Adopted woman's life in tatters after DNA kit reveals boyfriend's sickening identity

A woman has shared her despair after a DNA kit revealed her boyfriend of six years to actually be her biological brother, admitting she doesn't know where to go from here

A woman's entire life has been turned upside down after a DNA kit revealed her boyfriend of six years to be her biological brother. The 30-year-old, who was adopted from birth, explained how she met her boyfriend after graduating from high school - and instantly hit it off with him.

She says they "bonded" over the fact they're both adopted, finding comfort in their shared experience. Taking to Reddit, she said: "I was adopted as a baby. I love my parents and my parents love me - who cares if they aren't my real parents.

"My boyfriend was also adopted and when we met it was one of the things we sort of bonded over. We both didn't learn we were adopted until high school and we both were lucky and had good families."

She went on to explain how their relationship blossomed "very fast" thanks to their "understanding" and "attraction" to each other.

Curious about their family heritage, the couple ordered at-home DNA tests simply to learn about their ancestry.

But they were not at all expecting the shock they were about to receive.

"We understood each other very fast. We were attracted to each other quickly. I've never met someone and felt immediate attraction and familiarity," she added.

"Now I know that the comfort and familiarity is because he's my brother. Not my half brother - he is my full brother.

"We've done everything a couple that has been together for six years could do.

"We've said we love each other, we've had sex, we've celebrated anniversaries, we've met each other's families."

The woman says she is thankful she and her 31-year-old partner decided not to have children early on in their relationship, dreading to think what could have happened.

She said: "I saw that we were siblings. I was shocked to say the least.

"I'm really hoping they made a mistake but things are kind of starting to make sense to me now.

"We always get the 'You guys look so alike' or 'He's the male version of you'. Long before this test we've always gotten compared.

"We always just laughed it off but I have spent the morning looking at pictures of us together and realising that we really do look so alike.

"It's freaking me out and I don't know what I should do."

Hoping the test is wrong, the couple are putting themselves through more DNA testing before making "any big decisions" about their future.

She added: " I still love my boyfriend/brother and we have been together for six years.

"We have a house together and a whole comfortable life. I still see him as the love of my life.

"I'm hoping that this test is wrong and will do a real test soon but I'm panicking.

"He doesn't want to freak out or make any big decisions until we get a real test somewhere.

"But I can tell he is freaked out and it was odd laying in bed next to him."

After sharing her situation on social media, some users provided her with words of comfort, while other shared their advice.

One user said: "Six years is a long time, but I would absolutely end the relationship. I could never knowingly pursue a sexual relationship with my own sibling. That's just gross.

"It's one thing if you never knew, but you do now. I guess you guys can remain friends perhaps. However, at the end of the day, the decision is ultimately yours to make."

Another user added: "Six years already, y’all did everything a couple could. Throw the test away, don’t tell anyone, and live as if you didn’t know. If you want children later you can have a surrogate.

"Even if you break up, I suggest you take the secret to your grave. Don’t tell even your parents, just say you’ve fallen out of love but still want to be in each other’s lives."

A third user said: "That's a tough situation you're in! To be honest, I don't know what is the best solution for you, if it freaks you out, I don't think this relationship can last very long.

"But if you're both OK with that and understand the risk of a pregnancy, you're not harming anyone therefore I don't see a real problem with that situation.

"Although, you may not want to share this information with your friends/family that would create weird a situation everywhere you'll go."

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