What would you do if this situation happened to you?

What would you do if one of the two awkward scenarios happened to you? Both are highly unlikely, but possible, so I'm curious what you would do if either happened.

Scenario 1: You date a girl/guy(depending on your sex) and you really liked that person a lot. They were extremely attractive and you really liked them and even thought about marriage. You find out that one of your mom or dad(pretend they are divorced) got married to the girl/guy you are dating's mother or father. Thus, making the person you are dating your step sister or brother. Would you continue to date that person?

Scenario 2: You move far away from your parents(if you haven't already) and meet a guy/girl who you really like, and get married in a private wedding with only you two. Coincidentally, you find out that one of your mom or dad has also gotten married, and to one of the person you are dating's parents. Would you get a divorce?


For me, to both scenarios I would continue the relationship. If I really like that person I'm not going to let something like that get in the way, and it's not like we are blood related, so to me I definitely would continue seeing them. Most people I ask these questions to say they would end the relationship because it would be too weird. To me, it's only messed up if there is a blood relation, which makes it incest.

I would continue the relationship, simply because we're not related, and we won't magically be related and have kids that grow up with pink skin, five fingers on each hand, and no overbite.

First situation.

Dad, fuck off. I gotta marry this girl, I don't need any of those half sister-fornication jokes from my friends.

Kind of like Marmalade Boy. In my opinion, it's not as bad as finding out your beau was a half-brother or sister. Kind of reminded me of this one man who continually donated sperm in his town, then stopped. He asked to remain anonymous and then realized that he has "fathered" over 200 people. Not only that, but the incest, yikes. I personally don't think that is enough of a deterrent (being step siblings) to ruin a relationship forged before being related.

Why not? we didn't grow up together nor are we related by blood. So there are no actual consequences present in the scenarios.

Either way you're not blood related with your partner so it doesn't matter.
Case#1: They're doing it intentionally so you shove it in their face and proudly get married and tell them they're never going to see their grandchildren. And if you're a guy then change your last name to you wife's last name and name your child's last name to it too. That should be hell for some parents since the older generations care more about it than the younger generation.
Case#2: Well, if it ain't a small world after all... well, it's not like it'll get in anyone's way of being happy so stay married.

Sure it is unlikely but it doesn't mean that it has to end badly, i wouldn't separate myself from this person just because they 'suddenly' became my step sibling unless they have been one for a while (like half my life).
Sounds like a Disney movie or something >_>

Originally Posted by Dee

I personally don't think that is enough of a deterrent (being step siblings) to ruin a relationship forged before being related.

I concur. I really don't see any reason to withdraw from the relationship. Of course, it would sound a little fucked up to some people hearing that they married their step-sister, but after they explain the details, most, I would believe, would just say, "Oh. That makes sense."

Why not? It's not like you found out that you're genetically related.

Continue. Since you're not blood-related, it's safe to marry the guy/girl so that the child wont suffer because of the relationship. for the scenario #1, perhaps we could consider to change the family name.

I'd go ahead and enjoy being married to someone I love. Likely though, I'd try not to live in an area near my(our) parents, just because the assumptions people make would make me uncomfortable.

Nah, in my opinion it would be pretty gay.

Originally Posted by DragoonKain

What would you do if one of the two awkward scenarios happened to you? Both are highly unlikely, but possible, so I'm curious what you would do if either happened.

Scenario 1: You date a girl/guy(depending on your sex) and you really liked that person a lot. They were extremely attractive and you really liked them and even thought about marriage. You find out that one of your mom or dad(pretend they are divorced) got married to the girl/guy you are dating's mother or father. Thus, making the person you are dating your step sister or brother. Would you continue to date that person?

Scenario 2: You move far away from your parents(if you haven't already) and meet a guy/girl who you really like, and get married in a private wedding with only you two. Coincidentally, you find out that one of your mom or dad has also gotten married, and to one of the person you are dating's parents. Would you get a divorce?


For me, to both scenarios I would continue the relationship. If I really like that person I'm not going to let something like that get in the way, and it's not like we are blood related, so to me I definitely would continue seeing them. Most people I ask these questions to say they would end the relationship because it would be too weird. To me, it's only messed up if there is a blood relation, which makes it incest.

lol. Someone who would finish a relationship because of those events, wouldn't actually love'em. Plain and simple.

Originally Posted by eriol

Continue. Since you're not blood-related, it's safe to marry the guy/girl so that the child wont suffer because of the relationship. for the scenario #1, perhaps we could consider to change the family name.

Yup. No blood-ties, no problem. If you really loved them then it wouldn't matter.

I think if you had no blood-relation that I think it's perfectly fine. But I personally would feel that it's a little awkward. However, if you really love the guy/girl, I think no doubt it would be perfectly ok. It's more of wanting to overcome that social construct that has been built.

I'd still continue the relationship.

Not blood relative. Therefore, incest is not performed.

Yup - no incest, no problem.

Hell, I still think marrying a cousin is perfectly fine.

Step sister? No Problem!