Is it morally right for an Uncle to date his step-niece?

Question

My ex is dating his step-niece who is 32 yrs. old, he's 55. He insists that since she's not a "blood" relative it's ok. I said she's been in the family since she was 2 and her Mom is married to his brother. If it was ok, they wouldn't hide the fact from family, but I found out when I caught them making out in the driveway when I went to pick up my belongings. I think it's gross, disgusting and they shouldn't be doing so. She has been coming between us for some time by sending text msgs. to him, calling and letting everyone know she's had a crush since she was a kid. I'm not jealous as I have gone on with my life, he tells me there's nothing wrong with this. Your opinions please? Serious people only need reply....thanks.

Answer 1

No, it's creepy. Really, really creepy.

I think that your ex's brother would be absolutely shattered if he found out. They're both adults, I get that but this has the potential to cause massive upset in their family.

Run, do not walk to the nearest exit. Don't be tempted to tell people about it, you don't want to be responsible for the heart break it could cause to her mother and stepfather.

Answer 2

It isn't morally right in my book.  Too much age difference.  And blood or not, they are family.  It isn't right.  

Answer 3

thats not right...

Answer 4

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Thats horrible

Answer 5

it is probably legal, but seems sick and wrong to me..

Answer 6

I guess everyone has their on opinion, but I don't see anything wrong with it at all. The age difference has nothing to do with it at all as far as I am concerned. Age is only a number. He is right that they are not blood related and so it is okay on that accord as well. If it makes them both happy then I see nothing at all wrong with it. I am sorry you are no longer together, divorce is always hard, but I think he can see her if he wants with no problem.  

Answer 7

If there is no blood relationship, it is perfectly fine.  

Answer 8

It makes me feel icky when I think about it.

If they really, really love each other, it's alright. Love is love, even if it makes people squick sometimes.

It's their own free will. It doesn't affect you anyways, unless you make it affect you by making their business, yours.

Why do you even care about your ex, anyways? Are you only angry because you broke up, and she's the one who kind of make you guys break up?  

Answer 9

it is gross he knew since she was 2 we don't know how he thought of her then when she was young and family to him but we know what he thinks now

Answer 10

No its not morally right at all, but that doesnt seem to bother some people these days.