I really never understand the fascination some people have towards twins. It could be that I was born with a different perspective and nothing really fascinates me, OR it could also be that I was born a twin and I will never really understand how people feel when they see two identical people walking side by side.

Being a twin has its pros and its cons, I remember growing up there was a constant question that got really annoying really quickly. When someone walks up to you, in a random place, someone you never met before and says, “Are you guys twins?”, it tends to lose its excitement and meaning real quick. I think that it’s pretty obvious when two people look identical, they’re the same height, the same size, the same everything, that there is a really high possibility of them being twins.

Apart from the same futile question, there is the matter of the incredible resemblance of both twins. There is the irritating, constant confusion of the names that could drive any normal person crazy, yet when you are a twin you are expected to deal with it and accept that probably about 4 out of 5 people will mess up your name and call you by your sister’s name.

Apart from the little annoying things like asking if you’re a twin or being called the wrong name, here is the main thing that I do not like about being a twin: The constant comparison between each other. When your parents come to you and say, “why did you do this?”, “why did you get this grade when your sister got a better one?”, “If she can do it, you can do it too”. I’m not saying that this is only a twin thing, I’m sure everyone who has a sibling would agree that being compared to each other sucks. But I feel like when you’re a twin is different, you grow up being the same person, so when you get compared to each other, it takes something out your relationship with each other.

I’m also not trying to get anyone to think that being a twin sucks, I think it’s the best and most unique thing about me, and here is why:

1. You are born with an automatic best friend, you got someone to talk to, and you know for a fact she cares and would give you the best advice ever.
2. You never have to show up anywhere alone, you have to switch schools, no problem, she’s literally right there next to you.
3. You literally know everything about each other, there are no secrets between you two and that makes you grow closer.
4. Finally, there is the fact that you know she loves you as much as you love her and there is no need to mention it for them to understand your relationship and affection towards one another.

Even when considering the cons there’s nothing that would make me not want to have a twin, I really wish everyone could get the chance experience the bond I get to live with.