Looking for some honest advice about something, without judgment. My question is related to something that is allowed under US/State Law, but likely subject to moral and cultural interpretation of the individual person and society. In the USA, it is permissible to marry more distant relatives...

I would welcome any answers that could be backed up with science and communication concepts. My wife and I are big fans of Gottman's books and we are pretty analytical with things. To the point, my wife has consistently shared things with me that are disturbing to me. A movie she likes, a song...