7 Types of Sugar Daddies and How to Spot Each One
If you’re getting into the idea of being a sugar baby, you may have noticed that there are a few different types of sugar daddies out there. You may have a certain idea in your head of what the lifestyle is like, but the truth is much more complicated. By getting educated, you can narrow down what kind of Daddy you might want, and then seek him out!
We’re writing this decoding tool because we want every sugar baby in the world to be as safe and happy as possible. The lifestyle can be complex and tricky to navigate, but by identifying the common types of sugar daddies, you can identify which of them you’re best suited to. In turn, you can forge a life that makes you happy as well as brings you some money.
Decoding the 7 Types of Sugar Daddies
According to a study from Maren Scull, of the University of Colorado, Denver, there are seven types of daddies out there, and their needs and wants range widely. Here, we’re breaking down those types she defined, and we’re going to add in some extra information to build up a good picture of each.
“Classic” Sugar Daddy – “Hey, I’m rich – when are you coming over?”
The classic sugar daddy is the stereotypical arrangement that most people think of: money or material goods in exchange for sex. This is often some kind of no-strings-attached relationship, similar to a daddy defined by Sugardaddy.co.uk: the always busy daddy. This man is paying for one thing, and he will typically break it down super clearly, explaining just what he wants.
Clear communication is the best way to recognize these types of sugar daddies — he will typically have had this kind of arrangement before, and he’s not shy about what he wants. Look for guys being super straight up. If you’re looking for a long-term, no-strings-attached sugaring relationship, this is the option for you.
Arm Candy Daddy – “Make me look good at my boss’ barbecue?”
This one, also called “compensated dating”, is particularly popular in Asia. Essentially, the idea is simple: in exchange for some kind of gift, the baby goes to a specific date or event. This event can be something with just the two of you, or it may also be something larger and more social — the baby would be there as impressive arm candy.
Separating this daddy from the other types of sugar daddies can be a little harder. Often, it’s not a sexual relationship, and is more like someone hiring you for an acting job for the evening. These daddies will often open by asking if you can meet them on a certain date, and be up front about wanting to pay you for your time. At this point, always ask if they want things to be sexual or not — it’s better to know in advance than be guessing on the day.
Hangout Daddy – “Looking for a PA for my emotions.”
A compensated companionship daddy can include almost any activity, but typically doesn’t include sex. The baby can become more entwined in the daddy’s life, and can be there simply so that they have someone to chat with that’s “on their side”. These types of sugar daddies can be looking for someone to keep close to them who can help them with their emotions, or even just chat.
If you’re the kind of baby who is great at listening and providing emotional support, this may be the kind of daddy for you. To spot them, look for daddies that have had a harder time of it recently — they may have gone through a heartbreak or be experiencing stress at work. You can help bring a spark to their day.
An Everything Daddy – “Let’s negotiate your allowance.”
These are the most common types of sugar daddies. The daddy will pay the baby an allowance every week or month, and expects to have a friend who does “girlfriend things”, i.e., offers emotional support, companionship, and physical intimacy.
As we said, this is the most common, and it can be pretty easy to spot. These daddies are often older, wealthier men who are looking to have the fun of a younger partner. You’ll find these daddies on dating apps, as they often set their age preference to be quite a bit younger than they are.
Friends with (Nepo Baby) Benefits – “I can be a friend in a high place.”
This is often the least sexual of the arrangements, and these types of sugar daddies will seek out women with whom it would be mutually beneficial to be in a relationship. They’ll often be someone you already know coming to you with an arrangement in mind. They may offer some kind of professional advancement (for instance), in exchange for general companionship, education about what women are looking for, or access to a friend of yours.
Sugar FWB – “Looking for a girlfriend, but no emotional investment.”
This is super unstructured compared to other types of sugar daddies. Essentially, the daddy will tend to pay for all living expenses for the baby, affording them a lifestyle they wouldn’t ordinarily be able to afford. In return, they will expect some kind of sexual interaction.
This daddy might go on a few dates with you first before suggesting you move in with him in exchange for money or goods. It is often framed as a way to help the baby accomplish their personal goals, affording you more time to focus on your hobbies because you no longer need to work. Always negotiate super clearly with this daddy, and make him write down in explicit detail what he’s looking for, and what he’s giving in return. It might be a little awkward, but if it’s becoming your life 24/7, it’s worth knowing what you’re getting into.
The “One Day” Daddy – “One day, I’ll buy you everything!”
This daddy is one that most people are quite unaware of — it’s essentially a couple where one of the partners is an aspiring daddy. They may describe this as being part of “traditional values” where the wife stays home while the husband goes to work. However, they’ll be transparent that they’re not at that stage yet — that’s the goal, but you currently would still have to work as you do now.
This might seem a little odd, but the reality is that these daddies are looking for emotional support while they pursue their financial goals. In a way, it’s an exercise in “short-term loss, long-term gain” — the baby tends to view the man as a good partner and form an emotional connection while knowing that, one day, the relationship will become sugar-oriented.
Understanding sugar daddies is the best way to see if that’s the lifestyle you’d like to be in. Consider these different options, and which of the types of sugar daddies you’d like to identify and pursue.
