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The Bond Between Twins
The bond between twins is a unique one on so many levels. Being born together and sharing the same milestones throughout life is not something that most of us singletons will ever truly relate to. Imagine having a "built-in" best friend, as is the case with so many twin sets. It is beguiling to me, as a mother of identical boys, how their relationship with each other will develop. Will the bond between my twins really be stronger or so much different than, say, the bond between my two non-twin daughters? It's interesting to ponder and to watch it all unfold, as they are all still very young.
From what I have read, learned from other parents and observed myself, is that twins do indeed share something special. It seems that there is even a general level of the closeness of the bond between twins. To clarify, identical twin girls appear to have the strongest bond while fraternal boy/girl sets tend to have the weakest. Although, I don't mean that they have a weak relationship with each other by any means, just relative to the other types of twins. Which makes sense, as women, in general, tend to forge the strongest relationships with each other. Here's a helpful, but general guide:
The bond between twins from strongest to weakest:
Imaging going through life along side someone that looks just like you...Fascinating! Some identicals will embrace their similarities, while some will strive to be different. Either way, there's no escaping the fact that you are a twin when your physical features are so alike. This can be the same for fraternals too. Maybe this is one of the reasons for such a strong bond between twins. Understanding each other so completely. From being singled out due to your appearance or the mere fact that you are a twin, to dealing with the every day questions from strangers. This understanding of the feelings, thoughts, ideas, etc. of a co-twin must play into the development of such a close relationship.
Twins will deal with several matters throughout life that only the two of them will comprehend. I have read numerous accounts from twins themselves that talk about being able to finish each other sentences, knowing what the other is thinking, and recognizing intent by a simple expression or look. This type of behavior can only develop through a powerful bond. What kind of bond do your own twins have? Or, if you are a twin, what kind of relationship do you share with your co-twin? Be sure to submit your story if it's something you would like to share with our readers! Chat with other parents of twins now! Learn all about Raising Twins More on the Bond Between Twins Back To Homepage |
 
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