Why women dont mind  hold their same sex friend hands,while men will never do that unless gay?
85796
I think straight men are much more concerned about being mistaken for gay than straight women are about being mistaken.  Also, it is true that women do not think of it as a sexual thing at all.  Or, to be more accurate, did not until the modern emphasis on sexuality.  That makes me sad, because now we straight women may indeed become more inhibited.  I am already less comfortable with the "California hug," which is my term for the fact that many Californians tend to treat a hug as the standard greeting.  I prefer to limit this to my closest friends, but I do wonder if it's not because of being concerned about being labeled lesbian.
604457
It's a guy thing. They dont want there friends to see the sensitive side of them.
190403
Wisconsin. Women are traditionally the more affectionate of the sexes so it's more acceptable to see women being touchy/feely with each other than for men to be that way. I am 100% heterosexual and I've found it exciting to watch 2 women all over each other and I've even participated fully clothed in front of my husband and found it a turn on to see him so turned on. Sometimes it's fun for the shock effect on bystanders too.
76731
Not at all.  No more then everybody who has a rainbow sticker on their car is gay.  They may simply like rainbows.\n\nI know straight women that wear them, and I have never worn one (even though I am bisexual).\n\nThere is no secret code when it comes to lesbians or gay men.  We have no signs, no passwords or handshakes.  Overall, we are ordinary people just like everybody else.  We just choose partners who are the same sex as we are.
606694
I would say in my opinion men would be.  Women are more comfortable with their sexuality from what I have seen.  Two women being together is such an open thing, that men find it as attractive.  Women can be more open and know that they could go and kiss another women and it not mean anything.  Men seem to be a little less comfortable with sexuality, and I think that when a women thinks of it it is just thinking of sex and relationships being done a different way, and to men thinking of it is like putting something somewhere it shouldn't be going.  I would say Men definately.
374545
It doesn't matter if they are male or female, gay or straight...if they are good friends and have been since before he met you, people most often would choose friends over "lovers" if given the ultimatum. After all, who knows them better and who has been there for them. If she is gay then you shoudl have nothing to worry about.
816777
I think it is to balance masculine and feminine energies, which is hard in a same sex relationship...\n\n\nYou guys are kidding me that you do not see this correlation, being so politically correct you have to put on rose colored glasses....I am straight but go out to gay clubs and parties just because they are more interesting, and there are always straight people there doing the same thing. Nearly every couple has a top and bottom or aggressor and submissive role player....
158055
Yes women complement other women, that does not state that we want the other woman it simply states that we don't mind giving a complement where it is due. The women getting lap dances were just gay, straight women don't get lap dances.
315288
1st off....There is NOTHING wrong with gay or lesbian people! \n\n I think men just simply are more attracted to two women than two men therefore they accept it more.
233534
Most people feel more comfortable around people who are similar to themselves rather than associating with people who are different. Since white men are more similar to white women than black men, white women prefer the company of white men over black men. By the way, your question says "girls" rather than women and "men" rather than boys. More than a few women would consider this to be evidence of inherent chauvinism on your part.
258596
For the same reason us men get jealous when our girls talk with other men very openly.\n\nEveryone knows affection doesn't start out with the looks, it's with the small talk and the experiences we share and all that. Getting *very openly* with someone is an invitation for one of the two to grow affectionate - if not in love - with the other. That's how many friends hook up in the long run.
1160202
I realy do think that Men and Woman can be close even Very close friends, with out there being sex.\n\nI have many Female friends, and the thought has nether entered my mind that there could (nor would want) there to be anythink more.\n\nIt is a VERY sad world we live in if Men and Woman were only close for sex! \n\nIt mattres not about being gay or even ugly, All poeple can be friends man and woman, woman and woman, man and man, what dose it matter.\n\nYour friend and many others out there are just very closed minded, and are just going along with what we are told and not what thay them self think.
1001275
I have many friends that are either/or.  They are still good people but have a difference on their sexual outlook.  If they are your friends that is all they have to be nothing more.  I had a male friend who I did not know was gay and when he told me after 5 years of friendship I was only upset because he didn't tell me.  I told him I still loved him the same and we were best friends for many more years after that.  Some people are very mean when it comes to that.
332173
I think it's one of the most natural, understandable things in the world. Women are beautiful and sensual - why wouldn't other women be attracted to them? Homosexual men... well that's just gross.
389461
I tend to agree with riverotter7  and as children we females are allowed to be more touching with each other, we dance, hug and kiss and as nurturers of the next generation it is just natural that females try to keep close with their children as well as the environment surrounding them. Society is used to seeing females in this situation, always touching and feeling no shame in it.  Men, however, from the day they are cognizant are taught to be less sensitive to the touch, especially of like gender.  Sad but true.
67216
Most men are homophobic, and you have to admin that women are the prettier sex. I believe that Peeps that are afraid of homos are shallow and are just a littls slow in general.
1002871
Don't feel bad, I have the same problem. I think it's because we as woman feel that being a friend is one of the most important steps that lead to a successful relationship. The thing is, men feel that once they establish a good meaningful relationship with a woman, it's something that they do not want to jeopardize losing, especially if they value friendship. So, to avoid getting shot down or possibly losing a good friend, they play it safe, i.e. keep you as a good friend especially when they need someone to talk to about their problems.