In my area hardly anyone is sponsored by someone of the opposite sex. It seems this is much more common in the states. I have friends, both male and female within the fellowship. I meet up with both regularly. A lot of female members seem to gravitate to me. I asked some of them about this and was told it was because I was non-threatening. Some female members just want male perspectives and there is nothing in it at all. It sounds like your partner is approaching everything from a caring place.
Natom.