Dear Queenie,
I found out that my husband’s parents are first cousins and he is very upset about it. I haven’t told his parents that I found this out about them.
Queenie, should I say something to them or let them keep their secret even though we already know about it?—I know the truth
Dear Know the truth,
I wonder whether your in-laws are “keeping their secret” or just do not think it is anything worth talking about. Marriage between first cousins is legal in many places and permitted under special circumstances in others. In biblical times it was quite common.
Tell your husband’s parents what you found out and let them discuss it with their son so he can stop being upset about it.
