Day 339: A Real Friend Test

A simple friend, when visiting, acts like a guest. A real
friend opens your refrigerator and helps himself.

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 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!