Friend

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 you!