2007-05-26 16:02:37 · 17 answers · asked by goose 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
No and I not sure if that's even legal
2007-05-26 16:05:15 · answer #1 · answered by Signilda 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
to those above that say if you are in any way related, then no: if you go back far enough, then EVERYONE is a distant cousin of each other.
Going back to the original question: to me a 3rd or 4th cousin is about the demarcation line of date/don't date. If you kind of grew up together and are a lot closer in sibling sort of way, then that's a bit shady to me. but if you just met, I'm not opposed
2007-05-26 23:16:36 · answer #2 · answered by hulidoshi 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is perfectly lawful to marry a 3rd cousin in every state of the United States, and there is no greater likelihood of genetic problem than if you married a stranger. It is not sick, and is done all the time.
I used to date a 6th cousin pretty heavy, and one of my first cousins was such a marvelous dancer that I would always rather go to a dance with her than with anyone else in my high school. She was also a dream on a pair of ice skates. She married a West Point grad who dances like a pregnant yak in a kicking contest. Never saw him on the ice, but can imagine it.
2007-05-26 23:17:24 · answer #3 · answered by john s 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Ok, it IS completely legal, but judging from the responses you're getting it's not sosially acceptable. I have no clue why anyone would care and judge who you or anyone else feel like dating, but.
I for one see no problem with it. It's none of my business either. "Prepares for the thumbs down" ... geez
2007-05-27 00:45:56 · answer #4 · answered by NoSurrender 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Third or fourth cousin is far enough removed to have any icky connotations. Go ahead.
2007-05-27 15:06:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who keeps track of their 4th cousins! I may have dated one and know nothing about it.
2007-05-26 23:06:01 · answer #6 · answered by Jane Marple 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
3rd and 4th go far enough back that I don't see it was a problem.
2007-05-27 04:37:54 · answer #7 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yea. 100 years ago people were marrying their first cousins.
2007-05-26 23:05:02 · answer #8 · answered by Eisbär 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, I have a couple of cousins that did it. I feel a little awkward about them but they seem ok.
2007-05-26 23:08:01 · answer #9 · answered by asldfkjdfj 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes.
2007-05-26 23:22:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmm. How far removed?
I would guess, no. Especially if one of their grandparents and one of yours are siblings.
2007-05-28 03:20:18 · answer #11 · answered by cystpuchgr07 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