We all know the typical mom friend: caring, gives great hugs, loves HGTV. But what about those of us that have the same caring qualities of the mom friend with added awkwardness? I identify as the dad of my friend group and if you relate to the following, you just might be a dad friend too!

1. You have a repertoire of bad jokes and puns.

You can always be counted on to whip out a corny joke when your friends need a laugh. From one liners to puns, you have an impressive collection of cringe-worthy jokes.

2. You hate physical contact.

You’d take a nice high five over a hug any day. And cuddling with friends? Forget it. Physical contact makes you super uncomfortable and your dad-like awkwardness doesn’t help either. Which brings me to…

3. You're awkward.

Your best tactic in dealing with an emotional friend is an awkward pat on the back. You can't help it, your bumbling nature is just who you are. Like many dads, your awkwardness makes you lovable and provides a lot of comic relief for your friends.

4. You're overprotective.

You’ll fight anyone who hurts your friends and any time one of them gets involved with a new love interest, you treat them with suspicion until you’re sure they’ll treat your friend right.

5. It's always assumed that you'll drive.

You’ve offered to drive so much that it can now be assumed that everyone will pile into your car for dinner dates and other outings. You like to believe that it’s because you’re the best driver out of the group, but realistically it’s because you like to play your own music.

6. You're full of tough love.

You’re never short of honest when your friends come to you for advice, even when that means you have to dish out some typical fatherly tough love. Life isn’t all sugar plum fairies and you’re often the one to remind your friend to get real in the most loving way possible. You also don’t do tears, which makes it a little more difficult. #dadproblems

7. You're not always up to date on what's popular.

You can’t even remember the last time you listened to the radio or watched regular television, so pop culture isn’t exactly your thing. Your friends can always expect you to be a little behind, but they’re always happy to clue you in.

8. You're loyal to the bone.

There is no one more loyal than a dad friend. You love your friends more than anything and will stick by them no matter what. Even if you’re sometimes emotionally distant and don’t give the best hugs, your friends can count on you to be there for them in the blink of an eye.