Beyond the usual rivalry and spats between brothers and sisters, theres the additional pressure and frustration that comes with always being lumped in with, and compared to, another person. From an early age, twins often feel intense competition as they struggle to forge their own identities beyond one half of a duo.

Is it hard to be married to a twin?

It is not easy. On some level, the double marriage and double divorce are hard to understand unless you are a twin. Each of these young women did not have enough self-confidence and life skills to be with someone besides their twin. A very common example of how newcomers affect twin relationships follows.