The 10 Stages of Arguing With Your Mom, as Told Through Gloria Pritchett GIFs

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Though you probably love your mom, chances are you don't love arguing with her. Latina moms tend to have a little extra passion when it comes to normal everyday arguments, especially if lies are involved.

All those feelings build up in stages. For example, at first you might think, "Is she even mad?" But before you know it, there's a sandal heading towards you and the screaming has begun. Sound familiar? Keep scrolling to relive the 10 stages of arguing with the lovable (albeit sometimes scary) woman who raised you with the help of Modern Family's relatable character Gloria Pritchett, famously played by Sofia Vergara. Then, heed Sofia's ageless beauty advice.

01

When You Walk Into the Room and in Less Than 30 Seconds She Knows You're Lying

How does she always know?

02

When She Starts to Get Pissed Just Thinking About It

But you didn't even tell her what you lied about yet, so . . .

03

When She's Like, "Do You Really Think You're Going to Get Away With This?"

It's possible. I can hope.

04

When the Truth Finally Comes Out, and She Officially Loses It

At least she doesn't have a chancla handy, right?

05

When She Reaches Peak Angry

Run for your life!

06

When She Can't Even Look at You

Sigh.

07

When She Blames Your Lying Behavior on the Devil

Because that's the only logical answer . . .

08

When You Think It's Over, But She Comes Back For One Last Scream

Bet you didn't see that one coming!

09

When She Remembers That She Has Guests Coming Over Soon

Don't say a word.

10

And She's Super Friendly to Said Guests Even Though She Just Lost Her Sh*t

Who is actually the crazy one in this scenario, though?

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