There is nothing quite like being a twin. While many people have siblings, not nearly as many have grown up with another sibling who is your exact age and has your same birthday. I am blessed to be really close to my twin sister and we have experienced a lot of things as twins over the years. Whether you are identical or fraternal, same gender or opposite gender, there are just some things all twins can relate to. Here are some of the things that twins experience while growing up together.

1. Matching outfits

Most twins inevitably end up in the same exact outfits, even if they are different colors. When shopping for twins, people will pick up two of the same outfit so that the twins can match even more and that cute photos can be taken. It is just what is easiest for parents.

2. People mixing up your names

Even if you are fraternal twins, people will still accidentally call you by your twin's name. I've learned to respond to both names.

3. Getting asked a lot of questions about being a twin

Part of being a twin is getting asked by a lot of other people what being a twin is like. People are always intrigued what it is like to be multiple. We constantly get asked if we are fraternal, if we can read each other's minds, if we have everything in common, etc.

4. Sharing everything

Siblings in general always end up sharing, but it is multiplied by 100 times for twins. We shared birthday parties, toys, friends, a bedroom, and even a car. You learn to get used to having to share with another person and appreciating what you have. Sometimes you could convince your parents to get two of everything to save the trouble.

5. Getting compared to your twin

This is another thing people will talk about if you are a twin. People will always talk about your personality differences and who is better at what. Typically, you and your twin get used to this.

6. Most importantly, having a built-in best friend

Having a twin automatically gives you the chance to have a life long best friend. You understand each other better than anyone else can because you lead similar lives, have the same family and some friends, and you are there to see all that life throws at one another. As a twin, you always have someone to hang out with, laugh with, and just have fun. You are always together so you can feel totally comfortable around them.

Being a twin has been one of my greatest blessings in life. It has taught me to share, be understanding, love, and be the best friend and twin that I can be. I would not trade being a twin for anything in the world.