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A simple friend has never seen you cry. A real friend has shoulders soggy from your tears. A simple friend doesn't know your parent's first names. A real friend has their phone numbers in her address book. A simple friend brings a bottle of wine to your party. A real friend comes early to help you cook and clean. A simple friend hates it when you call after they have gone to bed. A real friend asks you why you took so long to call. A simple friend seeks to talk with you about their 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 themselves. 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! A simple friend will read and throw this letter away. A real friend will keep sending it until they are sure it's been received. |
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