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| 1. A simple friend identifies himself when s/he calls. A real
friend doesn't have to.
2. A simple friend opens a conversation with a full news bulletin on
his/her life. A real
3. 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." 4. A simple friend has never seen you cry. A real friend has shoulders soggy from your tears. 5. A simple friend doesn't know your parents' first names. A real friend has their phone numbers in his/her address book. 6. 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. |
7. A simple friend hates it when you call after s/he has gone to bed.
A real friend asks you why you took so long to call.
8. A simple friend seeks to talk with you about your problems. A real friend seeks to help you with your problems. 9. A simple friend wonders about your romantic history. A real friend could but won't blackmail you with it. 10. A simple friend, when visiting, acts like a guest. A real friend opens your refrigerator and helps him/herself. 11. A simple friend expects you to always be there for them. A real friend expects to always be there for you! 12. A simple friend has your phone and/or e-mail address in his address book. A real friend doesn't need to look it up |
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