Chinese always believe that 2 people of the same surname should not be together as there are higher chance of genetic defects. Is this true? It was a law in older days that 2 people of the same surname are not allow to get married. What about now? Is it something that is not advisable?
Answers:
1. There would only be defects if in fact the 2 people were related.
2. As long as your not related in any way.closley...not a problem!
3. I don't know about Chinese custom or law but unless you are blood related, having the same surname does not have any genetic repercussions.
I would assume social repercussions would be minor & all said in jest, however, as I said before, I don't know about Chinese custom or social beliefs.
4. A name is in no way a true sign of being related to someone. Genetic defects have nothing to do with a NAME, just with relatives because their genetics are too similar and there is less variation in the gene pool. There are many people with the last name Smith, but very few are related close enough to cause these kinds of issues. Find out how distant your relationship is and then find a biologist. Genetic testing can tell you a lot these days.
5. Having the same surname is not equivalent to being genetically related. If there is a high chance you are blood relatives, then don't get married. Probably back then, people were related if they had the same surname. Now, with international travel so rampant, there are heaps of families with same surname, but not related, or least not enough to cause problems.
6. If they aren't blood relatives there is no chance of genetic defects.
7. Genetically would only come into play if they were from the same family and the chinese would know now wouldnt they?
The whole point of Question's and Answer's is having a place we can come and vent our problems , ask for help and take on board the advice given and be able to process the BS from the real people wanting to help the situation , while not all Question'ers actually heed the advice after processing it and use it to make their live's less stressful and more comfortable / manageable a lot of people do actually move on after the advice is given.
When I give advice it's usually based on a double sided coin , I tend to give the side where the problem is real and does need tending to and advise moving on and giving yourself time to mourn the loss of a marriage or a loved 1 and then taking up some hobbies like art classes or theatre group's , what ever is needed to rebuild the self esteem and the inner soul.
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For this question I am afraid even though it may get me many thumbs down , I feel that this question is not real.
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