--- product_id: 8251017 title: "The Same But Different: How Twins Can Live, Love, and Learn to Be Individuals Paperback – February 1, 2014" brand: "joan a friedman" price: "€ 27.88" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/8251017-the-same-but-different-how-twins-can-live-love-learn store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # The Same But Different: How Twins Can Live, Love, and Learn to Be Individuals Paperback – February 1, 2014 **Brand:** joan a friedman **Price:** € 27.88 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Same But Different: How Twins Can Live, Love, and Learn to Be Individuals Paperback – February 1, 2014 by joan a friedman - **How much does it cost?** € 27.88 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/8251017-the-same-but-different-how-twins-can-live-love-learn) ## Best For - joan a friedman enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted joan a friedman brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Same But Different: How Twins Can Live, Love, and Learn to Be Individuals Paperback – February 1, 2014 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515nF6qnw5L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As a twin, thank you! *by M***X on June 2, 2017* It's really important to let twins have their individuality. I think that was one of the big takeaways for me, being a twin. As we grew up, we were always known as "the twins." Almost never by name, and a lot of people don't bother to differentiate. So it's kind of minimizing us as people. Yes we look alike, and might even have some of the same mannerisms, but people need to realize they are two separate people. I really couldn't thank the author enough for pointing this out and making people aware. I go to a church, and have been for 16+ yrs, and one parishoner doesn't even bother to differentiate us. Yes being a twin can be fun and rewarding, but it can be very hard, especially if you're put in that box and made to stay there. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredibly helpful book for adult twins and those who love them *by K***. on February 26, 2014* My husband is a twin and this book gave me tremendous insight into his experience growing up and how different it was from mine, and how this affects the way we communicate. I also really appreciated that Dr. Friedman discusses something called "twin mystique," the assumption that twins share some magical bond, that they are soul mates, that they inherently understand one another. Thanks to Dr. Friedman, I know see how everyone from parents to friends to the media projects this idealization onto twins which can put tremendous pressure on them and inhibits them from feeling free to develop as truly separate people. As Dr. Friedman says, "when the longing to see twins in a romanticized way prevents others from seeing same-age siblings as individuals, twins feel as if they are merely playing a role in someone else's fantasy." I really have come away from this book with more compassion, patience, and understanding. I am so glad I read this book! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Singletons and twins read this book! *by J***A on February 9, 2019* I love this book and author. For the most part the concepts and stories in this book confirm a lot of relationship, social, and psychological dynamics relative to twins that I have long felt and believed but lacked the words to explain to others. I greatly appreciate the tools this book provides.It's also something worth having to share with a significant other to help them understand the world you're coming from.Even though my twin sister and I haven't had a codependent or extremely troubling relationship we have had issues with competitiveness and jealousy, often one sided with the other one oblivious. This book has shined a light on these issues and secret feelings. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/8251017-the-same-but-different-how-twins-can-live-love-learn](https://www.desertcart.be/products/8251017-the-same-but-different-how-twins-can-live-love-learn) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*