10 Signs You're the Grandma of Your Friend Group
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10 Signs You're the Grandma of Your Friend Group

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10 Signs You're the Grandma of Your Friend Group
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There are so many different dimensions and personalities that are in every friend group. There's the smart friend, the flirty friend, the athletic one, the funny one, etc. But really, you're probably the best one, because you've been blessed enough that you are the grandma of the friend group. You might as well call this article your grandchild because you're about to relate.

1. You always have to ask your friends to explain slang.

What is a bae? And what does AF stand for? What does lit mean? You've probably asked your friends at least one of these. In fact, any time you hear any slang, you probably look like the most confused person in the room.

2. If plans aren't made at least 24 hours in advance, you're probably not participating.

Let's be honest, you'd probably rather sit at home and watch TV than be arguing with your friends (last minute, of course) about which movie to see. If I'm being honest I don't want to see Fifty Shades Darker OR A Dog's Purpose.

3. You're usually first to tell someone that something isn't a good idea, mostly because it's not safe.

They say "YOLO" (What does that even mean?) and you say "Stop it, that's totally not safe. You're going to hurt yourself."

4. You're typically the one that friend's come to for advice.

For some reason, with being the grandma of the friend group comes being the therapist of the friend group. Apparently, there's just some kind of wisdom there that you don't see.

5. "Let me know when you get home safe."

And if they forget to call or text you and let you know, you will pester them until you are 100% sure that they are alive.

6. You have a strict, usually early, bedtime.

It's usually no later than 10:30 PM. And yes, you do get kind of upset and cranky if you're up past then. Also yes, you're not ashamed to be in bed this early.

7. You remember everyone's birthday and important dates..... but can't remember something that happened just this morning.

At the end of the day, you know what month, day, time, and year each of them were born, but they ask you what you did that day and you have literally noooooo idea. If only your brain had a little more memory storage.

8. You're the one always taking care of someone.

When someone in the group is sad or sick, you're usually the first at their side asking if they need anything or you can do anything for them.

9. Nothing gets you going like a good sale.

Saving money is probably one of the best feelings ever. But it's even better if you add coupons into the mix!


10. You'd rather stay in watching HGTV with a glass of wine than go out that night.

Fixer Upper with a glass of Moscato or white zinfandel if we're getting into the specifics of it.

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