How Not to be a Mommy Friend

I honestly don’t know where I’d be without my mom friends. Somewhere between institutionalized and 400 lbs. is my guess.

As someone who floundered for the better part of eight long months as a new mother, it wasn’t until I discovered my online birth club that I began to feel capable of motherhood. Having a personal online army of moms screwing up, owning their faults, and cheering me on made all the difference for me.

But for every amazing mom friend I’ve made, there have been a few frenemies along the way. Oh, if only motherhood made mommy friends by default.

Check out these annoying mom traits you’ll want to avoid when looking for lasting mom friendships.