People Who Come Around in Good vs Bad Times

Everyone has people in their life who are there during the good times and then ghost them in bad times.  We also have people who pop up in bad times (misery loves company?) and ghost us in good times. 

Many years ago, I went through a very difficult time and was amazed at the number of people who showed up to help me.  I was told by quite a few of my “elders” that I was fortunate that I had so many people there for me.  I disagree.  A real friend is there through the good AND the bad.  The ones who always show up are the keepers. 

I am lucky to have quite a few people who are always there and they know that if I call them in the middle of the day, they have to answer because something is wrong.  And they know that if I call in the evening, I am checking in on them or want to chat.  Either way, those that are there for it all stay and the others, well . . .