Same age, same birthday, same height, same friends. What is the difference? Imagine growing up with a sibling that shares your birthday and certain parts of your life. Someone you could rely on to always be there for you. This is also known as a built-in best friend, a term many people use to describe having a twin. Whether it’s doing homework, studying, or just having fun together, all twins have that special bond that many other people will have trouble understanding.
Don’t be fooled by the looks though, having a twin can also cause lots of trouble. This special bond can cause problems, like a lack of privacy, rivalry, or jealousy. Greta Tibus is one of these people. She and her twin do not get along well, so when people make assumptions she does not take it well. “My least favorite part about being a twin is having to share everything, and people assume you are the same person,” said Tibus.”It’s like having any other sibling but with people assuming you’re the same person.”
Twins may look alike, but they are not the same person. They do not always know everything about the other person. They can’t read each other’s minds. Una Jeremic is a sophomore in high school and has a twin sister. They can usually be found together, but still are not the same person. “One of the biggest misconceptions is that we always know where the other is. Sometimes we don’t know what the other one is doing. We are not always together,” said Jeremic.
Twins, being the same age, will usually meet the same milestones at the same time. This can cause fights between them about who did it better, who got the higher score, or even, who did it first. For Quinn Herring, it is the opposite. He loves spending time with his twin sister. “One of my most memorable moments with her was probably when we both got our driver’s license,” said Herring. “We were both growing into adults while having fun driving together.”
While some twins are not always together, others always want to be together. Having your own space while having a sibling can be hard for everyone, especially twins. Francie Herring, a sophomore, loves her brother, but sometimes she just needs some personal space. “He always barges into my room, it’s kind of annoying. He is always in my business,” said Herring.
No matter what relationship twins have, they each know how to support each other in times of need, while having fun growing up together. They have made many core memories together, and plan on making many more.
