> Also, if you are in a relationship, having friendships with other females will likely be a problem. If you allow a partner this much control over your life,

> Also, if you are in a relationship, having friendships with other females will likely be a problem. If you allow a partner this much control over your life, you'll suffer for it. If you're pre-suffering in hopes of landing a partner who will mistreat you, you're missing out on life (and potential healthy partners who expect you to not be a weirdo in the presence of other women). Turns into a bit of a self-fulfilling prophecy. Take note of the other men talking about their successes in this regard before dismissing the concept out of hand. Or, take it from a lesbian: most of my friends are women. If women were hard-wired to hate their partners' female friends, we wouldn't ever show up to a softball game. It's the culture: seek people whose culture provides a stable and healthy basis for life.