Why Are People So Curious Of Twins

Why are people so curious of twins? Whenever I tell someone that my sister and I are twins, they immediately become interested and begin to ask countless questions. “Who’s the older one?” is the one single question I have been asked the most in my life. It pains me a little bit to say that she’s the older one, but I always make sure to add that it’s only by two minutes. Another thing people always say to me is, “How do you and your sister get along so well? My sister and I fight all the time!” I always answer by telling them that twins have a special connection and bond that no other siblings can possibly experience. Being a twin is a rare and unique experience that has helped me become my own person. If I had not grown up as a twin, I would
not be the person I am today. When we were young, it was impossible to separate us. I would cry when she went somewhere without me, and she’d cry when I went somewhere without her. When she started to play soccer, I thought, “Hey, that looks fun!”, so I started playing soccer, too. Having a constant playmate was the best. I was never bored- every day was a new adventure! It was always comforting going into the first day of school knowing that I already have one friend. Kids would tease us when we would hold hands as we walked into the preschool classroom, but we didn’t let that break the strong bond between us.
Now that we’re much older, I don’t feel the need to be a carbon copy of my twin.
I stopped playing soccer a few years ago because it just didn’t interest me. The real reason I began playing soccer in the first place was because that’s what my twin did, and I wanted to be just like her. Even though I don’t play soccer anymore, I always make sure to attend her soccer games to cheer her on. We do share some of the same interests, and we even have some of the same friends, but our personalities and temperaments are polar opposites.
I’m the complete opposite of her. She is very outgoing, and loves to be around large groups of people. I’m more reserved and quiet, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. In fact, I think I’m the opposite of her because I want to be my own person. I don’t feel the need to compete with her or to try and have the same personality or interests.
Being a twin is synonymous with having a lifetime friend. Even though we may have our disagreements from time to time, I know that our bond will never be broken. She’s basically my best friend. Not many people in this world can say they’ve experienced the closeness of a sibling relationship. We’ve been together literally since day one- we were “womb-mates!” My twin experience has helped me grow as a person, and I wouldn’t be complete if it wasn’t for
this.