A simple friend can stand
by you when you are right, but 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 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, when
visiting, acts like a guest, Real friends opens your
refrigerator and helps himself/herself.
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!