@Gregory Well said!
Paternalistic
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Exhibiting behavior consistent with [a father] looking after his children. Hopefully that would include things like being protective, supportive and providing for them. Can also be applied to non-family situations, such as a [sugar daddy] providing for his [hot mess] of a girlfriend.
Paternalistic meaning & definition 1 of Paternalistic.
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Relating to or characterized by the restriction of the freedom and responsibilities of subordinates or dependents in their supposed interest.
Paternalistic meaning & definition 2 of Paternalistic.
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(of people in authority) making decisions for other people rather than letting them take responsibility for their own lives:
Paternalistic meaning & definition 3 of Paternalistic.
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