"The Color Of My Love"
Simple
vs.
Real
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/her address book.
A simple friend brings a bottle of wine 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/she has gone to bed;
A real friend seeks to help you with your problems.
A simple friend wonders about your romantic histtory;
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 him/herself.
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 have had a fight.
A simple friend expects you to always be there for them;
AA real friend expects to always be there for you.
~ Author Unknown ~
