Identical twins share a particularly intense bond. They are the result of one fertilized egg splitting into two, giving them identical DNA. As a result, identical twins are as close as two people can be. They can speak in unison (its weird at first, then charming).

Do twins have special connection?

Second, identical twins share the same DNA, making them perfect for scientific studies on the whole nature vs. nurture question. That means 99 percent of twins have never had any unusual or dramatic twin connection or coincidence [source: Radford].

What kind of relationship do twins have?

Twins have been described as a family within a family because they tend to form an entire relationship with one another thats completely separate from the rest of their family. Their relationship with their twin also develops into their primary relationship in a family.

Why do identical twins feel each others pain?

Similar to the mind-reading myth, there are things that cant be explained. There are twins who say they have felt each others pain. And their close relationship and nearly-identical physical structure means there could be a sliver of truth in the theory — as pain can be psychological and can be felt empathetically.