Simple vs Real Friendship

VSGM

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  • Aug 2, 2007
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    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!