Is it normal that my older cousin spanked me?
Okay, so I'm an 18 year old girl, and have a cousin in his early 30s. we have been fairly close for the last couple of years, and he has grown very protective of me--almost like a father. He tries to keep me away from boys, scolds and lectures me for taking risks, etc. The other day we went shopping together, and as we were leaving the mall I made a witty comment to him. It wasn't rude, or even all that witty, but before I knew what was happening, he landed a hard smack on my bottom and told me, "you watch your mouth young lady!" I was shocked, and it actually hurt. So I didn't say anything. But now he often gives me a playful swat or pat when he's lecturing me, or is behind me. Just wondering, is this at all normal? Is he coming on to me? Or just being a protective cousin?