Women tend to get into alot of detail and convolute issues, they also spend way too much time talking about superflous stuff. Women also dont feel like they are in comprtition to have the prettiest clothes. Women that prefer men to women are ususally are very down to earth, this is not to say they are not attractive but they just handle trying to look good and go on to more important things. It takes meeting alot of women for a woman to find a like mindede woman like this and therefore seems to be a great amount of trouble. Of course on the other hand a woman that prefers male freinds may need the male attention to make them feel good about themselves. Being one of the few women around lots of men makes them feel special. All in all it depends on thew woman.

There are two basic reasons for this. One is the reason that women will actually tell you (and in some cases its true): - Men are easier to get on with. They're less bitchy. Less competitive. They don't spend as much time worrying about trivial things like hair and make-up. The other reason is: - When you're friends with guys you're constantly the centre of attention, they probably all fancy you on some level so you get barrel-loads of compliments, When a guy you like comes on the scene you don't have to worry that he's going to prefer one of your friends (well, unless they're gay, but that could happen anyway!)

Men are easier to talk to especially when you want a quick and straight forward answer. They think in more linear way: point a to point b to point c. Women seem to circle around when making a point. They make extra effort to do something for you and that makes them feel good. I would keep the friendship light though since some guys may get their hopes up for something else other than frienship

Women are whiney.. men are great friends.

For me, I always gravitated toward men as friends because of their different sense of humor. As a woman, I have a really silly (immature at times) sense of humor etc. and have always found it difficult to find this in another woman. I would always end up belly laughing with a bunch of men about something while the women thought it was stupid. Also, alot of women I encounter tend to be catty and almost bitchy at times. Over time I have developed 2 very good friendships with women who have similar qualities, but I find it rare.

i think its because men are simpler, less emotional, and get to the point. Women can have oter female friends, but once one of them say the wrong thing, its Bitch-Fest 06. A lot of women, don't want that drama. Also so they can understand men more. If they have man problems, and don't understand something, they might ask a guy, to get his point of view (my cousin always does that with me). So yeah, i think that's why.

It's nice to have male companionship (a friend to go places with and maybe get an occasional hug) without the pressure of having sex. Also, no relationship issues (is he cheating?, does he still love me? etc.)

Because men in general are more laid back and don't really get worried about weight or how their make up looks. Also women tend to be patronising, bitchy and just in general horrible friends. However a good female friend is better than a good male friend =].

I have more male friends due to growing up with only brothers and boys on my street. Besides they are less catty (well the majority are).

Some women like myself have been hurt by the gossip of other women. Men on the other hand seem to keep things to themselves. I have found that men (to me) make better friends for confiding in.

Men are more honest in everything. If they are abusive in a relationship, is simply because of the testosterone. I can hardly believe in pure female friendship. Women will surely gossip one day, having you- their friend- at the centre of the discussion. That is why all of my best friends are men. Maube is also because my father is such a great, completely honest and mature man. But I prefer to have a woman as my direct manager. This is beacuse in the work they are generally, more honest. And, because, I like a very flexible, less demading approach while on the job,I feel a lot better to have a woman as my boss. And, at the end of the day, who needs a female friend, apart from sister/cousin/best school mates? For shopping? Cooking advices? Pure people. Men are definetely real friends. And I am happy to be a woman sharing their true friendship.

that's an easy one, men are great at being friends. They don't talk about you behind your back. They won't go tell everyone everything about you. Men are easy to get along with. I like my girlfriends but if it's something serious I am going to call a guy friends first. It's noce to have someone that you can talk to about things you can't with girls. That is without being judged for it.

It is not that I so much prefer male friends but that women do not seem to get on with me and guys do.

Ever since I was little I had more guy friends than girl friends. I always hate that most of the drama in school circulate around them. Anyway, I was a tomboy since I was young so that's the main reason that I have more guy friends than girl ones.

Because women are hard to get along with....

Men are less dramatic and easier to understand.

