Every group of friends has a distinct bunch of people within it. Each friend boasting completely different personalities that somehow mesh together. I don’t really know how it happens or why certain people gravitate towards one another, yet awesome friendships are born. I know that my group of friends from high school and college are filled with people who couldn’t be any more different, but that’s what keeps things so interesting and exciting. I’m sure that people can relate and identify the roles that their friends have assumed throughout their friendship.

The Mom

Every group has one of these. This person is someone who constantly puts everyone else before herself. She’s often the one taking care of everyone when you go out or simply comforting you when you’re sad. She always seems to know the right thing to say.

The Party Animal

This is someone who is ALWAYS down to go out, adventure or just have reckless fun. You know that if you’re hanging out with her that you’re guaranteed to have an awesome and memorable time.

The Quiet One

This friend is one who may not say much, but when she does it’s either super profound or absolutely hilarious. Just let her know that she is greatly appreciated even though she picks and chooses when she wants to speak.

The Rational One

When you have a huge dilemma and need help this is the person you go to. You know that the advice she gives you will almost always steer you in the right direction and make a decent amount of sense. She’s also someone who is constantly keeping the group out of trouble because she thinks before doing.

The Loud One

This is someone who constantly thinks that her voice cannot be heard and continues to raise it with every other word that she speaks. You know when she’s in a room because you can probably hear her before you actually see her.

The Goofball

This friend has the effortless ability to make light of pretty much any situation and is your go to person when you’re in dire need of a good laugh.

The Sassy One

This friend boasts a consistent amount of snarky and attitude filled comebacks for pretty much every situation. She is someone you definitely want in your corner though.

The Nerd

This friend is someone who always seems to be doing homework, reading a book or just being so nauseatingly productive that it makes you question what you’re doing with your own life.

The Dependable One

You always know that no matter what, this friend will be there for you in any situation with no questions asked.

The Emotional One

These are the kinds of friends that will cry at certain songs and lifetime movies at the drop of a hat and in that same token get really fired up about an inconsequential issue. This is always hilarious because it’s so easy to get them riled up and you’re almost always guaranteed some form of entertainment.

Even though friendships may go through their ups and downs it’s really comforting to know that your friends will be there in the ways that they know best; whether it be making you laugh, forcing you to go out and have a good time or simply sharing a good cry together while watching Marley and Me. That’s the beauty of friendship, knowing what the other needs and when they seem to need it the most.