"Look out, there's a car!" "That's how people die!" "Grab a jacket, it's cold" are all phrases you have yelled if you are the mom of your friends. Every group has that one person who is patient, knowledgeable, and caring enough to look after everyone else. Who will remind you to pack an extra jacket, eat something healthy, and that you are loved when you need it most. We love our "mom" friends and if you find yourself relating to this list, you probably are one. Welcome to the club.
1. Your friends' parents trust you.
Chances are you have a close relationship with the parents of your friends and they are always happy to see you. They know that if their kid goes out with you, they'll come back in one piece. They love having you around because they appreciate what a positive influence you are to their kid.
2. You over pack.
Whether its a water, a few extra dollars, or some band-aids, you are always prepared in case one of your friends is not.
3. You're a walking drug store/first aid kit.
Advil, Midol, Ibuprofen. You hate to see your friends suffer, so whatever the pain is you've got the cure for it.
4. The man (or woman) with the plan.
No matter where you go, you always encourage the buddy system and even suggest a meeting spot if someone gets lost. You make sure everyone has your phone number and way to get a hold of you. You're the one that makes sure everyone knows the time and place to meet up and connects beforehand just to make sure everyone knows the plan.
5. You offer help more than you ask for it.
You probably have a really hard time asking for help. Your friends lean on you for strength and dependability. It can be hard for you to let your guard down and admit you are not perfect at everything.
6. You think of your friends as family.
You invest so much time and energy into your friendships that they start to feel like family. You're there for them in sickness, sadness and everything else.
7. You feel under appreciated.
You wish your friends would reach out every now and then to thank you for your loyalty or for being their rock. You love your friends to death but wish they showed some of that love back.
8. You frequently go to your friends' events.
Whenever you can, you're in the bleachers cheering on your friend. They always know when you're there because you're usually the one screaming the loudest. You feel proud watching them succeed and you're there to give them a hug if it doesn't go as planned.
9. You're protective of them.
10. You never give up on them.
