What Kind

of Friend

Are You?

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 herself when she calls,
A real friend doesn't have to.

A simple friend opens a conversation with a full news bulletin on her 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 parent's first names,
A real friend has their phone numbers in her 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 up.

A simple friend hates it when you call after she has gone to bed,
A real friend asks you what took you 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 herself.

A simple friend thinks the friendship is over when you have a disagreement,
A real friend knows that it's not a friendship until after you have had a fight.

A simple friend expects you to always be there for them,
A real friend expects to always be there for you.

(Dedicated to My "Real Friends"   Nocona - 15yrs,  Teri -30 years

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