I am a twin.
Do some research on the dynamics of twins…..yes there are some whose personalities clash while other sets get along well. ( i witnessed uncompatible twins physically fighting all the time…these types of twins should had been separated into differnt schools or classes).
One thing to note is that there is a dominant twin and a passive one, and that while they are establishing there place , that this struggle will continue between them throughout their lifetimes.
Much like two siblings fighting for their place in the family too.
In my case we got along quite well and did things together alot.
We never lacked for company, thus never felt alone in fact later this developed into needing space apart to develope on our own and to find privacy and our own individaities.
Looking back on it now at age 65 years, I have come to the conclusion that If I had twins I would NOT highlight the twin thing!
We both grew up with comparisons that were downright cruel.
We hated the attention brought on by parents .teachers,peers etc
We were not recognized for individuality.
I would rather had been allowed to develope on our own.
In one experiment we were separated into different classrooms for a year…it was excruciating at first but we talked together about our different friends and experiences which added to our compatibility.
Later in high school we strove to develope our own interests , friends , part time jobs to learn to rely on our own self rather than the other twin supporting, as should be to become a strong person.
if this is not encouraged..one will find the twins depending on each other too much and when later in life they eventually marry they may inadvertantly pair up with a partner whom resembles the needs that was supplied by the other twin.
We must all learn to stand on our own two feet in life.
Fortunately we separated ( she left school at age 17years of age..pregnant and lived a very difficult life…her choice) where I was devastated and worried but came out of that experience stronger and self reliant .
She married a dominant partner that fills her security needs and hopes for a better future, after three failed marriages, but she is now happy and contented.
I am self reliant and love my freedom after my children have grown and my husband and I divorced years ago.
I feel a freedom that I had never experienced before.I guess that is retirement?