In Reply to: Can someone please explain? Thanks posted by struth on Sunday, 15. March 2009 at 06:20 Bali Time:
for writing what you think.
I must admit I always thought it a bit strange when people say that too.
I agree you might have some close friendships that have developed over years of going to Bali but a son?
I know what my son means to me and I think he'd be insulted if someone I met once a year (or how many times you go) was suddenly as dear to me as him. I'd give my life for him. I can't imagine doing that for anyone else other than my children.
Then again, maybe it's just a term of endearment and not to be taken so literally.
I guess it's like people saying their dogs are like their children. But that's a whole new topic.
Fire away!