9-Reasons-why-Cousins-are-the-Next-Best-Thing-to-Siblings-MainPhoto

Sibling-Relationships-How-to-Tighten-the-Bond-with-Your-Sister-or-Brother-Photo2

A recent study found that we choose our friends based partially on natural selection. We tend to be good friends with people who, genetically speaking, could be our fourth cousins. So it makes sense that the first cousin relationship is indeed something to honor and appreciate. With that in mind, here’s our list of 15 reasons why cousin relationships really rock.