SIMPLE FRIENDS AND REAL FRIENDS
A simple friend can stand by you when you are right,
A real friend will stand by you even when you are wrong
A simple friend identifies himself when he calls.
A real friend doesn't have to.
A simple friend opens a conversation with a full
news bulletin on his life
A real friend says, "What's new with you?"
A simple friend thinks the problems you whine about are recent.
A real friend says, "You've been whining about the same thing
for 14 years.Get off your duff and do something about it."
A simple friend has never seen you cry.
A real friend has shoulders soggy from your tears.
A simple friend doesn't know your parents' first names.
A real friend has their phone numbers in their address book.
A simple friend brings a bottle of wine to your party.
A real friend comes early to help you cook
and stays late to help you clean.
A simple friend hates it when you call after they have gone to bed.
A real friend asks you why you took so long to call.
A simple friend seeks to talk with you about your problems.
A real friend seeks to help you with your problems.
A simple friend wonders about your romantic history.
A real friend could blackmail you with it.
A simple friend, when visiting, acts like a guest.
A real friend opens your refrigerator and helps themself
A simple friend thinks the friendship is over when you
have an argument.
A real friend knows that it's not a friendship until
after you've had a fight.
A simple friend expects you to always be there for them.
A real friend expects to always be there for you!
