Would you date a distant cousin?

[Anonymous]

For example, he's the son of your your mother's cousin.

[Anonymous]

in many parts of the world 2nd or 3rd cousin are legal to date/marry. even step-siblings are often legal to date/marry since they don't share blood.

that being said I don't think I would go out of my way to date/marry a distant family member. unless we got along really well and enjoyed being around each other regularly.

[Asker]

Is he related to me? He's the son of my mother's first cousin.

[Opinion Owner]

then it's legal to pursue a relationship if desired.

[OlderAndWiser]

The son of your mother's first cousin is your second cousin. Such relationships are not forbidden anywhere in the US or elsewhere. They are also not forbidden by any religious rules or laws. What is the reason for your hesitation?

[Asker]

It feels wrong

[OlderAndWiser]

If it feels wrong, then you don't need anyone else to tell you to not do it.

[OlderAndWiser]

Thanks for MHO!