Real friends bring a six pack of beer upon success...be it theirs, yours, or that of a sports team. In case of failure, they still bring one.

a real friend can still get jealous! It shows that they are amazed by your work and they idolise it, and want to use it to improve their own

You can be jealous and supportive

Real friends know the moment where you just want to be on your own, but understand when you need a helping hand despite claiming you are well off alone.

Not always true. Some people have a lot to deal with in life, and may not have the physical or emotional energy for "just thinking of you" calls

What if my "other friend" is a toxic friend, and my real friend just wants me to be happy?

Just when I thought I had seen every incorrect usage of your/you're, this comes along...

This is a nobrainer, isn't it? Coming to a realization where the border between honesty and hurtfulness lies is the hard part.

Well said, Hans. I've always appreciated the friends who care enough to say something I needed but didn't want to hear.

What I see is toxic friends want to play horsey. I might be ok with that.