I feel u. But I think the definition is different for everyone. Like me as far as my woman goes this how I protect her:
-physically: if nikkas tryna get on her head or run the fade, im on they shyt
-financially: I make sure I keep enough in the rainy day fund for both of us (she dont know tho
) and I try to game her on finances and show her how to stack and invest
-mentally: I give her game (street/legal,office etc.) Plus I try to out her onto new shyt.
-emotionally: just be a shoulder for hwr to cry on, and help reibforce her self esteem when she needs it.
Plus I slapbox w/ my women sometimes to keep they hands on point
(no face tho
I cant mess up a pretty face.
Idk if that helps, plus my tips are for sane women