Hello, 1111emm, and welcome to Psych Central!

It's true that relationships with women have different expectations--sharing, just talking, exchanging little gifts and kindnesses, shopping, etc. With guys it's more just doing things together and less emotional intimacy.

There's a book called The Friendships of Women by Dee Brestin that a therapist recommended to me. It gives some good insights, if you're interested.

I do have some good female friends now and find they add greatly to my life--although my husband is my "best" friend.