Why is it that guys tend to open up to girls more than to their own gender?

To give it context, I'm not saying it's the same for every male. Just that I have some guy friends and I encourage them to go out and talk to people when they have problems or issues. I don't know if they do but I think one of the first people they decide to call or ask out is me.

Some of them likes me I think. Yet only one got the chance to admit it. Problem is, I want a partner and not someone to fix.

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DDonde · 31-35, M

Competition and being perceived as weak.

Casheyane · F

@DDonde Many people are saying that. Maybe it's really that.

DDonde · 31-35, M

@Casheyane I think, to some extent there's also sometimes a feeling of "this is something that is reserved for people who love each other". So it sometimes feels kind of awkward and uncomfortably intimate when discussing these things with other guys.

Casheyane · F

@DDonde Why would they think that way? Do you think that? I just think people all have issues and sometimes we all need a listening ear whether it be to vent or seek advice from.

DDonde · 31-35, M

@Casheyane It's difficult for me to put a finger exactly on why. Other than I suppose the people you like and are attracted to generally don't seem as threatening to you.
All in all, it boils down to how it feels...
My gut tells me that this is dangerous and self-exposing, rather than potentially comforting. Unfortunately that's as far as I am able to explain it.

Casheyane · F

@DDonde Thanks for trying :)

DDonde · 31-35, M

@Casheyane yw