Simple vs. Real

Anyone can stand by you when you are right, 
but a 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 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!