Hands up who thought about dating their cousin? In the UK it is legal to marry your cousin; in parts of West Africa there's a saying, "Cousins are made for cousins"; but in America it is banned or restricted in 31 states. Restrictions include genetic counselling or that couples are past the age of reproduction. I've never lusted after my cousins, and I'm confident the feeling is mutual.

My parents are out for a month and I'm staying with you," I asked. Well do you wanna stay up? My parents are going on a date, won't be back till tomorrow and my siblings are going to bed at 7pm so we have the sitting room to ourselves! And don't come downstairs unless it's an emergency," I replied shoeing them upstairs. I've never kissed anyone in school before," I admitted.

Snow is flurrying, seasonal greetings are in the air, and romance is all around. Other people, of course. We know, we know. Of course not!