He’s in love with his cousin

With Auntie Agatha , gataedo@yahoo.com, agatha.edo@gmail.com , 08054500626


Dear Agatha,

Thanks for being who you are, your advice is healing in themselves.

I have a close friend who fell in love with his second cousin three years ago. They have been lovers on till recently when the reality of their family ties dawned on them. She is trying to break up, while he has the difficulty of letting go.

My question: what implication would they have if they continue?

Is it wrong to fall in love with a relation, not a sibling?



Dear Agatha,

Thanks for being who you are, your advice is healing in themselves.

I have a close friend who fell in love with his second cousin three years ago. They have been lovers on till recently when the reality of their family ties dawned on them. She is trying to break up, while he has the difficulty of letting go.

My question: what implication would they have if they continue?

Is it wrong to fall in love with a relation, not a sibling?

What should they do?

Arms





Dear Arms,

In some cultures, it is forbidden while in other cultures it isn’t such a big deal especially as they are second cousins.

Impress it on your friends to first of all investigate their culture, find out what is forbidden and what isn’t. They should also bring the relationship into the open by discussing their feelings with their family members.

It is only after they have weighed all the options, family ties and customs of their different people that they can make a decision on whether it would work out or not.

Good luck.