It is not unusual, especially for elderly couples, to feel comfortable with and be attracted to their cousins. To say they shouldnt marry if they fall in love is unfair. But as cousincouples.com points out, unlike with other relationships, if things dont work out, youll still be cousins for the rest of your life.

Why you shouldnt date your cousin?

First cousins who marry run twice the risk of having a child with genetic abnormalities, according to a previous Health24 article. Now a new study suggests that children born to parents who are cousins have a significant risk for developing a mood disorder – such as depression or anxiety.

Can I fall in love with my cousin?

Although some communities do allow marriages between cousins, it is difficult for most to imagine a romantic relationship between first cousins as they are considered siblings. However, there have been cases where romantic feelings creep in inspite of being aware of the complications.