Is there a way to tell you apart?
many ways. scars, facial differences, behaviour, moles etc
Are you indentical or fraternal?
identical
How far apart are you?
between being born? approx 15 minutes. in life? we live together
Do you share a special connection? Do you have twin telepathy?
we share a special connection, but no twins have telepathy, and the ones who say they do are lying
Do people mistake you for each other, how have you used that to your advantage?
never have used this to our advantage
Did you ever dress alike?
at home, yes. not when we go out, because it attracts unwanted attention
Favorite memory together?
a 250 km hike we did in the australian wilderness
(For Identical Twins) Do you ever do anything to look less alike?
not really. we have different fashion taste, but we actually avoid doing things that will make us look different. we keep our hair the same for example
Do you have the same personalities and interests?
different personalities, we both like the same things generally, but each of us has special interests and skills particular to us. we are politically the same in beliefs, same with religion
How do you celebrate your birthdays?
we usually get drunk. sometimes we will buy each other gifts, but not often
What was the most embarrassing situation you ever found yourself in because you’re a twin?
being asked personal questions about our bodies, for example breast size and whether our genitals look the same
Have you struggled with your identity?
never
Do you sometimes compare yourself to your twin?
only in a positive way
What effects does being a twin have on your life?
we have many complementary skills. i feel we are greater than the sum of our parts. in some ways, its like being a single individual who is superhuman.
What are the most annoying things people have said to you about being a twin?
“are you twins?”
What’s the biggest fight you’ve ever had with your twin?
i wouldnt say we ever had a genuine fight. the most our opinions diverged the most, my twin wanted to buy a motorbike and i told her no. because its too dangerous
Growing up, how was your relationship with your twin?
very very good, we looked out for each other
How is your relationship with your twin now?
we moved out of home and still live together, share a bed etc
What are the biggest misconceptions about twins?
we can feel each others pain, read each other’s minds, that kind of thing
What are disadvantages of being a twin?
attracting SO MUCH ATTENTION no matter where we go. people thinking they have a right to approach us. being sexualised constantly. having incest suggested.
What are advantages of being a twin?
the companionship, always having someone who “gets” me. working as a team.
What are things to NOT say to twins?
anything to do with breasts, genitals, sex, sexual partners, or incest
Say something to twins
its okay for twins to stay together
Say something to parents of twins
please dont force separation onto twins
Do you sometimes wish you weren’t a twin?
no
Do you actually like being a twin?
yes i love it