So, I'm dating my cousin now... Yeah...

[Vilcus]

Doesn't matter, as long as she's not your sister, then I don't care. I would never date anyone related to me in any way, but that's just personal preference. All the best to you, hope things turn out okay.

 

[Sacman]

Murder the family and run to Mexico

But that's why we left Mexico...

I'd say give it some time. If it turns out you are great together, then start thinking of how to tell your family. If it turns out you aren't that well together, then break it off and no one has to know.

I've never been in a situation like this, so I'm just saying what I would do.

Yeah I haven't done anything like this before either that's why I'm looking for help...

 

[DeadlyYellow]

Typically not wise to try dating in your extended family even if your cousin is a smoking hot fashion model. It just creates too many social complications.

 

[capin Rob]

Good, hope you two are happy. As for the Family, Don't tell them right away, wait a while, then find the most gentle way to tell them.

 

[2012 Wont Happen]

Hell, if you two care about each other, who am I to judge. Should probably find out if your family has a history of severe genetic disorders before babies though.

As for whether I've dated someone my family, no. In fact, haven't really dated much of anyone.

 

[Sacman]

Well if you're not related by blood and it's adoption . . . I mean don't get me wrong, people in your family might be a bit off-put by it but I don't really think it's such a big deal if you both really care about each other if it's not blood.

well it's not completely blood but there is some because it happened a ways back it's hard to explain...

 

[unoleian]

Were not related by blood but we are fairly close due to some adoption that happened farther up the family tree...

If there's no blood involved, then...whatever, I say. Perhaps not a smart move, could make family functions awkward...especially should things go rocky, but you won't have hill-children, if it ever goes that far...

 

[Redlin5_v1legacy]

If you aren't blood relatives, I think it is okay from a biological standpoint. According to my morals, I can't condone it. I wouldn't like it if you two were in my family but that is just me.

I can't tell you not to get serious but I will recommend that you both come forward to your family at the same time. Nothing would be worse than trying to keep it secret and having a sister or something burst your bubble. Be honest and straightforward with your family.

Hope for the best.

[sub][sub]*thinks of hot cousins* NO, bad Redlin! *slap*[/sub][/sub]

 

[Ham_authority95]

Er...um....bleh.

Even if you do actually feel in love or whatever, your family and society as a whole will look down on this terribly.

You can do what you want, I suppose, but I highly recommend against this.

 

[Elephant Walker19]

I found a picture that should warn you about this

Spoiler: don't do it man!!

 

[Sacman]

Mmmm, now it's actually happening give it time before you tell anyone.

I wasn't planning to tell them anytime soon but they will know eventually... so 1. I don't know how I would break it to them and 2. I don't know how they would react...

 

[The Geek Lord]

Were not related by blood but we are fairly close due to some adoption that happened farther up the family tree...

No inbreeding, so I can't make any unsubtle smug remarks. Well, the heart wants what the heart wants, I suppose... I know that's from an anime. Why am I quoting anime?

Oh. Right. Anyways.
One of two results here.
One: Everything becomes awkward for a while, and it just turns out to be teenage relationship BS or whatever.
Two:

Elope.

 

[Slaanax]

It's kind of creepy, unless you aren't related.

 

[lizards]

unlike most people on here are telling you:

do whatever makes you happy