Friend versus Best Friend

A friend has never seen you cry.
Your best friend has shoulders soggy from your tears.

A friend doesn't know your parents first names.
Your best friend has their phone numbers in her address book.

A friend brings a bottle of wine to your party.
Your best friend comes early to help you cook and stays late to help you clean.

A friend hates it when you call after he has gone to bed.
Your best friend asks you why you took so long to call.

A friend seeks to talk with you about your problems.
Your best friend seeks to help you with your problems.

A friend wonders about your romantic history.
Your best friend could blackmail you with it.

A friend, when visiting, acts like a guest.
Your best friend opens your refrigerator and helps herself.

A friend expects you to always be there for them.
Your best friend expects to always be there for you!

A friend thinks the friendship is over when you have an argument.
Your best friend knows that it's not a friendship until after you've had a fight.