In our lives, we go through a lot of friends . Some of us have childhood friends that we grow apart from. Other times, we lose touch with people as we go through phases in our lives, changing from being crazy, single, and carefree to married , parenting, and a little more stable.
People often come and go in our lives, with individuals actually changing their friend groups every seven years.
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There are some people, however, who are by our side forever.
Although friends may come and go in our lives, there are people who are by our side from Day 1 and stay there forever. Some of us are fortunate enough to have friends who last a lifetime, but, others are lucky enough to have a built-in best friend in the person who brought them into the world—their mom.
Our mom is that one person who loves us unconditionally.
From our very first steps to our very first words, all the way until we graduate college and bring our own children into the world—our mom is our biggest cheerleader. She roots us on and pushes us to reach our wildest dreams, always gleaming with pride along the way.
It’s no wonder that so many of us consider our mom not just our parent, but our closest friend.
Recently, company Angara conducted a survey by OnePoll to see how Americans want to celebrate their mom for Mother’s Day and why they choose to do so. As it turns out, of the 2,000 Americans surveyed , 7 in 10 consider their mom to be their best friend.
For many, mom is the person we call when we need someone the most.
To share good news and bad, the first person many of us turn to is our mom. She is the one who gives the best advice, listens without fail, and always looks out for our best interests. We know she will always be honest and true with us, no matter how much it may hurt.
Americans appreciate their moms so much, that they think “every day should be Mother’s Day.”
The survey conducted yielded the result that moms deserve more than just one day a year for everyone to show them their appreciation. In fact, 3 in 5 Americans believe that “every day” should be Mother’s Day.
Many also consider their mom to be their hero.
86% of those surveyed said that moms are the most hardworking people they know. However, despite knowing moms work incredibly hard and pull us all up to be our best selves, 69% agree that moms don’t get enough credit for all that they do.
Regardless, many know moms go above and beyond for everyone in their lives.
63% of those surveyed added that their mom is a superhero who can take on any challenge and resolve it with grace. That’s why so many of us dial her number no matter what we need, any time, anywhere. Moms know exactly what to say when we need it the most.
With Mother’s Day around the corner, many are looking to figure out the perfect gift for their best friend.
Research indicates that the average person spends about $300 on a gift for Mother’s Day—however, you don’t have to spend that much to show your mom that you love her. The survey indicated that 2 in 3 people say that “spending” doesn’t matter as much when it comes to showing love.
It’s hard to sometimes find the right gift for someone so important to you.
Getting the right gift for your mom seems like a challenging task because it’s hard to find the right thing to give to someone who has given you the world. How do you show your mom that you appreciate her more than anything in the world?
Individuals say that giving the gift is a gift in itself.
While some surveyed admit finding the right gift can be tricky, they shared that giving the gift is a true gift for them. 82% of people surveyed said that they “love seeing their mom’s face light up” after they open a gift. That is truly something.
Some people shared that there are popular gifts mom always loves without fail.
According to research , the top presents are those things that a “personalized.” Many times, people buy things online that have kids’ and grandkids’ names, or even personalize a photo, picture frame, or a piece of art for mom.
Others prefer to get something their mom may want.
Others say that they want to get their mom exactly what she wants, so they’re not above asking her what she needs or what she has had her eye on in the stores. Whatever you gift mom, we know she is going to love it, simply because it comes from you .
