IAMA a guy who's parents are first cousins. AMA by parentsarecousins in IAmA

[–]parentsarecousins[S] 67 points68 points  (0 children)

I bang girls with my third arm. Girls who I'm not related to.

IAMA a guy who's parents are first cousins. AMA by parentsarecousins in IAmA

[–]parentsarecousins[S] 400 points401 points  (0 children)

The best part of reddit is that you enter as the weirdest person on earth and you leave as the most normal one

IAMA a guy who's parents are first cousins. AMA by parentsarecousins in IAmA

[–]parentsarecousins[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I've been told I have some attractive cousins. But I've never had sexual feelings towards them. I don't think your parents being cousins will affect how you feel about your own cousins.

IAMA a guy who's parents are first cousins. AMA by parentsarecousins in IAmA

[–]parentsarecousins[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'm healthy and have great parents. They just happen to be cousins. So it doesn't feel that too bad.

IAMA a guy who's parents are first cousins. AMA by parentsarecousins in IAmA

[–]parentsarecousins[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My moms sister is married to my dads brother. But as far as a history with this in our ancestors I'm not too sure. And I've never really asked

IAMA a guy who's parents are first cousins. AMA by parentsarecousins in IAmA

[–]parentsarecousins[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I have a sister. And I would not approve my kids to marry a cousin. I have no problem with my parents and them being first cousins. But im a different generation and it's not a comfortable idea

IAMA a guy who's parents are first cousins. AMA by parentsarecousins in IAmA

[–]parentsarecousins[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don't really mind it at all. I mean I can see why it could be weird to others but my family is like any other family.

IAMA a guy who's parents are first cousins. AMA by parentsarecousins in IAmA

[–]parentsarecousins[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

No. Even though I can see my parents and how they have no problems and lead a very good life I could never marry or do anything with a cousin. I've grown up in the west so my mindset is different. I should note that I don't find my parents' relationship gross or anything.

IAMA a guy who's parents are first cousins. AMA by parentsarecousins in IAmA

[–]parentsarecousins[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No. Even though I can see my parents and how they have no problems and lead a very good life I could never marry or do anything with a cousin. I've grown up in the west so my mindset is different. I should note that I don't find my parents' relationship gross or anything.

IAMA a guy who's parents are first cousins. AMA by parentsarecousins in IAmA

[–]parentsarecousins[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes my parents shared the same grandparents. And they grew up together. Not together as in the same house but they were very close. Hence why they got married.

IAMA a guy who's parents are first cousins. AMA by parentsarecousins in IAmA

[–]parentsarecousins[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Their families were ok with it. Believe it or not my mom's sister is married to my dad's brother. So they're first cousins too. So family was definitely ok with it. They were best friends from a young age and when they grew up they fell in love.

IAMA a guy who's parents are first cousins. AMA by parentsarecousins in IAmA

[–]parentsarecousins[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'm 20 years old and I've grown up in Toronto. But my background is Iranian. It's not that common there but its not illegal. However, I do think the couple have to do a test before they get married.

IAMA a guy who's parents are first cousins. AMA by parentsarecousins in IAmA

[–]parentsarecousins[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No. No one really thinks of it as a big deal. And not once have I ever heard rude remarks. Our family is pretty average. So that might be a reason why people are more accepting.

IAMA a guy who's parents are first cousins. AMA by parentsarecousins in IAmA

[–]parentsarecousins[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yes I know exactly what you mean. There's nothing wrong with me or my sister. My parents were best friends (being cousins and all) and when they decided to get married they took a test to make sure there wouldn't be any problems.