As moms, our family is our number-one priority. This means things like TV shows, trips to the gym, and even personal hygiene sometimes take a backseat to the needs of our partners and children. One thing you should never sacrifice, however, is friendships — especially the one with your BFF. Whether she's a fellow mom [1] or free from children [2], a best friend knows you better than anyone, making her your strongest support system. She is the one person who won't judge you and will always reassure you that everything will be all right. In honor of National Best Friend Day, here are 18 reasons why every mom should be thankful for the special gal pal in her life.
Source: Getty [3]
You Have Someone to Vent To
Source: 20th Century Fox [4]
They Have Some of the Same Interests
Source: Paramount Pictures [5]
And Even a Few Common Enemies
Source: NBC [6]
They Know How to Turn a Bad Day Around
Source: Bravo [7]
They Make Playdates a Lot Easier
Source: Flickr user footloosiety [8]
They Tell You You're Right When No One Else Does
Source: AMC [9]
But Aren't Afraid to Disagree With You
Source: NBC [10]
They Understand If You're Too Busy to Talk
Source: ABC Family [11]
They Give You an Excuse to Have a Much-Needed Girls Night
Source: HBO [12]
You Can Turn to Them For Advice
They Give You Their Hand-Me-Downs
Source: Flickr user craikabula [13]
They Reassure You That You're an Amazing Mom, Wife, and Person
Source: The CW [14]
They Lend a Hand When You Don't Have Enough
Source: CBS [15]
They Celebrate the Good Times
Source: ABC [16]
And Help You Through the Tough Times
Source: ABC [17]
You'll Have Someone to Spend Time With When the Kids Are Grown
Source: NBC [18]
They Understand That Life's a Little Crazy
But They Still Come Along For the Ride
Source: MGM [19]