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The Truth About Being Exactly Like Your Mother

You think alike, act alike, and even look alike.

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The Truth About Being Exactly Like Your Mother
Lauren Kesler

If there's one thing I've been told me entire life, it's "You are your mother's daughter." Theres no doubt in my mind that I'm my mother, only younger. She'll tell me stories of things she did with her friends when she was younger, stories about the guys she dated, and the trouble she got into, and all I think about the entire time she's telling me these things is that they sound exactly like things I do or would do now.

Most girls I know look like their mothers, and that's really it. But then there's me. I act like my mom, have my mom's sass, joke about everything like my mom, and even stand like my mom. When you're exactly like your mother, there are some things that you definitely know to be true.

The first truth is that you two argue like no other. As with everyone, people who are "too much alike" tend to butt heads. My mother and I are no exception. We argue about the smallest things, and each of us are too stubborn and strong willed to give up at any point in said argument.

The second truth I've found, is that even when you two aren't together, complete strangers come up to you to ask if you're "so-and-so's" daughter. Just the other day, I had someone ask if I was actually my mother. We always say that we don't look alike, but others seem to think so and we have the exact same mannerisms, so maybe that's it. Granted, they hadn't seen each other in a number of years, but that means one of two things: I look older than I really am, or she aged like fine wine. She and I both like to say its the latter of the two. Anyways, even when you're not with your mother, there's no way she could deny you.

The next truth that comes with being exactly like your mother is that the two of you think alike. Chances are, if you're thinking something, don't be afraid to say it, because chances are, your mom is wanting to say the exact same thing. I can't tell you how many times my mom and I have gone shopping together, and picked out the same things to buy. Then, a week later, we both leave the house wearing the same (or similar) outfits. This also happens when it comes to funny Facebook videos that you want to show each other, what you like to eat, shows you like to watch, and even music you like to listen to. At the end of the day, I have the same taste in so many things as my mother.

The fourth and final truth is that she is ultimately your best friend. No matter how much the two of you argue and butt heads, there is no one else in the world that gets you quite like your mother. There's no better shoulder to cry on, wise mind to give you advice, or shopping buddy. My mother is my favorite person to joke around with because we have the same sense of humor.

Thankfully, my mother is by biggest role model and one of the best person to strive to be like, so I'm thankful to be exactly like her. One day I hope to continue to be like her, and be a great mother for my kids to look up to one day.

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