Is it okay to date your third cousin? Since third cousins share only a very small percentage of their DNA, there is no issue with third cousins dating from a genetic perspective. According to an article by The Spruce, marriage between second cousins and more distant cousins is legal throughout the United States.

Is dating a third cousin wrong?

It is considered safe for third cousins to marry and have children, so its legal in the USA. Its also considered safe and legal for second cousins to marry. There is not a consensus of opinion about first cousin marriage being safe or legal.

Is it OK to marry 3rd cousin?

In short, yes, it is legal for second and third cousins to marry in the US. The risk of birth defects in children born to first cousins is increased from a baseline of 3-4 percent to 4-7 percent, according to the National Society of Genetic Counselors.

Is it weird to have a crush on your 3rd cousin?

IMO its fine to date a third cousin. Its unlikely youve ever even met anyone they consider themselves related to. Second cousin is more iffy, but still probably okay.

Can I sleep with my 3rd cousin?

Yes! The main issue regarding marrying cousins is genetics. Basically its because the effect of inbreeding may create genetic flaws in your offspring or children. In the case of a third cousin you are so far related, genetically speaking, that the possibility of inbreeding effects is practically null.