We always talk about how friend groups that have the friend that's the "mom," but never a friend that's the "dad." For me, I've been blessed with several people that fall under the "dad" friend category. They are both males and females and are a big part of my life. Here are some of the qualities that the "dad" friend will have.

1. They always make sure you get home safely.

My "dad" friends will always make sure my roommates and I get home, with feeding us pizza, after a night out. Somehow, they are always there to make sure we are where we need to be, even if they have to help us break into our own place after locking ourselves out.

2. They give you the right amount of help.

They won't take the role of the "mom" of holding your hair back while you puke, but they will definitely be there with a slice of pizza and a glass of water when you're done. They won't suffocate you with what you shouldn't be doing and maybe encourage you to do something that you shouldn't be doing.

3. They always protect you from those creepy dudes at parties.

They can see how much that one guy is annoying you at a party and somehow, they are able to get you back without it being too obvious. They are your protector, just like how your real dad would protect you.

4. They tell you how it really is.

The "dad" friend is not afraid to tell you what you really need to hear. It can range from "you really need to take classes seriously" to "that person sucks why are you still dealing with it?" Somehow they seem to know more than you do even though you're the same age. It's like they have lived longer and experienced more than you have. The "dad" friend will always have your back, but will make you realize what you really need to do.