If you take a look inside of every friend group it is almost certain that you will find the super responsible, caring, nurturing, wiser-than-most, protective person. More than likely, at one point or another, they’ve been referred to as the “mom” and that obviously doesn’t come from them having offspring of their own. If it is the mom of the squad reading this, then they have likely accepted this role and actually found comfort in doing it. Sometimes there just needs to be a protective mama bear around to keep her cubs in check, but also help them turn up (safely, of course) from time to time.Â
You’re probably always prepared…with things like tissue, pens, snacks, or hugs. This is a great thing! Knowing that you have enough for you and everybody else, brings great feelings of satisfaction.
By this time, you have helped everyone through a wide variety of problems— ones that you have faced yourself and ones that you haven’t so you are better equipped for what’s to come! Plus, when you help other people you’re also helping yourself!
With the amount of cooking and cleaning that you probably do for yourself, and sometimes behind other people, you will be more prepared for a family than the average person.Â
*Disclaimer: Being “mom” of your friends is unequal to being mom to actual babies!
No matter what’s going on, whether it’s recieving the wrong order at a restaurant or being harshly honest (because that’s just what it takes sometimes), you’re always able to come through and handle business. For all the times that your pals will make comments about you being mom-ish and harassing them about eating better or doing stupid things, you are helping a friend and that’s all that matters. Because let’s be honest, being an adult is kind of a tough and crazy thing to do, so having people like you around makes things a little less hectic. Making sure that everyone has made it home at the end of the night, everyone is going to their respective classes, and nobody forgets about their upcoming doctor appointment seems completely fitting and normal in your head. It’s all just a part of your job description. Instead of being coy and embarrassed about playing your role, take pride and be the best dang mom that your friend group will ever have!
-HCxo!