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Dear Abby column sparks marriage for cousins and domestic shifts
In a reader letter, a woman reveals she and her first cousin wed after being inspired by Dear Abby’s note on cousin marriage. Abby responds that such unions exist in many countries and genetic counseling can mitigate risks. Another reader argues for shared domestic duties as more modern, with both partners contributing to cooking and chores.
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