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I have this problem too. I'm 36 and never had a close female friendship. The few friends I have are male. These are real friendships that don't involve benefits.
Women seem to use a lot of nonverbal communication. I cannot seem to decode it no matter how hard I try. It would be so much easier if they were a lot more direct. Men tend to be more direct which makes navigating social interactions with them a lot easier.
The other reason I cannot seem to form friendships with other ladies is my lack of interest in things that most ladies seem to enjoy. I'm not interested in makeup, clothing, having children, getting married etc... For example, I haven't met one lady who is interested in mycology and willing to go look for mushrooms with me.
Ladies who meet me for the first time show initial interest but soon lose it. It happens all the time so I don't expect anything.
I'm a loyal friend. I'm also kind, ethical and honest. I don't gossip, backstab, and commit other nasty acts and drama. I tend to be cautious around other women, because I have been a target of a lot of their nasty acts.
Sorry, I don't know what to suggest. Socializing is really hard for me, because I'm also shy and introverted.
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