Imagine being three years into a happy marriage when you find out… you’re cousins. For Utah couple Tylee and Nick Waters, this wild revelation didn’t just shake up their world—it took the internet by storm.
The couple shared their jaw-dropping story on TikTok, where they posted a lighthearted video of themselves dancing to Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Sweet Home Alabama. Overlaying the clip, they wrote, “Over 3 years into marriage and we just found out we are cousins.”
@nickandtylee I wish I was kidding🤭 #marriedlife #husbandwife #couplegoals #couplecomedy #humor #ick #storytime #family #dating #funny #utah #utahcheck #fyp ♬ Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
If that wasn’t enough to spark curiosity, Tylee’s caption sealed the deal: “I wish I was kidding.”
Their TikTok quickly went viral, racking up 5.7 million views and nearly 400,000 likes. And while many might reconsider their relationship after learning such a surprising fact, Tylee and Nick have decided to stick together. When a commenter asked if they were still married, the couple cheekily responded with another video. As Nick playfully drummed on a pan, the overlay text confirmed, “We have thought about it real hard and our answer is… yes.”
@nickandtylee Replying to @Ryan gosling We’re big fans Ryan Gosling😚😚 #marriedlife #marriagegoals #marriedcouple #husbandwife #couplecomedy #humor #funny #funnyvideos #dating #family #marriage #storytime #viralvideo #ick #utah #fyp ♬ Skibidi Bop Yes Song – KlaskyCsupoStudio
Though they haven’t revealed exactly how closely they’re related—whether as first cousins or further removed—the pair has embraced the unexpected twist with humor. One viewer joked, “Siblings or dating? BOTH.” Tylee and Nick replied with equal sass: “When people ask how we met.”
In another TikTok, the couple shared “silly goofy facts” about their marriage. First, they share the same birthday. Second, they’re cousins. Third, people often comment that they look alike. With each revelation, they’ve shown that a shared sense of humor can weather just about anything.
@nickandtylee Replying to @fifi•_• so the weathers nice today #marriedlife #husbandwife #couplecomedy #couplegoals #funny #humor #family #dating #married #storytime #viralvideo #utah #fyp ♬ original sound – Kinross uwu
Naturally, their followers are desperate for more details. Commenters have flooded their posts with questions, begging for a full “storytime” on how they uncovered their family connection three years into their marriage. One person wrote, “Please just tell us the story of how you found out… I know it’s gotta be hilarious!” Another added, “I need to know if you’re kidding or not. Someone bring me back to the storytime!”
While the internet waits for Tylee and Nick to spill the full tea, one thing is clear: this couple isn’t letting a family twist ruin their happy ending. Who needs a perfect love story when you can have one that’s perfectly unexpected?
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