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The personality types you can find in any social circle
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You’ve seen it on TV and in real life—there’s always that one friend. Maybe they mother you too much, give you unsolicited fashion advice, or never say no to a party. Either way, they’ve fallen into a stereotype. But what are those personality types, and can you categorize yourself and your friend group into them? Take a look at the most common friend group roles below to see where you fall.

  1. Like your mom at home, your friend group mom can be a real stickler—but they don’t mean to be! They’re the glue that holds everyone together, making sure everyone gets along and is happy. Overall, they want what’s best for everyone.[1]
    • If you think you’re the mom of your group, you’re the one anyone can come to; just remember that it’s okay for people to make mistakes, including yourself. After all, how else can you learn?
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This article was reviewed by Seth Hall and by wikiHow staff writer, Aly Rusciano. Seth T. Hall (ICF ACC, CLC, and MNLP) is a Certified Life Coach and Founder of Transformational Solutions, a Los Angeles-based life-coaching company that helps people achieve their toughest goals, find their own voice, and think outside the box. He has been a life coach for over 10 years, specializing in personal development, relationships, career and finance, and wellness. He has helped his clients break the negative cycles in their lives and replace them with a positive, proactive mindset. Seth believes that everyone has the potential to live a fulfilling and rewarding life, and works passionately to help them reach their full potential. With a deep understanding of how our minds work and the power of positive thinking, he encourages his clients to find their unique paths in life and find success on their own terms. He is a certified master practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, a featured co-author for WikiHow, and co-author of "The Mountain Method”, “The Happy Tiger”, and “The V.I.S.I.O.N.S. Program”. This article has been viewed 70,341 times.
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