Room with my twin bro?

momma-three
Sat, 20 Feb 2010 04:52:37 +0000

My sons (twins) roomed together for the first two years and have no regrets. In fact, they said it made things easier in terms of studying and the social aspects of room sharing. They lived together for 18 years and did not want to start college with the thought of getting an incompatable roommate.

Their second year, they lived in a suite with three other guys, and this year they share a house with friends. They are each so busy with very different schedules and ECs but they each seem to enjoy knowing that their best friend is around.

If you and your brother have a great relationship and are best friends than I do not see a reason to need to room apart. Parents of singles seem to think this is a very bad idea and fosters co dependence, but the reality is that twins (especially identicals) are what they are, and it is a bond that many do not understand. The one thing I know about my sons is that they have learned to compromise since they were infants and now they could just about live with anyone. I hope my perspective is helpful.