I understand, but the absolute reverse. I have never had a close straight male friend and only one close gay male friend, who was mentally ill. I was abused in my past by men in a male dominated school. I have an irrational fear and I admit sometimes hatred of men. I have almost gotten to the point where I won't tell a man about my past. Most refuse to look me in the eye, even at support groups; one nasty character thought that was an invitation to repeatedly hit on me.
I realize not all men are bad, but viscerally I would rather avoid them. I feel safer and more comfortable with women, especially when discussing bipolar 2 or abuse.