cousins marrying

[Materialgirl]

can first cousins marry

[5029]

yes

[andy hughes]

They can, but it was always a social tabboo years ago. The tabboo is based on sound reasoning - children of first cousins can inherit genetic defects which can lead to a handicapped offspring, although with modern technology and medical screening, this is obviously less of a problem than years ago.

[worder]

depends where you live. here in NC, you have to be cousins 6 times removed by law. andy is right about the health risk of your own offspring. and you're gambling with your own life, should your child be born with problems. i would never do it. having healthy kids is worth more than money. if this is the situation you're in, move away, it's a big world out there, and there's a kazillion people you can meet.

[Oneeyedvic]

Not sure why everyone thinks you want kids. If you want to marry and don't want kids go forth and enjoy

[Riboi]

no first cousins cant. second cousins ca marry tho. although marrying one of your relatives is a bit on the sick side! u not think?