It's interesting that a few members here, including myself, have been bullied by women. I, too, used to hang out mostly with guys for just that reason. I felt they were easier to get along with, and that they wouldn't stab me in the back by saying nasty and untrue things about me. I don't think there's anything wrong with having mainly male friends. The only issue, as has already been mentioned, is if a partner takes issue with it. I had an ex who couldn't stand the fact that I had male friends. It became a huge problem between us. Can you lead a balanced life? Well, that depends on what you mean by balance. It's not balanced if one has mainly male friends. But I think a person can be perfectly happy with just male friends. I guess it all depends on the individual and that individual's life? Is it a problem? Does it present a problem? I now lead a more balanced life of male and female friends, though it took years for me to trust women again.