Theory and research based on the experiences of adult twins
Understanding Separation Issues That Arise Between Twins, Their Friends, and Partners Helpful insights and advice Learning how to de-escalate the emotional disruptions that friends and spouses bring to the twin relationship is an important skill for every twin to learn. One hundred percent of the twins I have talked with openly share that friends and …
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Twins Can Teach Non-Twins The power and comfort of closeness. Throughout history, twins have been considered to possess special magical powers. In our culture, the twin relationship is idealized as a perfect mirroring experience that builds confidence and security throughout life. Outdated and fantastical, this myth that needs to be dispelled and evaporated into outer …
A parable for twins and parents. Last night I was working with my long-running twin estrangement group. We were discussing the lengthy journey of truly separating from your twin, which of course can be an ongoing psychological problem. The psychological separation process starts with the awareness that you are a twin as a child, to …
The Indelible Twin Identity When have I done enough for my twin? When do I take my turn? I hear these questions in one way or another every time I talk to a twin. And quite frankly I have always wondered and worried if I could have helped my twin more. Or, “Why didn’t she …