When you know each other as moms, there is an implicit understanding that someone always has wipes in their purse and we all laugh with our legs crossed to avoid ruining the same flattering black Spanx pants that we all probably own. But it's so much more than that. True mom friendships embody empathy at the highest level. Mom friendships are validation that we are not alone because we all speak the same language. They inform us that bizarre phases are fleeting, remind us to brace for hard days, compel us to celebrate small victories, and validate our concerns.
We value each other's therapeutic input even more given the time we've personally invested in getting to know each other's kids and families. So we really mean it when we say "I love your kids like my own," and the desire to maintain a relationship then extends beyond just your mom friend.