Is it okay to date my step-father's nephew?

[qouie]

So my mother has been dating a man, we'll call him T, for about 5 years. My mother and T plan to get married. T has a nephew (his brother's son.) My mother is absolutely convinced the nephew and I are "a match made in heaven" so she has been trying to set us up. The nephew and I have gone on a few dates and we do get along quite well.
So what I want to know is whether or not it is okay to date (possibly marry since I don't date without that in mind) someone my mother's husband is kin to.
I'm not sure if there is such a thing as step-cousin.
(I also do not think of the nephew as a cousin since he and I only met after I was already full grown and I do not consider T a father figure since I actually grew up with my dad.)

Yes, it is okay.

No, it is not okay.

[samhradh_leannan]

It's okay legally (I believe- this might depend on where you live) and in terms of biology and reproduction (since you're not blood related). But in terms of the social dynamic of your family, it's not a great idea. It could potentially create a lot of drama and stress if things don't work out, since he's technically a family member. Dating could really complicate things. I would only suggest taking the risk if you strongly believe that he is a better match for you than other guys you'll meet. Don't take that risk just because he's an easy option because you're around him and you get alone. That is not a good enough reason.

[1988fido]

U shouldn't ask the internet for that :) .
But i assure u it's fine. He is his new phew not his son and u and him feel nothing as relatives.

Damn even some people marry cousins and sisters incest is not a taboo anymore :/ and u r talking about something not even a incest at all and still worry?

Clam down and go for it be happy
Do what u believe is right and don't lsn to at others tell u

[DelendaEstCarthago]

As long as they aren't cousins by blood there are biologically no problems. Legally? Not sure

[bang678]

Legally its ok. Socially maybe not so much.