Simple Friends vs. Real Friends

  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 her address book.

  A simple friend brings a bottle of wine to your party.
  A real friend comes early to help you cook and clean.

  A simple friend hates it when you call after she 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 their 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 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  u'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!