The Same But Different: How Twins Can Live, Love, and Learn to Be Individuals, Paperback/Joan A. Friedman

The Same but Different offers insights on and solutions to the challenges that arise when young adult twins are expected to be independent, self-assured "singletons" after having been raised as twins. Written for twins, their families, and significant others, this book -Instructs twins how to have an honest, authentic relationship -Explains why twins may feel disappointed about friendships that don't match the twin connection -Teaches twins how to work through their guilt about wanting more space -Discusses why some twins are afraid they might never love anyone else as much as they love their twin -Reveals how influential twin connections are in choosing a spouse, a profession, and a place to live -Offers tips and strategies to navigate the issues of separation, individuality, and codependence -Provides insight and understanding to families and significant others coping with twin struggles