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 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."...
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!
Families are woven together with memories
and bound by a Mother's love.
Having a place to go is Home. Having someone to love is Family.
Having special people in your life is Friends. Having all three is a Blessing.
Friends may part, hearts may sigh, but true friends never say goodbye.