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.
Not trying to be paternalistic, but I went ahead and filled up your car. Didn't want you to break down again.
by Jack_Dawson July 31, 2016
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