Here we go again and maybe the last time writing about those questions (never say never hehe). The following questions are related to some bad emotions, but again they’re not a big deal. Let’s start sharing opinions for the third time, hopefully without confusing anyone this time.
“What is it like to be a twin?”
I don’t know, you tell me, hahaha. And honestly, I get the question. A lot of people see it as something special, and that’s completely fine. I wouldn’t call it special, though. I’d call it extraordinary luck — having someone so close to you, someone you build a kind of magical, supportive tandem with. So yes, I understand why people ask. And I usually (and unfortunately) end up saying it’s kind of like having a sibling… just a normal one. I hate that it ends up like this, but I can’t really help it. Most of the time it’s just bad timing, or not enough time to explain things properly, and honestly, that kind of explaining is pure energy drain. So here I am, saying it (well, writing it) now, trying to make up for all those chances I previously wasted.
When twins are truly close, when they love each other, grow together, and share life as fully as they can until the moment comes to walk different paths — having a twin is something truly incredible. They share and quietly protect their scandalous little sagas, draw strength from one another, and often find themselves capable of supporting not only each other, but everyone around them as well. They become living proof of how empathy and sacrifice look in action, not forced, not performed, but driven by pure instinct.
And this isn’t just “a twin case.” It applies to any pair of people who live in a similar rhythm and witness the kind of bond described here. To be a bit objective: we didn’t choose to have a twin, nor would we ever refuse it. Still, it’s important to remember that each of us exists with purpose, carrying uniqueness in our own detailed, different form. In the end, we don’t exist only for ourselves, we exist for one another.
I should probably say that I’m speaking purely from my own perspective, not to suggest that anything else is less important, or that it can’t be just as special and amazing. And if it didn’t come across that way, perfect. That means you get me. Thank you.
I also know that there are twins who suffer within their twinship, and that makes me genuinely sad. They are meant to feel that almost-perfect joy and to live the opportunity they were, in a way, gifted with. Of course, there are serious and valid reasons why things sometimes turn out differently. Still, I wish and gently encourage them to remember their own kind of uniqueness and to try, if possible, to build a healthier relationship. One that finds its rhythm and leads toward satisfaction and happiness. That’s what this journey we’ve started is about; trying to mend broken bonds and sharing awareness, so people begin to seek something better. Not better in material terms (which sit far below the honor of any civilized person), but better in life philosophy.
“Do twins fight?”
Of course :D! Just like any siblings, twins fight too. But when we’re talking about twins who are truly close, those fights rarely last long and usually end in laughter, hehee :P. Sure, they can sometimes be more serious, but that’s not the usual case. There’s almost always some kind of compromise, and when there isn’t, it usually comes down to a misunderstanding (something that can always be ironed out). It’s similar to the fights of a married couple, in the end, there always need to be compromises made. But once you learn how to live with that, it turns into a kind of balance and blessed harmony I genuinely wish more people could experience.
Some people really like to label twins as the “evil” one and the “good” one, depending on which twin is more likely to start a fight or keep it going (/▽＼). It’s kind of funny, because in that way twins can actually see how others perceive them, which differences get highlighted, and maybe even work on those traits if a situation ever calls for it ( ͡~ ͜ʖ ͡°). You know what I’m trying to say, like having a few built-in switches (=P). Hehee, but I hope we’ll never really need to use them… unless this cruel world forces us to. So until then, we’ll just stick to our identities.
That’s all the questions I had something to say about, from a twin POV. It was actually pretty interesting, since these are the most frequently asked questions, and now the answers are right here… so technically, no one ever has to ask us any of them again while these blogs exist.
Btw, I’m kidding! 〜(￣▽￣〜)(〜￣▽￣)〜