A married couple in England had their marriage annulled after discovering they were twins separated shortly after birth.

Eeek. I don’t even know how those two people could even take that news without their heads exploding. I cannot fathom the thoughts and emotions they are dealing with and will deal with for the rest of their lives.

First of all, I can’t believe that any modern culture would separate twins for adoption. I’m not a twin, but I’m sure it’s crazy strong bond. I would think that if a childless couple were given chance to adopt not only one, but two babies would jump at the chance. Giving a parentless set of babies a home where they had a chosen family and blood family seems to be the best of both worlds. Plus who could say no to TWO BABIES?

I have tried to put myself in their shoes. What would it be like if I married my bro-nevermind. I cannot go any further forward with that line of thought.

I wonder if their adoption played a part why they fell in love? Did they meet and find out they were both adopted? Was it an instant bond they shared that may have sparked the romance? Were they surprised at how much they had in common?

I’d feel a little less bad for them if I found out they knew they each had a twin running around the UK somewhere and decided to get married before they explored their genetic make-up a little more.

I can’t imagine finding out my husband was my brother. Everything we’ve been through. Of course, there’s the obvious intimacy, but then there’s everything else. Our marriage is the sum of our experiences together, just like the relationship between siblings is but they are VERY different experiences and emotions. Now I wonder if they will be able to build a new relationship as brother and sister or if it’s just better to cut all ties in attempts to move on with their lives?