My best friend is a guy. Hes easier to get along with. And doesnt get so bitchy over the small things.

Cause their sexier.

Men aren't competing with you for attention. Men don't want to know all those silly details about who you saw and what they said. Men are loyal and don't gossip. Men make me feel safe and I love that feeling. Men aren't jealous of your other friendships. Men give really good advice (in my experiences). Men don't call you all hours of the day with a new crisis each time. Men are punctual. You say you're going to meet somewhere and he's on time. Men bring excitement to any conversation because their point of view is different than yours. Men help me understand men more. Men don't whine and get emotional. Men don't mind if you have a boyfriend and you're not spending all your free time with them.

Some women just get on better with men than other women as friends. Everyone is different. Sometimes these women are tom boys but not allways. They can be either lesbian or straight too. Lots of straight women I know prefer to hang around with men, just the same as some men rarely mix with women and other men surround themselves with women all the time when there is normally no sexual connotations involved.

Women can be very complicated and come with issues. You often feel like you're in competition to be the hottest, the smartest, have the best clothes, the best love life etc. It's a Girl Eat Girl kinda world lol. I think girls in general are cool, but I get really annoyed with girls that are anti-girl, and try to be one of the guys. It's cool to find stuff in common but I think it's stupid to put an act on and alienate all the females around you because they have a vagina or something.

because girls can be so bitchy, it gets a bit boring when all you hear "in sooo fat" "i need some new clothes " " i need a man" and so on guys dont bitch on, they have a laugh and are effortless to get on with

To make other women jealous.

Some men are easier going, more factual, more realistic and less ruled by emotions than women and that often makes for a less stressful friendship.

Because women are mean to each other, heartless even. Whereas men aren't constantly pointing out to eachother how Dave's ass looks big, but rather getting together for brews and good times, women can't wait to whisper about something or someone and it makes me ill. I prefer to socialize with men and I prefer to work with men. When I ask a guy at the office about purchasing a dry-erase board, it doesn't take a full-blown 2 week long conference to decide. I get an answer. With women, I always end up having to attend a summit and plead my case. It's disgusting. As a woman, I don't want to sit around with other women and spin gossip and rumors and lies and twist things people say. It's not fun. When I hang with the guys, yeah we might all stand around saying "yup" between sips of brew, but it just feels more natural and I can say whatever's on my mind and feel confident that it is taken no further than face value (no lies, gossips spun out of it). That is all, drive thru.

Because women are mean to each other, heartless even. Whereas men aren't constantly pointing out to eachother how Dave's ass looks big, but rather getting together for brews and good times, women can't wait to whisper about something or someone and it makes me ill. I prefer to socialize with men and I prefer to work with men. When I ask a guy at the office about purchasing a dry-erase board, it doesn't take a full-blown 2 week long conference to decide. I get an answer. With women, I always end up having to attend a summit and plead my case. It's disgusting. As a woman, I don't want to sit around with other women and spin gossip and rumors and lies and twist things people say. It's not fun. When I hang with the guys, yeah we might all stand around saying "yup" between sips of brew, but it just feels more natural and I can say whatever's on my mind and feel confident that it is taken no further than face value (no lies, gossips spun out of it). That is all, drive thru.

They are less dramatic than women, and have different ways of thinking than I do.

IT'S HARDER FOR WOMAN IF WOMAN FRIEND BETRAYS THEM. WOMAN EXPECT FROM MEN

lack of attention

this is jusy MY reason, cant speak for others.....they help explain the crazy, illogical, unreasonable shit my husband does.

- Because they love the attention. - Because there's not the element of competition. - Because it makes other guys want them more, and girls envy them. - Because some girls exhausted of the dumb things most girls wanna talk about, so they enjoy the substance of a conversation with a man. - It gives them a feeling of power, because they know all the guys they hang out with probably wanna sleep with them.

Men tend to be less drama in my experience. It's getting better as I get older...

i love getting the male perspective on things.. +5

I don't, I like the things me and other women have in common. Also unless they're gay there's usually some sort of underlining attraction, and forget the ones with girlfriends or wives, that never flies.

