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This is just... the most bizarre thing. My cousin's kids call me "uncle." In truth, they are "first cousins, once removed." But "First cousin, once removed Zack" is a mouthful. So since they were born, it has been "Uncle Zack."

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I was confused at people acting like this was uncommon to be honest. I had an aunt and uncle who I don't even remember the proper relation at the moment. My mom and uncles called 'them' aunt and uncle also.

It wasn't until I was in highschool I realized my family rules: if they are your age, they cousins. If they are "grown" they "ants" and Uncles. For family friends and godparents. I don't know how or if I'm related to a lot of my family to this day