A simple friend has never seen you cry.
A real friend has soggy shoulders 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 cleanup.

A simple friend hates it when you call after he has gone to bed.
A real friend asks you why it 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 black mail 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 afriendship 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!

A simple friend will read this letter andt hrow it away.
A real friend will send it back to you until he is sure it has been received.