"> the fact also remains with out a doubt that there are many other issues under the sun that only our same sex gender can truly connect with and understand."

I disagree. I am blessed with four male friends that I can talk to about anything. And they talk to me about whatever their issues are.

I don't believe that same gender stuff is written in concrete. It can vary so much due to how a person processes life and the issues that they want to share with a close friend, regardless of gender.

Pat