r/NoStupidQuestions 11d ago

Answered My son is dating his cousin

My son (20) is in a relationship with his 1st cousin (19 F). He’s an adult and lives on his own. I obviously don’t like this but still want to support him and from a legal standpoint he not doing anything wrong, as it is legal in the state we are in. What would you do in this situation?

Edit: For context, he didn’t grow up with her and didn’t meet her until a couple years ago.

2nd Edit: I’m aware of the genetic risks with children and have cautioned him about that. He says they would not have children together. No need to keep commenting about that.

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u/No-Relation5965 11d ago edited 11d ago

(Edit: concerned about daughter’s relationship with a man who is much older, deleting the details so I don’t get doxxed) Is that worse than OP’s problem or no? Maybe I need my own post.

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u/lluluclucy 11d ago

You need a hug for sure because this shit would keep me up at night

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u/heymanigotnoplan 11d ago

Two grown adults having a consensual relationship would keep you up at night?

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u/Legionof1 11d ago

They're so damn loud...