The Sunday Mail
Tendai Mbirimi
Bridal writer
In cases where a set of twins marry another set of twins, there is double bliss for the families.
This does happen, but not often.
The occurrence is referred to as a quaternary marriage.
Last year, Farai and Tendai Katonha of Chitungwiza wedded the Neshamba twins — Yvette and Nvette.
This year we witnessed another quaternary nuptial ceremony.
Australian based twins — Justin and Justice Jasi married Maud and Mildred Masasi at a colourful ceremony held at Zimbali Gardens in Harare last Sunday.
Those in marriage or those who have experienced the union understand how difficult it is to find a matching soul-mate.
The search is made even more complex when one limits the hunt to a specific stratum of the population — such as twins looking forward to a marital union with another set of twins.
The chances of success in such a hunt are very minimal.
But the Katonha and Jasi couples think otherwise.
They opine that such opportunities often present themselves and argue that it is the spirit of accord that leads to twins settling for similar things.
According to the couples, the marriages are done out of volition.
“Twin-life is centred on an inherent spirit of togetherness which makes us inseparable in anyway. None of us was forced to compromise as people may suggest. As identical as we are, we also have a matching understanding which motivates our decisions,” said Farai Katonha.
“It is easier for me to understand my wife when she tells me that she misses her twin sister because the same inseparable feelings she has for her sister are the same feelings I have for my twin brother,” Justin said.
He added that quaternary marriages are good since less challenges are likely to be faced in the union. He said the sharing of almost similar emotions from either side make it easier to understand each other.
The couples said the unions bring added advantages.
The Jasi brothers said it is logistically easier for them to take care of their in-laws.
“This makes economic sense. Whenever we decide to visit our mother in-law, it is the same route, same journey, same grocery, but two wives,” they said.
Statistics provided by the International Human and Marital Rights Organisation (IHMRO) indicate that 70 percent of marriages between twins and non-twins collapse in a space of three years from the date of nuptials.
This, therefore, makes it more reasonable for twins to seek the hand of other twins in marriage.
Interestingly, statistics also prove that twin parents have less chances of giving birth to twin babies.
The theory seems to be proving true for the Jasis and Katonhas. To date, they have sired two kids apiece, with no set of twins coming through.
However, it is important to note that no matter how identical and close the twins can be, the twins are not willing to share their man or woman.
Are there any more twins to embark on this adventure? Only time will tell.
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