A good friend is the person who gives you the better of the two

A good friend is the person who gives you the better of the two choices,
holds your hand when you're scared,
helps you fight off those who try to take a d v a n t a g e of you,
thinks of you at times when you are not there,
reminds you of what you have forgotten,
helps you put the past behind you but understands when you need to hold on to it a little longer,
stays with you so that you have confidence,
goes out of their way to make time for you,
helps you clear up your mistakes,
helps you deal with pressure from others,
smiles for you when they are sad,
helps you become a better person,
and most importantly l o v e s  y o u!