In a friend group, everyone has a different role. One friend may be the life of the party while another friend may be the intelligent, bookish type. As for me, I am definitely the mother of my group of friends. I always try to take care of them and make sure everyone is doing okay. If you are the mother of your friend group, you may be able to relate to these signs. If you aren’t sure whether or not you are the mom of your friend group, read on.

1. You always come prepared. You think ahead to anticipate your own needs and the needs of your friends, especially if you are going somewhere as a group. If anyone needs bandages, tissues, or ibuprofen, you’ve got them covered. You know that one friend is always cold so you keep a jacket in your car just in case. You probably also have snacks in your purse in case anyone gets hungry
2. You are the one your friends come to for help or advice. Being the mother of your friend group has its advantages because you know what’s going on in your friends’ lives. Whenever someone needs relationship advice or help with a personal problem, you are usually the first one to know about it. You are the shoulder to cry on. You’ve probably been told that you’re really easy to talk to and that you give off a positive vibe.
3. You feel protective of your friends. You feel like your friends are extended family, and if anyone tries to mess with them, he or she has to go through you. If things get rough, you strongly encourage your friends to get the help they need — and sometimes step in on their behalf if they don’t.
4. You put your friends’ needs above your own. You may be getting ready for bed after an incredibly exhausting day, but if your friend texts you and says she needs you, you pull on your jeans, grab your purse, and head out the door. Sometimes you tell yourself that you need to stop putting your friends first, but at the end of the day, you know that it’s worth it to make sure that your friends are okay. If for some reason you can’t be there when they need you, you probably feel guilty, even though you know it isn’t your fault.
5. When you are hosting your friends, you are always asking then what they need. Whether your friend needs a glass of water or a warm blanket, you are more than happy to get it. You want your friends to be content and comfortable at your place. If they aren't, you will do whatever you can to fix it.
6. You have asked your friends to text you when they get home so you know they are safe. This is especially true if your friends will be out late or you know they have been or will be drinking. It's just a mom thing.
7. Your friends think of you as the mom of your friend group (and even say so out loud). My past roommate used to call me mom, and I was proud of my title. It's a badge of honor. Mothers are amazing, so being called a mom is honestly one of the biggest compliments I can think of.