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10 Signs You're The (Cool) Mom Friend

Let's face it — your children just wouldn't be the same without you.

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10 Signs You're The (Cool) Mom Friend
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She loves on you like a mother does, it's impossible to imagine life without her and every friend group needs a presence like hers. Who is she? The beloved mom friend. Chances are, you have a mom friend, or you are the mom friend.

1. You always know what's going on in your friends' (ahem, children's) lives.

How did the cross country meet go? Trick question. You don't even need to ask because you've already bookmarked the team's web page. Your friends always wonder how you remember the details of everything they tell you, but what can you say? It's a magical mom power.

2. Everyone knows they can turn to you when they have a problem — everything, from homework struggles to relationship fiascoes.

You may not be a therapist, but you try your best to help in any way. As a result, friends see you as the "go-to" for advice.

3. You have a preemptive sense for disaster.

Not to mention, you excel at sending out those much-needed reminders. You consider all outcomes and plan accordingly. Raining outside? Don't worry; you thought ahead. You've always got an extra umbrella at no charge.

4. Safety is your number one priority.

You may look like a teenager, but you're a mom at heart. Still, that doesn't mean you're no fun! Regardless, you just make sure no one is doing anything too reckless.

5. You try to take everyone's opinions into consideration.

It's only natural for everyone to have different opinions. What sets you apart is the fact that you are willing to listen, respect and consider all these opinions when making a decision so that everyone can find something they enjoy.

6. You encourage everyone to open up, and you're sure to look out for them.

After all, talking is better than not. Bottling up feelings is never the way to go. You love having daily conversations with your friends about how they're doing. You're not a helicopter mom, but you still like to make sure your friends are taking of themselves by getting good sleep, eating nutritiously, etc.

7. You are a listener.

Listening is the most important part of being a mom friend. You are happy to listen to a rant and support your friend with an open heart. You listen because you care, and your actions reflect it as well.

8. But, you're also a talker.

Sometimes, you might even be the designated talker of the group in public situations, and that's fine by you.

9. You never forget a birthday!

In fact, you don't even need a calendar. It's all stored in your brain.

10. If someone hurts one of your friends, your mama bear comes roaring out.

An enemy of a friend is an enemy of yours, and you are sure to defend your friends no matter the time of day.

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