How close?

Question:

How close?

I found out recently that a bud of mine is my cousin. His Great Grandmother and my Great Grandfather were siblings. This makes us 3rd cousins correct? Thanks.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Yes. You have 5 generations:

1) Married couple
2) Siblings (Your GGF, his GGM)
3) 1st cousins
4) 2nd cousins
5) 3rd cousins (You and he)

The relation of each generation to you and your buddy are:

1) Great Great Grandparents (Same)
2) Great Grandparents (Different)
3) Grandparents
4) Parents
5) Selves