I'm in therapy and told my T that I wasn't seeking more friendship or emotional closeness. She was alarmed and tries encouraging me to seek people out. But honestly one lunch or dinner date a week is plenty, not needing more.

I find women around my middle-age and younger are Stuck up or overly invested in hubby and children. I don't respect them. I can be blunt or sarcastic and that makes some women uncomfortable.

I would make friends with men more easily if I were married but that's not happening. Gay men friends have been good. All this is to say it is NOT EASY making friends with women. They often use their so-called friends as a crutch for their insecurity when husband or kids are away. It's frankly insulting and shows lack of self respect.