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Negiah

Question:

Is it mutar for a male to hug his female cousin where it is clear he is only doing so in order not to make her feel bad (i.e. she is not religious and does not understand the whole concept of ervah)?

Answer:

You should not initiate but if she approaches, you do not have to resist.

Sources:

Rambam Isurey Biyah 21:6

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