1. What’s it like being a twin?
You may think this is a clever question, one that will give you insight into the magical world of twinship. But we’re sorry to say that we never really have a good answer to this one. How would we know – we’ve been twins our whole lives. It’s pretty great. What’s it like being a singleton? Lonely? Sorry about it.
2. Which one is the evil one?
*Cue silent finger pointing* When you ask six-year-old twins this, they might smile. Do not take this as encouragement to ask adult twins the same question, after a certain age it just gets a little weird. We both think we’re the smarter, better twin and we always will.
3. Do you ever forget which one you are?
What. No. Go Away.
Well, okay. There was that one time. My twin was on crutches from a recent ankle injury. We were in a department store and I told her I’d meet her downstairs in the makeup section. My twin took the elevator and I took the escalator. I rounded the corner to look for her. When I saw her across from me, I started waving. It took a few moments and a concerned look from a woman at a makeup counter to realize that I was waving at my own reflection. So, to answer the question, sometimes.
4. Which one do your parents love more?
Please do not ask this. Twins are constantly compared to and pitted against each other. We know you're (probably) joking, but asking which one is loved more can only go one way – poorly. This question is to be avoided.
5. Can you read each other’s minds?
Twins are magical in many ways, but this is not one of them. Can we anticipate each other’s emotions, responses and thoughts absurdly well? Absolutely. This is because we have spent almost every minute together for the majority of our lives and have experienced nearly identical upbringings. But we might tell you that it’s due to an inexplicable telepathic ability because it’s fun to mess with singletons.
6. Can you feel each other’s pain?
What? No. Stop it.
7. Do you take tests for each other?
For the most part, twins perform similarly academically. So, while it has likely crossed our minds, no, we haven’t. We use our powers for good, not evil. Like for sharing fake IDs and knowing we can never truly be found guilty of committing a crime.
8. So, who’s older?
The second-born’s most dreaded question. Particularly for young twins, this is one to avoid. The older twin will love you for asking it, but the younger one (that’s me) will despise you. Don’t reinforce the hierarchy.
9. Will you and your twin marry twins?
Uhh…hard no. That would be massively creepy. And who would want to marry a twin? You’ll be spending your life competing to be the most important person in their life. No, thank you.
10. Is it fun having a twin?
The answer: It’s the best thing in the world. You have a perfect organ donor. (No need to ask – yes, I have already given my twin permission to save my body for spare parts if I die first.) You have a built-in best friend for life – someone who couldn’t leave you even if they wanted to. Sharing clothing lets us have twice as many wardrobe options. You always have someone who is looking out for you. You have someone to commiserate with during family gatherings and disagreements. Someone who you know can relate to you. Bottom line: Having a twin is amazing. We highly recommend it.
