Real Friends - How many do YOU have?

Real Friend

A simple friend, when visiting, acts like a guest. 
A real friend opens your refrigerator and helps himself 
(and doesn't feel even the least bit weird shutting your 
Coke/Pepsi drawer with his foot!)

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 they've 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 thinks the friendship is over when you have an argument. 
A real friend calls you after you had a fight.

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

~ Anon.