Dear Auntie Kate:

Our daughter is dating my wifes cousins son. The young adults
share the same Great Grandmother. What is the relationship? 2nd
cousin? 3rd cousin?

Dear K,

Your daughter is dating her second cousin.  We do a lot of peer counseling
here at cousincouples.com, and you are actually my very first letter from a
parent researching on behalf of their child. Thank you for writing.

We have a link from our site where you can order "Forbidden Relatives".  It
should give you a better understanding of why so many questions surround
cousin relationships in our society. Also, we have a running survey on how
cousins feel and what they think about various issues.  Having a quick peek
at the questions and answers may be give you some insight to this
relationship.

Good luck!  I do hope you prove to be supportive and loving parents,
whatever the outcome of this relationship.

Sincerely,
 

Aunt Kate