A simple friend identifies himself/herself 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 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 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,
A real frined 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!