Theory and research based on the experiences of adult twins
Twinship Sometimes Feels Like a Scary Roller Coaster Ride Insight into extreme anger, loneliness, and longing for twin closeness I have devoted many hours, days, weeks, and years trying to understand the love and loyalty, rage, guilt, and humiliation that twins have for one another. Fighting and even estrangement can make a twin relationship unbearable. …
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When Twin Fighting Won’t Stop The most commonly asked question from twins who visit me online or in person goes something like this: “My twin and I have not spoken to each other in years because we cannot agree on how to get along. Our parents, siblings, and friends want us to get along, but …
Some facts about twin conflict that need to be talked about openly. Popular culture and mythology suggests that twins have an ideal relationship. These stereotypical ideas have infected our meaningful understanding of twinship. In reality the opposite is true. Twins have a very difficult time getting along. More often than not, twins feel ashamed that …
the price that is paid for too much closeness with your twin is astronomical. As a society, we are interested in all different types of investments that will contribute to our overall mental and physical health and longevity. Twins, because of their early and profound attachments, face different emotional challenges than non-twins. Ordinary siblings separate …
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