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Sons are in love?

Wasn't sure what category to put this in but here we go. I'm a 31 year old woman. I have 6 adopted children, 3 being male triplets. Two of them (16 y/o) recently told my husband and I that they're in love with each other and have been engaging in sex. They told me that they kept it a secret because they were scared of how I'd react. I'm not a fan of incest, but I believe if it's a meaningful relationship then I don't have that much of an issue with it. They claim to be in love and that their relationship is more than just sex. I just don't know what to think of the situation. I don't want to break them apart but is it for the best? Advice?
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Well, that is a little (or a lot) socially unacceptable.  :>/  Sexual/romantic relationships between siblings is taboo in most areas (illegal in some countries).  The future would not be very bright.  The issue is not so much that they are two males but that they are brothers.  I'd have a huge issue of this and worry about how this would impact their lives should it continue.  Get a professional to step in and give advice.  And counsel to these boys. Most people do have a problem with incest, meaningful relationship or not.  
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And I really feel for you as this is probably devastating as a parent.  
134578 tn?1693250592
I'd talk to a therapist, and see what advice you are given. Maybe to a couple of them. Try to low-key any response to your kids' announcement until you get some perspective.
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