The thing about incest I find interesting is that I think people are mistaking what exactly makes it disgusting. It seems that people think biology is the main factor. I think many are disgusted because they have developed relationships with these people from a very early age and have known them forever, and it's that aspect, not how similar their genes are, that makes it very taboo. All of us human are basically a large family if we're being honest. Why do we see news stories about long lost mothers/sons, fathers/daughters being reunited and then getting together after having never seen another before? It's because there's no previous history to be disgusted by. Biology I think has very little to do with it.
When I think of being in a relationship with my Mom or sister, that's abhorrent to me. But it has nothing at all to do with our genes. It's because of experience, roles, and the dynamics of family relationships that make it unappealing and repulsive. This is why I can say with no shame I'm attracted to my cousin because that relationship is not there. I've seen her a handful of times in life, she is a stranger to me. And she is cute. There is no "family" history to be repulsed by. Genetically, OK. But if that's such a big deal, I guess I can walk down the street, point at someone with brown hair, and say, "hey, that girl has brown hair.....we have the same genes, therefor, she's family and is unf*ckable".
And yes Shadow, I'm mentally ill. Have been for quite some time. I know I'm labelling myself as a sicko forever more on these boards, that's fine. Just being honest and it makes for good conversation. In the end, I don't think it's weird to be attracted to family in that way if you don't really know them, even if they are in close proximity.
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