A simple friend vs A 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 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!