Good point. I enjoyed learning a bit of history from you. It really is all about society, and "normal" is constantly evolving over time. There are still countries today however, who think your cousin is always the best match for you.
And even scientifically, it is alright. While birth defects may be 1-2% higher, you also have a higher chance of having a smart kid (if you both have the smart gene) or a healthy kid (if you both happen to be really healthy.) The thing is gene build up, two bad genes add up, and make a defective child, but two good genes can also add up and make an exceptional child. Therefore, I think anything closer than 1st cousins is NOT a good thing, but 1st cousins and onwards is fine. No offense, but most people who would want to disagree with me are simply ignorant.
Is it normal to be sexually atracted to your cousin.
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Good point. I enjoyed learning a bit of history from you. It really is all about society, and "normal" is constantly evolving over time. There are still countries today however, who think your cousin is always the best match for you.
And even scientifically, it is alright. While birth defects may be 1-2% higher, you also have a higher chance of having a smart kid (if you both have the smart gene) or a healthy kid (if you both happen to be really healthy.) The thing is gene build up, two bad genes add up, and make a defective child, but two good genes can also add up and make an exceptional child. Therefore, I think anything closer than 1st cousins is NOT a good thing, but 1st cousins and onwards is fine. No offense, but most people who would want to disagree with me are simply ignorant.