i recieved this as an email and thought it would be nice to post. i think its the right forum, if not, sorry.

A simple friend, when visiting, acts like a guest...A real friend opens your refrigerator and helps himself

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 thinks the friendship is over when you have an argument...A real friend calls you after you had a fight

A simple friend expects you to always be there for them...A real friend expects to always be there for you!

simon