The drastic change that happens with motherhood is almost unrecognizable. One day you’re staying out late drinking too many martinis and lounging all weekend watching HGTV. The next minute you can’t remember the last time you ate, your house looks like a tornado ripped through it, and all you can think about is when you get to sleep again. Having different types of mom friends can help you keep your sanity, and make you feel less alone while you figure this mom thing out. Here are my 5 types of mom friends you need in your life. If you don’t have them yet, go find some ASAP.

5 Types of Mom Friends You Need

1. The Doesn’t Judge You Friend

My house is a constant state of chaos, clutter & crumbs. I let my kids eat food they drop on the floor. For some reason, my crazy kids still have not figured out to stop putting dirty trash they find on the ground in their mouth. I’m never dressed in “real” clothes, and I always look like a hot mess as I holler and chase my kids around wherever we decided to attempt an adventure out of the house. Thank you to my mom friends that don’t judge me in those moments. They don’t judge as I give my kid a time out for the 100th time that day or bribe them to leave peacefully with chocolate. They are always down for a night out with a big drink to vent, talk, all without judging. Thank you for always being there.

2. The Friend From a Distance

Sometimes as time passes, friendships change. Especially when college ends and you go from spending every waking hour together to barely talking. When you finally reconnect, its like nothing has passed. The improvements in technology over the years from AIM to now Facebook, texting, Snapchat, Marco Polo… It feels like we are more connected than ever. To talking about kids, husbands, life, anything. These are your girlfriends for life.

3. The Friend Who Shares Your Hobbies

Having a friend who has similar interests can make the most of your precious “free time” by combining your hobby with socializing. Maybe it’s your running partner or workout buddy, or a crafty friend you can make projects with. Bonding over activities you enjoy, having fun, and unwinding is a winning combination for a friendship.

4. The Friend You Can Talk About Anything With

Having a best friend who knows everything, who you can just fill in the pieces as they go is a gold mine. She already knows your backstory, all the important people in your life history, the important moments, and she was likely  a part of many of them. Even though time and kids may have shifted our relationship and how often we see each other, we always know that there is someone there to talk about the hard stuff with.

5. The Casual Mom Friend

The mom you see at drop off every day, or sit next to watching dance class, or hang out with during soccer practice. She may not be a friend you hang out with outside of your kid activities, but even having a casual mom friend to chat with to pass the time can go a long way. You might not set up wine dates, or even playdates beyond school or sports, but seeing a familiar face is comforting. Who knows, over time you may become even closer!

I love all the friends that fit into these categories, moms or not! Friendships are so valuable to me, and being able to connect with other woman is often my lifeline to sanity in the crazy and chaotic life I’m living. You can come join my facebook community to fill that “Doesn’t Judge You” category, while we tackle motherhood, learning & fun! I hope you have at least a few of these 5 types of mom friends in your life! Enjoy your mom friend connections and schedule some time to do something fun with them!

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