Topics Crushes & attraction

Is it normal to be attracted to your cousin?

Yep.Totally normal

Yes, feeling attracted to a cousin can happen, and having the feeling doesn’t mean you’ve done anything wrong. Whether acting on it makes sense is a separate question, with family dynamics and local laws to consider.

Attraction can show up in unexpected places, including within a family. You don’t choose every feeling that crosses your mind, and having one doesn’t mean you need to act on it—or that it defines you.

If you’re thinking about pursuing anything, pause and consider consent, the effect on family relationships, and the fact that laws around relationships between cousins vary by location. Keeping boundaries is perfectly reasonable, especially if the attraction feels uncomfortable or one of you is underage.

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