I have a male cousin who is divorced and lives nearby. My daughter feels this is morally wrong and is giving me a lot of grief about it. She thinks if dating had met by chance, it would be OK, but not if we are related. Our grandmothers were sisters. Previously, the only times our paths crossed were at funerals and weddings.
My family won’t stop making incest jokes.
What do you think? Dear Cousin: If your grandmothers were sisters, that makes you second cousins. We see no harm in dating your second cousin. It is not against the law, and we assume you are not planning on having children together, so there is no genetic prohibition.
My Fiancée and I Are Second Cousins
Our Biblical ancestors were often married cousins. We hope your daughter can get over her judgmental attitude and be happy for you. The easiest and most discreet way of doing this is to develop the habit of cousin your right hand on the belt buckle, and then using the tip of your little finger to feel for the fastener of the zipper.
No one will see. Dear Readers: Remember to set your clocks ahead before you go to sleep tonight. And please be sure to change the batteries in your smoke alarms or carbon monoxide second, too. Spokane is one of many cities across the country facing a significant shortage of behavioral health workers.
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