They get along with them better i do.

Simply put: everyone is different.

men don t talk trash about you behind your back you don t have to worry about leaving your bf with them(no one is gonna get drunk and kiss your boyfriend) a man always appreciate the friendship with a woman

I tend to agree with part of lady fuschia's answer. I grew up almost exclusively around males and tend to find friendships with them easier. Once you resolve the "will there be sex between us" question everything else is easy. Generally you know where you stand with a man without a ton of drama. Men are much more capable of offering up the truth without an agenda of their own. (Again after the sex question is resolved) Women are generally more competitive and bitchy. You never really know when they might turn on you haha Gosh this sounds trite but honestly in my experience it is true. I have two girlfriends and aside from that all my friends are male. It's easier that way. Less drama, more trust haha

b/c men don't get emotional or catty and spread rumors like female friends can. they don't like to talk about drama and they can help a woman who's clueless about love understand men better, and they make you feel safe, like having a big brother to protect them. and of course they'll say you're sexy and it would boost your condifence. i wish i had more male friends. most of mine found insecure gf's so i never get to hang out with them anymore.

women can be too difficult to get along with! always in competition, too much gossip, always think you want their spouse, or the spouse really wants you, drama out of control, they can be mean and envious, and the list goes on.

because girls are vindictive. and mostly back stabbers.

Because a male friend is never jealous of why your dress is better than his....etc

men are easier to talk to and less scatter -brained.

Women can be bitchy,short tempered and judgemental sometimes. Guys are sometimes easier to get along with. Also, women feel more secure around men.

Most of my friends are male. I just seem to get along better with them :-)

I think guys have soooo much less drama...at least most of them! Girls everything is a competition...how your hair is...your outfit...your guy...Everything!!!

For one women hate on other women. Women gossip too much and then you have to deal with their bitchy ways. I rather hear the sports talk and trash talk any day over the other things.

As i prefer female friends beause they have emotions ,kindness and loving feelings.

I am going to say this: Women tend to want to know the truth about logic. A man can see things a woman cannot see. Also a man can warn a woman of impeding danger so the woman can take appropriate action. Men tend to be more understanding, and offer comfort in times of shedding tears or being broken hearted. You can learn things of an experienced man than you can a male figure who is young and childish almost like mommas boy. The lady gets complimented for stating these important facts: Men aren't competing with you for attention. Men don't want to know all those silly details about who you saw and what they said. Men are loyal and don't gossip. Men make me feel safe and I love that feeling. Men aren't jealous of your other friendships. Men give really good advice (in my experiences). Men don't call you all hours of the day with a new crisis each time. Men are punctual. You say you're going to meet somewhere and he's on time. Men bring excitement to any conversation because their point of view is different than yours. Men help me understand men more. Men don't whine and get emotional. Men don't mind if you have a boyfriend and you're not spending all your free time with them.

I hope I don't offend anyone when I say this, but some women really do talk to way to much. Just get to the point, please! It's annoying. Men have such a way of compartmentalizing information that keeps things simple. They don't need to assess information emotionally, first before they process it from every angle, and then, FINALLY make a decision. If they're hungry they don't go down a list of places they've been to where they didn't like the service, the parking, the temperature inside, the bathrooms, the lighting, or the type of crowd they serve. They just choose a place and go.

Because women don't have to worry about male friends will spill the beans. He tells you the truth how men like about women. He compliments you when you look good, woman doesn't do that if she is less attractive than you unless she is a lesbian and wants you.

Male have more experience in tough life situations and know how to overcome them. Women who encounters these tough situations usually flock to the men for answers that are sound. Beware of the drunken men, they are loose in their mind. but sober men or men who like energy drinks and been there and done it will tell it like it is. That is my only answer I know of.

men are fun and simple!(in a good way!)

The same reason some men prefer to have female friends. Your circle of friends is people outside family who are most useful to your goals.

Easier to flirt with?

I have more in common with them.