Dating

[khearts2]

Is it alright to date a step cousin?

[AnxiousGurl]

I dont think its right, just my opinion

[khearts2]

Thank you for your responses.  I think I understand the worlds view on this now.  I'm not sure it will effect my decision, but I understand.

[GRose]

I think it depends on the circumstances.

Here is my situation:
My Fiance never knew his dad (met him once or twice) so he obviously doesn't know anyone on that side of the family. About a year into our relationship after I found out I was pregnant my mom realized that she recognized Joe's last name. After thinking about it for a while she realized that her Aunt is married Joe's dad's uncle SOOO Joe and I are technically related by marriage. I had a really hard time dealing with this and making my decision and believe me, I DO NOT tell ANYONE about it. Joe and would never have been at family functions or anything, in fact I have never even met his great uncle. Yes it is weird and if I would have known about it before we were serious I never would have started dating but since we were having a child together and we are in love I wasn't going to break up our family because we are related in some weird way. My small amount of family that does know the connection gave us a little bit of **** for it at first but mainly because they knew I was freaking out about it. It isn't something Joe and I ever talk about and we really dont think it is a big deal.
Do get what I am saying?

[iam1butterfly]

From a sociological, cultural perspective there's probably nothing wrong with it. But, since you're questioning the correctness in it, this would suggest that you have your reservations and you're not entirely comfortable with the idea. When in doubt; don't!

[heatherlynn22]

i'd have to say that is a bad idea. whether that person is blood related to you or not....s/he is still your cousin. which means family. and i can just about guarantee that your family will  give you some serious sh!t for it.

[g27gear]

Morally, I don't think it could be a problem. However, you'll have to worry about the trouble your family will give you. What do you think they will have to say about it?

[mami1323]

I would stay away from the family dynamics, whether or not it's blood or not.  You don't sh!t where you eat....have you ever heard that expression?