Man's Life Ruined By Hospital Test As He Learns Wife Is Actually His Sister

It can be unexpected and distressing to learn that you are related to your spouse.

After learning of a DNA bombshell, a man who remains anonymous turned to Reddit for guidance. 

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A man who made the decision to get evaluated to see whether he could give a kidney to his wife of six years who was unwell.

He undertook testing after discovering that none of his wife's family were potential donors and was shocked to discover that he and his wife had an "abnormally high match percentage."

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The man was apparently placed with a family who moved across the country before being placed for adoption before he was even born.

He had no knowledge of his original relatives and had always believed that his adoptive parents were the sole members of his family.

Eight years ago, he met his wife by chance; they fell in love and started a family together.

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The man is unclear about what to do next after learning that they are related.

Even though he adores his wife and is the father of their two children, there are significant moral and ethical implications to their relationship.

Should he proceed with the kidney donation despite the possibility that it might eventually be harmful to his wife's health? Or should he refuse the contribution and maybe put her life in danger?

People quickly shared their thoughts on the awkward scenario after turning to Reddit for guidance.

One commenter said:

"Oof what a difficult position to be in. I feel bad for the poor guy, not only because he is either half siblings or first cousins with his wife, but also because he cannot tell her yet what’s going on.”

"If she needs that kidney that urgently it makes sense that her general well-being couldn’t handle such a bomb right now.”

"I wouldn’t be able to see my father-in-law in the same way after this. I also wonder if they’ll ever tell the kids. What a mess"

Another wrote: "I mean at this point you are married with children already – you can't take that back so I don't see much point in blowing worlds up, I guess."

And a third agreed: "Everything's been great this long, no point changing it."

The husband returned to Reddit to provide an update on the issue after the post became viral.

He's made the decision to carry out the kidney transplant surgery while keeping everything a secret.

The Redditor added: "I'm not going to bring this up ever. I might look at my FIL differently but nothing will hopefully change. I hope none of the family goes on Reddit and connects the dots.”

"I am donating my kidney to my wife. We have started the full process. That takes time and a lot of preparation.”

"I plan on talking to my wife after the surgery and after recovery. We will decide what to do with our kids. If we are going to get them tested or ever tell them. I will not be leaving my wife.”

"I love and will always be there for her. I made vows and I will keep them. I love her more than I would a half-sister."

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