A friend is a friend.

I have two very particular friends. R. in Missouri. And C. in North Carolina. Both are very nice human beings. That I've known for almost a decade. I consider 'em both true friends. Even though only R. may think of me as a true friend. Because she comes close to accepting me unconditionally. C. tends to attach conditions. Which is all right. I still consider her a true friend. Because I'm able to accept her unconditionally. She doesn't have to reciprocate. Seems to me that's the nature of true friendship. It doesn't have to be a two-way street. For me, a friend is a friend. No matter what. I always try to be there for my friend in time of need. But the friend doesn't have to be there for me. --Jim Broede