Simple vs. Real Friend
Anyone can stand by you when you are right.
But a 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/her 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 this for years. !?&$*#!! Do smth 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’ names
A real friend has their phone numbers in her address book
A simple friend brings a bottle of wine to your party
A real friend comes early to help 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 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 fridge and helps 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!
