why do people say my cousin loves me and is extremely protective of me?

when i was in india in 2011, my cousin bought me an airline ticket to visit him using his miles he gets from traveling.

he asked me if my friends on facebook were going to help me because they were always bullying me

he also lectured and tortured me very severely

what do people mean when they say,"your cousin is very protective of you and doesnt want something to happen to you.

what do people mean when they say, "your more than a relative.