FRIENDSHIP

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 their 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 have gone to bed. A real
friend asks you why you took so long to call.

A simple friend seeks to talk with you about their 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 themselves.

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!