The classic “mom friend” is a role that every friend group must have. Without this member, the group would typically fall apart. I was never considered the “mom friend” until I came to college. My friends in high school were always more outgoing than me, so usually they took the leadership roles. However, I was surprised when I arrived at college to make friends that were much quieter than I am. Therefore, I’m the leader, the mom, the Beyonce. Here are some qualities you may have if you are the mom friend.
1. You are in charge of all the plans.
Your friends know that plans will be made days in advance as you plan out every detail way ahead of time.
2. You give practical advice, even when nobody asked for it.
You make sure you remind your friends to shave your legs before they have to wear shorts and to pack their toothbrush before going home for the weekend. The world wouldn’t necessarily fall apart without this advice, but it definitely helps them get through their days.
3. You celebrate every accomplishment with pride.
Whether they ace their exam or talk to a cute boy, your heart beams with pride and love.
4. You're up-front and honest about how you feel.
You don’t sugarcoat anything. You want the best for your friends and therefore you will do everything necessary in order for them to succeed.
5. Everyone thinks that you're not capable of having a good time since you're in charge.
Yeah, I look out for my friends, but it doesn’t mean that I can’t have fun too. I'm just a little more cautious and check up on my friends more than the average person does.
6. You help your friends write out texts to cute boys on a weekly basis.
I’m not really sure why, but I always find myself editing my friends’ text messages to boys. I’m always editing their wording and grammar (sometimes it’s simply more appropriate to use “u” instead of “you”, okay?) in attempt to impress all the boys.
7. Your friends are a hot mess when you're not there.
You get constant texts to remind you that you should not have left your friends alone as you know they are doing everything you tell them not to do. Your friends realize it too and feel “off” when you’re gone.
8. You love your friends as if they were your own children.
You yell, scream, and discipline. But at the end of the day, you love your friends with every fiber in you. You want nothing but the best for them, despite how harsh you may be on them.
