A Simple Friend can stand by you when you are right
A Real Friend will stand by you even when you are wrong.

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/herself. 

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! 

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