A simple friend, when visiting, acts like a guest. A real friend
opens your refrigerator and helps himself.
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 his 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 he has 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 thinks the friendship is over when you have an
argument. A real friend calls you after you had a fight.
A simple friend expects you to always be there for them. A real
friend expects to always be there for you!