I am a woman. I find it easier to talk to men than women. For me it is a trust issue likely stemming from a very hurtful and negative relationship with my mother. Oh I am still approachable to women but I tend to resist becoming anything other than a remote acquaintance. The negative thing though is that I unconsciously try to be pleasing to men; which itself must go back to the sort of marriages I had.

I honestly do try to make friendshis with other women but it is a real effort and I am constantly questioning their own motives and reliability.