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Feelings are not wrong. They just are. In general, the incest taboo is as much societal thing as a biological one. Common ancestors are the rule, not the exception. The question is: How far back is far enough? You two share maybe 6% commonality in genes (not 12%, because only half of an individual's genes are passed on to any particular child; in a large family, siblings will average only slightly over 25% commonality, not 50%).
Thus, the likelihood of genetic insult is rather low, and with today's technology some of that potential can be avoided with genetic screening.
So... your issue is really a societal one. Firstly, do the laws allow your situation? Secondly, and more importantly since you can get around the first by moving, can you handle the family censure if you continue? That to me is the real consideration. If the two of you, as consenting adults, want to have whatever sort of relationship, it is up to you. But your family need not approve, and you have to be prepared for that.
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