How related is too related?

[ThatScience]

Okay. So I have a bit of a crush on my step-cousin. We are not related by blood nor marriage. She is my aunt's boyfriends daughter. Is it normal to have feelings for someone so closely associated with you? It it too complicated to be worth-while bothering myself with it?
Your feedback and suggestions are much appreciated.

[Ambrosia]

Relations are relations, no matter what the blood line. It would be frowned upon by your family members and could cause a rift in your family relationships.

I don't recommend pursuing any type of a relationship with your Step-Cousin unless someone gets divorced from the family.

[disassociation2016]

Technically these isn't an issue here; however relations like this are fowned upon and I wouldn't mess around with her if I were you.

[Timmy93]

Don't pursue anything you can flirt a lil but thats it and after time you will just stop liking her

[SuperSuraj]

Technically she isn't close to you or your family at all, buttt like everyone else said it would be frowned upon, i wouldn't if i were you.

[terbear]

I think it's fine. Go for it!

[Dan_UK]

Your choice, you aren't technically related so the only thing stopping you is your family's reaction

[anonymous53]

Okay. So I have a bit of a crush on my step-cousin. We are not related by blood nor marriage. She is my aunt's boyfriends daughter. Is it normal to have feelings for someone so closely associated with you? It it too complicated to be worth-while bothering myself with it?
Your feedback and suggestions are much appreciated.

It's usually not a good idea to date within the family, no matter how close the relation it is usually very frowned upon. Remember, this person is your family, you're stuck with them the rest of your life.

[Saosin]

If you are questioning whether or not it is a good idea to do something it probably isn't worth delving into. Simple as that.

[Jennifer's Ashes]

I wouldn't do it tbh.

[Vegito]

It's not illegal, cause you arent related by blood or anything, but as others say, it would be somewhat strange. It's like dating your cousing or something, a bit different, but still, she is sortta a family member. Feel free to flirt a small amount, but nothing major unless a divorce or breakup happens in the family.

[Sage]

If you even have to ask, don't.

[GryffindorSeeker]

Okay, wait. Aunts boyfriend? Or are they married? If this man and your aunt aren't even married, she might as well be your next door neighbor, she's not even technically your cousin if they aren't married. So why not? It seems fine to me! Dating a co-worker sounds like MORE of an issue than this.

[xktx]

technically there is nothing wrong with it, but it might cause a problem in the family, so if it a crush, i dont think its worth the effort, but if you think its alot more than that, id talk to people first. x

[Dack]

I think for this the absolute maximum you could do (though still i wouldn't recommend it) is maybe fool around with her. Hell, I've fooled around with my blood cousin before. Just don't go further or it could get awkward to explain.

[Jimmy Page]

Its not ilegal but can be frowned apon by your family,and you cant know how she would think about it,and if you decide to try,dont run around and shout it out to everyone.im actually dated my stepbrother and that went ok,we have been together for 1 month and 2 days.

[HaydenM]

why not go for it, she is of no real relation to you. She is just like any other person, if the family disapproves does it really matter if these two people like each-other?

[Timmy93]

Relations are relations, no matter what the blood line. It would be frowned upon by your family members and could cause a rift in your family relationships.

I don't recommend pursuing any type of a relationship with your Step-Cousin unless someone gets divorced from the family.

agreed

[red_light drama]

I dont know if I would in the same scenario, but you can think of it like, what if you are double dating with your brothers gf and her sister, there it would be permitted, while its kind of the same concept because nothings official and their individual relationships. Only when when serious its like what would happen if the brother married the gf, then you'd be like in-laws or something. So what happens to the prior? But the thing is, if your aunt marries, this person really is like you cousin in law and you were introduced as kind of cousins... And if your aunt breaks up with him, theres no relation and you can refer to the individual relationship thing.

[Kujiro]

This would be alittle tricky to pull off, better if its not attempted.
Technically, its possible, but due to certain ties, it seems to have caused some issues, where it would be frowned upon.


It too does depend on the feelings, if its mutual or 1 sided, and if your family is open enough to accept such a relationship.
Its eazier to let go if its not mutual.
But if assuming it is, you should speak to your parents about it, and see if its ok to carry on dating.

But we do not really need anyone's permission to love anyone do we? so why bother what do they think.
Do what your heart tells you.
Im sure the answers are there.

Good luck
*smile*

[jacob_1995]

if you have just met her in the past few years, i think a relationship between you two would be more accepted than if you have known her all your life. either way, and based on your family's acceptance, a little flirting and playing around would be fine. however, i wouldn't jeopardize your cousin-relationship with her and the relationship with the rest of her family by being in a steady romantic relationship with her.anyways, you can still be friends with her. my 18 year old male cousin and i are the best of friends and we have great fun together.

[screamtobeheard]

I'd say it depends on how much you like her.