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23 Things You Know To Be True When Your Mom Is Your Best Friend

She is the best, best friend that you have.

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23 Things You Know To Be True When Your Mom Is Your Best Friend
Alyssa Eckley

Just a few of the things that you know to be true when you're lucky enough to have a mom who is also your best friend.

1. There is no such thing as a dull moment.



Displaying Screenshot_2016-07-07-21-25-38.png2. You always have someone to hang out with


3. Staying in on a Friday night isn’t boring

4. You always have a workout partner

5. ….even if you have to force one another


6. She’s the world’s best wingman

7. But she’s really picky about who she’ll let you date


8. You’re both equally embarrassing in public, but neither of you care

7. She knows which of your other friends are fake before you do

8. …and she isn’t afraid to tell you

9. You never have to look for someone to go shopping with

10. ...and she won’t lie to you if something doesn’t look good on you

11. Household chores turn into dance parties

12. You have someone to hang out with at awkward family functions

13. You also always have someone to text when you're in an awkward situation to make it less awkward

14. She’s the wisest of all of your friends

15. You never have to worry about her judging you, she’s already seen you at your worst

16. You always have someone to confide in


17. She really does know you better than anyone


18. which means her advice is always spot on

19. You probably have countless pictures together

20. And you’ve both posted them on Facebook, Instagram, etc.

21. Whenever someone asks what you’re doing your response is usually “hanging out with my mom”

22. Basically you’re a package deal

23. She’s the best friend that you have, even if all your other friends are pretty great too

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