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    Why do females refer to their female friends as "girlfriends" but males do not refer to their male friends as "boyfriends"?

    Question #66359. Asked by Babba06.

    dino335

    A)Because that would indicate a sexual relationship.

    B)Heterosexaul men have few female "friends" so "my friend" said by male means male friend. If they had a female friend, they would probably indicate that by saying "my female friend" or something.

    C) I am not sure about gay men. I would guess their boyfriend or partner they would call boyfriend or partner, a male friend they would call a "friend" and a female friend they would call a "girlfriend".

    I realize this is all generalization and speculation on my part!

    May 30 06, 7:29 PM
    zbeckabee

    Probably a little of the above...but, let's not forget that girls have to qualify EVERYTHING and guys are a little more relaxed about that kind of thing...

    May 30 06, 9:07 PM
    emj23

    In the UK most women don't refer to their female friends as 'girlfriends' due to the sexual relationship connotation. I think it's much more common in the US.

    May 31 06, 2:05 PM

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