Every friend group has one: the mom. Everyone also knows who the mom of their friend group is just by the way that they act; they always try to take care of everyone else before taking care of themselves. It may seem trying to be the mom of the group, but they're almost always necessary to have to look out for everyone.
If you’re like me and may be the mom of the group, here are some signs that you really are:
1. You offer them money if they’re running low.
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This is probably something that happens often, but you usually have a couple spare dollars, so when they're in need, you just give them the money and hope they pay you back at some point.
2. You buy them food
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Again, another thing that definitely happens a lot. Your friends are probably always looking for snacks, and they know that you keep some in your bag at all times, so you're basically a walking pantry for them.
3. You’re the first one they come to when they have a problem
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When something happens to them, you're the on speed dial so they can complain to you and ask for advice. It may take up some time, but you can't deny that you enjoy dealing with their problems and not your own.
4. You help them pick out outfits for going out
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Even if you are going out with them, you still help them choose which shirt matches that new denim skirt they got so that they don't look like a weirdo when walking into that party.
5. You hold their hand when walking home from a party
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This is something that anyone can relate to. I mean, who doesn't want someone to hold their hand at 2 in the morning while walking up hill so that they don't fall?
6. You offer to help them with their homework
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You've probably finished all your work for the night, so why not help them with their own work? Odds are that you've already taken the class, so they know that you know what you're talking about when you help them.
7. You text them to make sure they got home okay
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After you part ways from holding hands, you watch after them until they reach their dorm across the way. You then almost instantly send that "Did you make it back?" text just to make sure they actually entered the dorm.
8. You know what’s in their best interest
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Sometimes, you know that they've made decisions, or will make decisions, that aren't going to benefit them. That's why you're the one to lead them in the right direction and help them with whatever they need.
9. You get them medicine when they’re sick in bed
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They may only need orange juice and vitamins to feel better, but you'll still find yourself running to the closets CVS to pick up DayQuil, NyQuil, and every allergy medicine you can find--just to be safe.
10. You’ll stand up to someone that has wronged them
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If they're afraid to be upfront with someone who has treated them poorly, you're the first one to step up and confront that person. If someone has wronged them, then they're wronged you too.
11. You’re not afraid to speak the truth to them
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Yeah, the truth hurts, but it's better coming from you then some random person. They trust your judgment and that what you have to say is only going to benefit them in the long run.
12. They always know that you’ll be the greatest friend they’ll ever have
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Through all the highs and lows, they know that you've always got their back and are proud to be the "mom" of the group.
