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I believe her point was something like "the state of men today makes it so difficult for a "discerning" female to find a suitable male partner, that some women turn to other women for their affection, understanding, and compatibility". Too many men are too into themselves, sports, buddies, competing for their own goals, and hanging on to Mom, to be what many women consider someone to spend their life with as an equal and loved partner. I know, not all women are 'grand prize" material, but I do kind of understand her point. Men, just by the way they act, conduct themselves, the maturity level they demonstrate, and the consideration they show women, well, they just may be making lesbians out of some very nice women. Sure, some ladies are predisposed to be lesbians, but I can see her point. I am just sad that the assholes among the species have caused some fine ladies to go "off the market", so to speak. Worse, these un-realizing clowns will then denigrate and bad mouth the ladies when they see them together. What a shame!

I don't believe traits such as narcissism, selfishness, and sociopathy are limited to one gender. Terms like "bridezilla" and "princess syndrome" I think illustrates unfortunately that women can also be self-absorbed and nasty to others.

I think while your friend does make a good point that men and women may have many conflicting traits, I don't think it means all women are angels and all men are demons. On the flip side, I've known men to complain about women being high maintenance, flighty, irrational, and downright crazy at times.

I think something interesting to consider is when men and women find it easier to befriend the opposite sex than their own.