I’m a 24-year-old Hindu boy currently pursuing B.Tech. I’ve fallen in love with my cousin — my mother’s brother’s daughter. She’s 23 and has completed her MBA from Amity University. We don’t live nearby, and our families don’t talk anymore, but there’s no hatred or bad blood between them either.
Over the past few years, we’ve developed a very deep bond. She genuinely cares about me, supports me, and understands me in ways no one else does. I love her truly, and she feels the same about me. We both want to marry each other and are serious about our future together.
However, we’re confused and a little afraid because:
We are both Hindus .
Some people say cousin marriage is not allowed, while others say it depends on the region and community.
We don’t want to go against our families, but we also don’t want to lose each other.
We want to handle this respectfully and legally.
Is it legally allowed in Hindu law for me to marry my mother’s brother’s daughter?
Should we speak to our parents now or wait until we are more settled?
Will society or our relatives create problems?
We are not teenagers with a crush — we genuinely love each other and want to build a good life. I just want mature and honest advice on how to proceed. Thank you.