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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sometimes I weirdly worry about the gene-pool from my DH's side of the family. They tend to drink a lot and are very dysfunctional with some diagnosed mental issues. Its all a hot toxic mess. I worry procreating with him would mean risking my children inheriting genetic factors. Is this a thing? [/quote] Yes, it is real. Those traits are heritable - they can be passed down genetically. DH is an ashkenazi jew with all sorts of mental illnesses and developmental disabilities that run in his family. Our son is autistic and our daughter has a genetic disorder that pretty much only ashkenazis get. In my case, I didn’t know his family history until after we got married because they all kept quiet about it. From time to time, I am angry about that.[/quote] This is covered in premarital counseling and by one’s OBGYN.[/quote]
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