Twins generate a great deal of excitement and curiosity, and with the increasing frequency of twin births as a result of IVF and later age of conception, amongst other factors, it is important to understand the true nature of twinship and how it affects, and is affected by, us all. In particular, we need to be aware of the subversive aspects of the twin relationship, as well as common misunderstandings about twins based on our own personal longings and projections. By subversive I mean the powerful unconscious factors that operate both within the twin relationship and between twins and others, … Continue reading Twinship: a subversive relationship