yes and no.
Same.
I have two close female friends - one lives in Germany and the other moved back home to L.A. a few years ago. We talk on the phone and email, but I wish they lived closer. They are both terrific.
Most women are too bitchy, controlling and anti-male for me to be able to relate to. I have more close male friends than female. Men are usually more direct in communicating with me, and they don't take bitchy cheap shots at me. If they're pissed at me, they let me know why. They also give me better advice on things that are bothering me, and they don't allow me to ruminate and feel sorry for myself. It would be nice if I knew more women like that.