Laura Riding

I feel an intense intimacy with those who have this loathing interest in me. Further than this, I know what they mean, I sympathize with them, I understand them. There should be a name (as poetic as love) for this relationship between loather and loathed; it is of the closest and more full of passion than incest.

American Poet

Chris Christie

I am pro-life, I believe in exceptions for rape, incest and the life of the mother. That's my position, take it or leave it.

American Politician

Understanding 'incest' involves awareness of its serious legal implications and possible punishment.

Legal consequences

The word 'incest' refers exclusively to relations between immediate family members, like parents, siblings, or children.

Close relatives

'Incest' also carries a significant social stigma beyond legal aspects, often seen as morally reprehensible.

Cultural taboo

'Incest' can take on different meanings or normalcy in various historical or cultural contexts, often tied to royalty.

Historical context

Awareness that the concept and acceptance of 'incest' can vary greatly across cultures and time periods is crucial.

Different interpretations

'Incest' can make listeners uncomfortable due to its taboo nature, so it's a word used carefully in conversation.

Taboos affect usage

'Incest' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe situations that mimic the closeness but lack familial context.

Metaphorical use

When used metaphorically, 'incest' implies an unethical crossing of professional or social lines.

Ethical boundaries

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