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
'beer/Pepsi drawer' with her foot!




A simple friend has never seen you cry.
A real friend shoulder is 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!

'Never frown, even when you are sad,
because you never know who is
falling in love with your smile.