Friends vs. Real Friends
A friend may have never seen you cry.
A real friend has shoulders soggy from your
tears.

A friend doesn't know your parents first names.
A real friend has their phone numbers in his
address  book.

A friend brings a covered dish to your party.
A real friend comes early to help you cook and
stays  late to help you clean.

A friend hates it when you call after he has
gone  to  bed.
A real friend asks you why it took you so long
to  call.

A friend will talk with you about your problems.
A real friend seeks to help you with your
problems.

A friend wonders about your romantic history.
A real friend could blackmail you with it.

A friend, when visiting, acts like a guest.
A real friend opens the refrigerator and helps
himself.

A friend thinks the friendship is over when you
have  an argument.
A real friend know's that it's not a friendship
until after you've had a fight.

A friend expects you to always be there for
them.
A real friend expects always to be there for
you!
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