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It's not as terrifying as you might imagine.
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But you have recurring dreams of them becoming "scream queens."
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Getting them to interact can be painfully awkward for both of you.
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They will suddenly become mute.
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Until they get around their friends.
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And you will definitely have concerns about some of their friends.
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There will be a part of you that wants them to know how cool you are.
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But they will fail to recognize your awesome and then you won't care.
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It will start to feel like they are strangers.
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The hormones can hit hard.
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And boobs. They will either be a blessing or a curse.
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There will be much ado about nothing.
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The eye rolling begins early.
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And the answer to every question will be the same.
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You will question their intelligence and competence. Over and over again.
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You'll become concerned about the beauty messages in the media.
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While becoming the face washing police.
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It will be up to you to help pick up the pieces after her first heartbreak.
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No matter how cool they try to act, they still have their awkward moments.
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You might mix up your underwear with hers while doing laundry.
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Slumber party shenanigans will occur. It will make you nostalgic.
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You'll search for ways to relate/spend time with them.
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Which might end up with you spending time at places you used to frequent.
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You'll find yourself cherishing the brief moments of playful interaction.
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You'll get to introduce them to the quality movies from your youth.
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There will be the rare occasion when they seek your help.
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You hope she understands you'll always have her back and that she'll always be your baby.
