our systems, and the legacy this has had in my life has been very painful. I've really struggled with feeling unworthy of this kind of care and attention. That said, I don't present as an insecure person. I'm social, I'm pretty, I'm smart. I have lots of friends. I get asked on dates all the time. But there is a gnawing, swollen need, like a physical ACHE for this particular kind of experience and care. To know this in my body.

I'm not sure what exact type of container I am looking for - not just sex, but this also doesn't need to be a committed relationship. Perhaps just a man who I can explore these sexual fantasies with who also knows how to create a solid, safe container for said exploration and will be there for after care and checking in on me.

I want a Man who I can really share everything - the fucked up fantasies I have and the insecurities I feel. Like, I have always struggled with body image issues even though I *know* I have a good body just based on how the world treats me and the kind of attention I get. But I always feel scared to share this with a partner - because if he knows how I feel about myself, I'm worried he will start to see me that way too. I long to have arms to fall into that will wipe away my tears and then ruin me.

I'm 5'4, brunette, cute face, etc. Obviously, I'm attracted to man older than me (and also physically bigger) but I'm not unreasonable. I'm pretty short and relatively (I know I'm not 18 or anything lol) young, so ...

I am a kind hearted person, promise. I just want to know what being cared for like this feels like. If you feel intrigued or curious, I would love to hear from you. I'd love to know your age, where yourl live, a physical description or photo, and a little about you. Thank you for reading.