Simple Friends and

Real Friend

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 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, 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.