What twins can teach us about friendship
Twins often share a close bond that extends to their social networks. While they may have overlapping friendships, the extent of this overlap can vary based on whether they are identical or fraternal twins. As they grow older, twins may begin to form independent friendships, impacting their relationships with each other and their peers.
- ▪Ricky and Royce Marnell, 28-year-old fraternal twins, have spent most of their lives together and share many friends.
- ▪Research indicates that identical twins tend to have more overlapping social circles compared to fraternal twins.
- ▪Twins may rely on each other for social connections, which can sometimes hinder their ability to make independent friendships.
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The HighlightWhat twins can teach us about friendshipThey grow up together, but are twins destined to share a social network?by Allie VolpeUpdated May 29, 2026, 10:12 AM UTCShareGiftPaola Saliby for VoxAllie Volpe is a correspondent at Vox covering mental health, relationships, wellness, money, home life, and work through the lens of meaningful self-improvement.Ricky and Royce Marnell, 28-year-old fraternal twins from Orlando, Florida, have seldom done anything apart. Together, they competed on the wrestling team throughout their childhood and adolescence. On weekends, they’d venture to the nearby park to play football. When boredom struck, they’d head to the garage for a friendly game of ping pong.
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