A Friend Is...
	
	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 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!


