Ask Grandma Anything: Cousins in Love

Dear Cutie,

I have a very personal, peculiar, and somewhat abnormal question that myself and my partner have been seeking advice on for almost a year now. My partner and I are first cousins. We are a cousin couple, and have been in secret now for, almost a year. We simply cannot live without each other, but the mounting pressure of family and friends finding out about us becoming unbearable, and we are struggling to make a final decision! There is no doubt we want to spend the rest of our lives with each other. Have you ever encountered such a couple? And, I think more importantly, what would you do? Thank you for your time, advice, and most importantly, keeping our secret, a secret. Have a great day:)

Signed,
Secret Love

Dear Secret Love,

There is nothing wrong with your relationship. Talk to your doctor. If he thinks there is any problem that you should face, talk to him. He understands. And, other than that, you might talk to your pastor or your rabbi.

If I met a couple like you, I would say good luck to you. It is none of anyone’s business how you know each other. What matters is that you are in love and want to spend the rest of your lives together.

It is very painful to live your life in the dark, but you are the only ones who know if you are comfortable stepping into the light and celebrating your love. Remember, you aren’t hurting anyone.

The word in Yiddish is “beshert.” That means that God chose it to be like that. That’s what it is. Good luck to you. I know you will be happy.

Love,
Cutie

Dear Cutie,

I have a very personal, peculiar, and somewhat abnormal question that myself and my partner have been seeking advice on for almost a year now. My partner and I are first cousins. We are a cousin couple, and have been in secret now for, almost a year. We simply cannot live without each other, but the mounting pressure of family and friends finding out about us becoming unbearable, and we are struggling to make a final decision! There is no doubt we want to spend the rest of our lives with each other. Have you ever encountered such a couple? And, I think more importantly, what would you do? Thank you for your time, advice, and most importantly, keeping our secret, a secret. Have a great day:)

Signed,
Secret Love

Dear Secret Love,

There is nothing wrong with your relationship. Talk to your doctor. If he thinks there is any problem that you should face, talk to him. He understands. And, other than that, you might talk to your pastor or your rabbi.

If I met a couple like you, I would say good luck to you. It is none of anyone’s business how you know each other. What matters is that you are in love and want to spend the rest of your lives together.

It is very painful to live your life in the dark, but you are the only ones who know if you are comfortable stepping into the light and celebrating your love. Remember, you aren’t hurting anyone.

The word in Yiddish is “beshert.” That means that God chose it to be like that. That’s what it is. Good luck to you. I know you will be happy.

Love,
Cutie