Simple Friend and Real Friend

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 butt 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!No matter where we go or who
we become, never forget who helped us get there.There's never a wrong time to
pick up a phone or send a message telling your friends how much you miss them
or how much you care for them.

A friend is the person who gives you the better of the two choices, holds
your hand when you're scared, helps you fight off those who try to take
advantage of you, thinks of you at times when you are not there, reminds you
of what you have forgotten, helps you put the past behind you but understands
when you need to hold on to it a little longer, stays with you so that you
have confidence, goes out of their way to make time for you, helps you clear
up your mistakes, helps you deal with pressure from others, smiles for you
even when they are sad, helps you become a better person, and most
importantly cares about you!