Newbie question - synchronizing iPhoto picture with Aperture

Hello everyone. Sorry to pop a somewhat ******** person but I'm unable to find the straight-forward answer from the forum so here I go.
I just installed Aperture 3, and was able to import the iPhoto picture albums. However, when I make picture modifications from Aperture, or import new pictures in iPhoto, both applications do not sync up. Is there a way that both Aperture, and iPhoto, can syncrhonize the changes? I'm new to this, so please pardon my ******** question.

Hi Terence,
Thanks for the clarification. I thought Aperture works like a plug-in for providing more editing flexibility.
Now, did I do it right by "importing" the iPhoto pictures? or there's a different way (if any) that I should have done? What I've been doing in the past, is the ability to share iPhoto album with my wife on the same iMac. When I make changes or additions from my user profile, my wife can see those changes from her profile and vice versa. Will Aperture give me the same flexibility?
Thank you all for your time and feedback. I appreciate it.

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