desertwind

An ordinary friend has never seen you cry.

  A true friend has had a wet shoulder from your tears.

  An ordinary friend does not know your parents' first
names.

  A true friend probably has their phone number written
down as well.

  An ordinary friend brings a bottle of wine to your party.

  A true friend shows up early to help you prepare...
and stays late to help clean up.

  An ordinary friend gets upset when you call late.

  A true friend asks why you weren't able to call earlier.

  An ordinary friend likes to listen to your problems.

  A true friend likes to help you solve them.

  An ordinary friend behaves like a guest and waits to be
served when he or she visits.

  A true friend goes to the fridge and serves himself.

  An ordinary friend thinks your friendship is over after
a quarrel.

  A true friend knows that friendships get stronger after
a quarrel.

  An ordinary friend always expects you to be there to
help out.

  A true friend is always there to help you out.

  A true friend? Someone who sticks with you when everyone
else abandons you.