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Can I date my future step-sister?
Saturday said:

This makes it even MORE awkward since you WOULD BE her brother.

Patra responds:

I would agree with you if they were being raised together from youth. These 2 are in their teens.

And whether or not they act on their feelings, they are attracted to each other, and not in a brother and sisterly way.

I think if they date now and get it out of their systems now, the situation may be resolved by the time the wedding happens. If they don't, I am afraid the feelings will get idealized in their minds and fester for a decade or so until it explodes at a really inappropriate time, after they have been living as family for years. Let's face it, at 14, 6 months is a long relationship!

Two things to consider, though.

One, besides the fact that I think you are too young for a sexual relationship (but if memory serves, the hormones are starting to flow), please remember that you will have to see this person in your home and with your family for a long, long time. I think if you get sexual with this girl you may be very sorry. This is one girl you won't be able to avoid if it doesn't work out. Awkward doesn't begin to express how it will feel! Take a really, really slow approach on the physical aspects, even kissing. Be good friends first. After you get used to this girl being like family to you, you may decide that a romantic relationship doesn't feel right after all. If you rush into a physical thing, it will make the situation very uncomfortable for you both.

Point 2- don't hide it from your family. If you feel the need to hide it, I think it means you know it's wrong and have no business doing it.

This is a tough one.

Good Luck!
Patra

 

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