Everyone has a "mom" friend. You may even be the "mom" friend of your group. Being the "mom" friend is the worst, but I also wouldn't change it. If you don't know what I'm referring to, let me explain:

I'm not talking about your friend who actually has a child. I'm talking about your friend who has taken the position as the mom of the group. Basically, this friend is the "Responsible One." Being the "mom" friend means that when everyone else is having fun and dancing on the fine line of having too much fun, you're the one who feels obligated to make sure your friends stay safe and out of trouble.

Being the "mom" friend means you worry about all the repercussions that can come from you and your friends' actions, and you're usually always picked on for being the "most boring." But as the designated "mom" friend of my group, I would like to point out that I'm far from boring. I'm a lot of fun, but I can't control my worrying because I love my friends so much!

When you get too drunk, I want to drive you home. When you want to do something dangerous, I'm going to warn you against it. When you're dating a guy that's a POS, I'm going to tell you that he is one. Just remember that the things I say or do are coming from a place of love.

Being the "mom" friend isn't a choice I made, it was something that came instinctively and it's also something that, at times, makes me feel insecure. Although, I shouldn't have to feel that way. I shouldn't have to feel lame because I am the cautious one.

So for all of you who aren't the "mom" friend of the group, stop and take a second to appreciate the fact that your "mom" friend cares enough to worry about not only herself, but you as well.