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Simple and Real Friends

  • 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.

  • 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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