When you're the mom of your friend group, you are left with no choice but to embrace it because, trust me, it isn't always easy. My friends mean the world to me, and I am constantly looking out for them. I want nothing but the best for all of my friends and will do whatever I can to make that happen. Chances are, if you are the mom to your friend circle, you feel the exact same way, and can relate to these next 11 things, too.
1. You're super protective.
When you're the mom, there is no other option but to defend your friend if anyone hurts or takes advantage of them. No one messes with your friend and gets away with it. In fact, you would rather have someone hurt your feelings than theirs.
2. You're the organizer for all of your hangouts.
Group chats are probably created by you. It is usually left to you to be in charge of organizing all of the group hangouts, vacations, or basically anything else that comes up, too. You know that organizing everything yourself is easier on everyone else, and it probably wouldn't get done if you didn't take control.
3. Everyone comes to you for advice.
Even when what you have to say isn't what they want to hear, your friends value your advice. They know that you have their best interests in mind and would never want to fail them. You would rather be the "anti-fun" one than see your friends get into trouble.
4. You're the one who comes to the rescue when there is a problem.
Whether it's a breakup, they're sick, or they have had a bad day, it is usually you who rushes over to take care of them.
5. Your friends are most nervous about introducing their new significant other to you.
Forget their actual family—when your friend's start dating someone new, they have made it clear that you are the person they're most anxious about introducing them to. Your friends know that you are going to have an opinion about anyone they are interested in having a relationship with.
6. You constantly find yourself worrying about them.
You always make your friends text you when they get home. and if they don't, you'll spam their phone until they do. Knowing your friends are safe is important.
7. You're always looking ahead.
Yes, you can see your friends are going to make a mistake before they can, but you come prepared when you hang out, too. Hand sanitizer, sunscreen, snacks? You got it covered.
8. You often feel like you know your friends better than they know themselves.
You call them out when they aren't being themselves or when you think they're making a bad decision.
9. You're supportive.
Even when they do something that you don't agree with, at the end of the day, you'll always have their back.
10. Their happiness is super important.
As long as they're happy, you're happy.
11. Your friends thank you.
"I don't know where I would be without you," has come out of their mouths once or twice. Even if you have to sometimes be the "bad guy," everyone has made it known that they appreciate how much you care.
