Should I date him or not?

I have a dilema like most of you...here's my story. There's this guy who likes me alot and I think he's okay too. The problem is: He's the brother of my cousins husband. My cousin married this guy and this guy has a younger brother. He's 26 and I'm 28. He knows I've never dated before nor have I ever been in a relationship with anyone. I recently told him my age yet he continues to like me. The other problem is: is he in a way my cousin? I never thought about it until my friend brought it up and told me that he's my cousin indireclty since his brother married my cousin. Is that true? I need advice as to what am I suppose to do. He likes me alot and he shows it by texting me everyday and calling me to see how I'm doing. He also stated that he really likes me and won't do anything to hurt me in any way. He knows I have insecurities when it comes to dating. I told him I don't trust guys as far as dating goes. He says he'll be patient until I'm ready to date. What should I do? Thank you.

Should I date him or not?
No he is not your cousin. Therefore you are more than free to date him but if things don't work out and you don't stay on friendly terms then it might be an awkward situation wh;en everyone gets together......so you have to decide if you really like him.....but then again, he might be Mr. Perfect for you and you will let him get away. I really think that you should give it a try....talk to him and get to know him and then decide how far to take it. But atleast give it a chance.....and remember age it's just a number.
Reply:why don't you try him out?
Reply:He is no relation to you. He is your cousin's brother-in-law. That's it.


I think that you should talk to him about the two of you dating. Tell him that you want to take it slow, though, because you like him back, but you aren't sure how to deal with a boyfriend-type relationship. From the way you describe him, he sounds like he'll understand.
Reply:He's not a blood cousin, but its not like he's not related at all. I think its cool to date him if you want. Why shouldn't he like you beacuse you are older ?
Reply:In western culture this is called "kissing cousins".


Most marriages in So India and royal families take place with such cousins to keep the property in the family,etc. As long as u are 7 generations without shared genetic heritage u are safe from the cootie monster. My family tried to hook me up with a cutie cousin, but i didnt want to get cooties.
Reply:If you like this guy then you should go for it. This is nothing like dating your cousin, the guy that married your cousin may now be your cousin but only by marriage, and this is his brother. There may be some link between you, but this indirect marital link shouldn't stop you from this relationship. Shame on your friend for making you feel bad about it.