A simple friend, when visiting, acts like a guest.
A real friend opens your refrigerator and helps himself
A simple friend has never seen you cry
A real friend has his 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 gift 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 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