Secret Twin of Spouse

[CuriousInIL]

It would probably take me anywhere from 20 seconds to 20 mins to tell depending on what we were talking about and how identical they looked.

Really, even when you have no original reason to suspect anything is amiss?

I would ask him what we talked about when I went to his trailer the year we met. And I would also ask what crazy things did my friends think when I skipped the meeting that night.


I know that DH would never tell anyone what we had talked about that night, because it was something very personal and if he ever told anyone... He would be sleeping outside for a month!

But why would you even ask that in the first instance? Do you quiz hubby about that ordinarily? I understand after you suspected why you might do that--but I think most of the replies here dont focus on the fact that you are not expecting anything.

Either way I would find out right away... There's no doubt what so ever!! There is just s many 'mannerisims' that he may not realize he has... that would shine through

I think I know my mannerisms pretty well and someone could mimic them easily. But then, what do I know; I think twins must smell alike.

 

[tiredwalker]

Pretty quickly either way.

DH and I have a pretty distinctive way of talking/replying to one another.

DH can't lie to save his life. I'd know before they even finished working out the details.

 

[CuriousInIL]

Pretty quickly either way.

DH and I have a pretty distinctive way of talking/replying to one another.

DH can't lie to save his life. I'd know before they even finished working out the details.

Ahhh, but he doesn't have to lie--only his secret twin has to do that.

 

[jelvenko]

But why would you even ask that in the first instance? Do you quiz hubby about that ordinarily? I understand after you suspected why you might do that--but I think most of the replies here dont focus on the fact that you are not expecting anything.

I explained earlier how I would be able to tell if it was my DH or not. There are some things that just CANNOT be mimicked, no matter how hard they try. Yes, I realie that most people are aware of most of their mannerisms. BUT, there are some things that you don't notice that other people see. Also, even though we've been married for just over a year, I have gotten to know a lot about him, and can tell right awa if something is wrong or going on.

 

[CuriousInIL]

I explained earlier how I would be able to tell if it was my DH or not. There are some things that just CANNOT be mimicked, no matter how hard they try. Yes, I realie that most people are aware of most of their mannerisms. BUT, there are some things that you don't notice that other people see. Also, even though we've been married for just over a year, I have gotten to know a lot about him, and can tell right awa if something is wrong or going on.

OK.

I was asking you and others because the responses on here varied greatly from those received IRL discussions on these points. There, most of the responses (I must say nearly all from males) ranged from days/weeks to months or more before detection. So, it was strange to me when a bunch of folks on here jumped on the "immediately" bandwagon.

 

[lin1235]

Well if I didn't know the secret twin existed, I may feel something's wrong, etc. But I can't imagine going home tonight, have dh not laugh at a joke he would normally find hilarious, and then say "Ahhhh, I get it, it must be your secret twin taking over!"



I should try that next time he acts strange though...

 

[CuriousInIL]

Well if I didn't know the secret twin existed, I may feel something's wrong, etc. But I can't imagine going home tonight, have dh not laugh at a joke he would normally find hilarious, and then say "Ahhhh, I get it, it must be your secret twin taking over!"



I should try that next time he acts strange though...

Yes, that was my point and what most IRL said to me that there is no reason to doubt to begin with and so it would likely take much time and many strange behaviors to get this out. Also, there are many things that happen to folks that make them change and I don't think most people immediately think--A hah, the secret twin--but rather think--O what's wrong why are you behaving differently.

I now understand that this question got a lot of radio time in the 70s after some sort of made for TV movie about a secret twin taking a wife's place so that they could each experience the other's lefe. I also understand that at least a strong minority if not a majority of folks were of the view that the secret would not survive the first time of marital activity.

Again, I wish I could say that I think I am that perceptive; but I think that would fool me for a long time if not for ever.