AITA for not wanting my daughter to marry her cousin?
A father’s heart shatters in silence as he uncovers a secret tangled deep within their family roots—a revelation that his daughter’s fiancé is not just a stranger, but her fifth cousin.
The weight of tradition and love collide, leaving him grappling with a decision that feels both impossible and heartbreaking.
When the truth finally spills into the open, it ignites a fierce storm of emotions, tearing at the fragile bond between parent and child.
Faced with his daughter’s unwavering resolve, he stands at a painful crossroads, torn between protecting her and fearing the loss of their relationship forever.
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Commenters Came in Hot with Their Takes:
Support, sarcasm, and strong words — the replies covered it all. This one definitely got people talking.
The original poster (OP) is experiencing significant distress over the discovery that their daughter's fiancé is a fifth cousin, leading to a firm refusal to financially support the wedding.
This has created an immediate and severe conflict, resulting in the daughter threatening to cut off contact with the OP.
Given the deep emotional rift caused by withdrawing financial support based on consanguinity, the central question becomes: Is it justifiable for a parent to withhold support and impose a veto on a major life decision based on genetic distance, even if it risks permanently alienating their adult child?