A simple friend, when visiting, acts like a guest. A real friend opens your refrigerator and helps himself (and doesn't feel even the least bit weird shutting your 'beer/Pepsi drawer' with her foot!) ************** 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 they've 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
