Do not get drunk together... that is an accomplice... <br />when your friend is wrong, decided to condemn the error, and strongly help him... <br />when you correct him, state to have done even worse mistakes, <br />because help a friend comes before pride.. <br />if he admits an error show admiration for his honesty... <br />so he will be less afraid next time <br />be ready to help him, but always being careful not to make him <br />dependent on your help... <br />you always have the doubt of not having enough attentions <br />suffer for his pain and rejoice in his joy <br />you feel confident enough to let you down deep in his heart <br />learn from him how to be a better friend, involving him in this <br />wonderful way to grow together <br /> <br />if you are a friend you do not think it is nice to have this kind of a friends <br />but just think of how good it feels to be one...<br /><br />Guido Martinelli<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/if-you-re-a-friend/