Simple Vs Real
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 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 the same thing for 14 years.
get off your duff and do something 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' 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 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 friend opens your refrigerator and helps himself...
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! "
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