Growing up a twin is one of the coolest experiences in life. From literally day one, you have someone who is your best friend. I mean they are always by your side. Even though you're both independent people, you're still dependent on one another. Identical twins have the ability to play tricks on people. Fraternal twins however always get those doubtful looks that question if you're even related.
My twin and I look nothing alike, but that still doesn't mean we're not twins and can't act like twins. We still have "twin telepathy." No twin doesn't feel pain when the other one gets hurt. Twins do finish each other's sentences, know what each other is thinking, and can say things in unison. There are times when twins will even come out of different rooms wearing the same clothes.
When you're twins that look nothing alike, people will question if you really are twins. When fraternal twins meet new people together for the first time and you tell them your twins, there's an initial look of confusion. Then comes the questions of why don't you look alike or how can you be twins if you aren't identical. Some people go on to question if we're really related. My favorite response is "You're lying to me. I don't believe you at all."
Growing up being a twin means you've had at least one class together in school. Therefore the teacher/professor will ask you if you two have any relation since you do have the same last name, and are more than likely sitting together on the first day. Then the teacher/professor will proceed to tell you a story about twins.
You would think that since we look nothing alike, that people wouldn't get us confused with one another. The sad reality is that this happens more often than not. Parents, friends, and acquaintances somehow manage to get us mixed up. There comes a point where we (the twins) will both just answer to whichever name is called. So if you only want one of us, you will get both of us.
Being a twin puts you in this unique club that nobody else gets to be a part of. When twins meet other twins for the first time, it's this magical experience. Whether you're an identical twin or a fraternal twin, you and your twin have this special bond. You always have somebody to count on, be your best friend, and do life with.
So to all you twins out there, I'm glad to be a part of the twin club with you.
