2007-05-01 07:53:53 · 48 answers · asked by christopher_theob 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
If you are of the opposite sex.
2007-05-01 07:56:32 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm shocked how rude to you some people are in their answers. The term "incest" appies only to forbidden relations, and there are very few places in the world where marrying the 2nd cousin is a forbidden relationship. In fact, in many countries, historically, it was a favoured relationship - it kept the land in the family. And some contributors are talking out of the backs of their hats about in-breeding; kheserth has that one correct.
You'd have to check what the law is in the jurisdiction where you live. But you might like to take note of the level of hysterical and poorly-founded opposition to the idea - probably mainly from Americans, I suspect, by the way they write. If you do marry your second cousin, don't go and live near any of these people!
2007-05-01 09:17:41 · answer #2 · answered by jimporary 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marrying a second cousin is legal because the blood line isn't close enough to cause problems with having children.
2007-05-01 07:59:35 · answer #3 · answered by Deb S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its legal pretty much anywhere.
Don't get stressed over 'inbreeding'. It takes generations for inbreeding to cause a problem. I'm not suggest siblings run out and get married, just saying you shouldn't freak out about having kids if this happens to you (the 2nd cousin bit).
2007-05-01 08:04:36 · answer #4 · answered by kheserthorpe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah i think so...you would have to check the laws in your state though. I think it would be weird to be married to a 2nd cousin though.
2007-05-01 07:57:41 · answer #5 · answered by Drea Z 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Legally and morally - yes. Same as any other marriage, most important question is - do you want to commit to the other person for life? If the answer is yes - go ahead. Be happy.
2007-05-01 08:12:30 · answer #6 · answered by annie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the state. In california you can marry your first cousin, but in most states I believe they have to be third or more.
2007-05-01 07:57:10 · answer #7 · answered by Songbird 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's legal, but eeeewwww, I would stay away from that. I think 2nd cousin's should be off limits for dating/marriage. It's just a little too close to incest.
2007-05-01 08:00:16 · answer #8 · answered by Amy27 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
why in the world would you want to marry ur second cuz. aren't they other people on this planet you can fall in love with apart from your immediate family. Start looking around, alot of options available.
2007-05-01 08:09:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if you are kidding or not but just in case you are not. Have you ever heard of "Incest"? It is wrong to marry a blood relative!
2007-05-01 08:08:17 · answer #10 · answered by Patricia F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do people really think you can? I mean some people may think its ok...but when you think about it, its your BLOOD FAMILY!! gross!! why would you even want to marry someone in your family? 2nd cousin or not...that is gross!!!
2007-05-01 08:03:23 · answer #11 · answered by tracee2923 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