True Friends Don’t Flinch

Published: April 3, 2025

True Friends Don’t Flinch!! You wanna know what a real friend is? I’m not talkin’ about your fantasy football buddies or the guy who waves at you once a year on Facebook. I’m talkin’ ride-or-die, middle-of-the-night, “grab the keys and go” kinda people. A true friend is someone who hasn’t heard from you in five damn years, but the second you call and your voice cracks, they’re already halfway to their truck with a thermos and a full tank. No questions. No speeches. No “Well, I’m kinda busy.” Just drive. They don’t care what you did. Maybe you screwed up. Maybe you burned bridges, lost jobs, and went dark. Maybe you’re broke, stink like bad decisions, and haven’t seen a mirror in a week. They. Don’t. Care. They throw open their door, toss you a towel, and say, “Shower down the hall. I’ll warm up some leftovers.” That’s love,

– Common Joe