remember to smile, it confuses people.

a simple friend has never seen you cry.
a real friend has shoulders soggy from your tears.

a simple friend doesnt know your parent's 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 stayes late to help you clean.

a simple friend hates it when you call after he has gone to bed.
a real friend asks 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 frind knows that its 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!