To think women seek friendships with men less with age?

[AHedgeOrABush]

Sorry if this is blindingly obvious. And clearly it's a bit sexist. But...

I've just been reflecting on the proportion of my platonic friends who are men/women over time. In my teens and 20s, I had loads of male friends. Since my 30s, the proportion of males has gradually diminished in my friendships, and I think the same is true for most of my female friends. I still do have some old male friends, and value them. But... on the whole, they're just less reliable, usually less nuanced and more context-specific friendships. And of course (I think this is typical pattern) a few friendships went by the wayside over time when it became apparent there had been a partially sexual motive which was never going to be fulfilled (and I aged - so their interest waned). Others stopped wanting to be in touch much once they got married/into long term partnerships.

I've realised that I don't really pursue new friendships with men now - only women. Which is fine.

Just wondered - AIBU to think this is the general rule?

Are you sure you wanted to post this in alcohol support?

@AHedgeOrABush - wrong forum!

You aged but they aged too? Doubt it's that.
But yes I am the same, most of the men I was friends with have families now, and when you're in your 20s everyone seeks more social connections etc
I have a few close male friends but definitely seek women out more now. As I get older I have so much care and love for my fellow woman, and see men in a more negative light generally. Love the men in my family and close friends, and have banter with male acquaintances etc, but generally see them in a lesser light.

So sorry - definitely wrong forum. This is not about alcohol support, and I haven't managed to delete the post! I've also posted in AIBU....