Rule 1: Don’t be the one to mention it first

Play it cool, don’t freak and for goodness sake, don’t bring the double vision to your bud’s (or boy’s) attention. Let them make the first mention of your twinning trauma. And when they do? Laugh it off.

Rule 2: Ignore rude remarks

So some wiseguy think’s this sitch is a barrel of laughs? Whatevs, babe. Be your usual sweet self and respond with: “She looks fab, don’t you think? Great minds think alike!”

Rule 3: Don’t diss your twin!

We totally get if you’re annoyed that you have an unexpected duplicate, but there is no reason to hate on her. I mean really, why dis someone with such fantastic taste? There’s a reason you two picked out the same dress!

Rule 4: Compliment her

Rather than shooting your twin the death stare from across the room, approach her with grace. Compliment her saying something like, “Cute dress! Where can I get one?” She will be stunned and impressed by your maturity and humor. Hopefully this will turn the awkward situation into something you two can laugh about.

Rule 5: Get snap happy

by Erin Miller | 2/1/2016