Why is it often perceived as more challenging for a man to navigate life without a female companion compared to a woman living without a male partner?

Hmmm I 've kind of viewed it the opposite way. That women need a man to 'sweep her off her feet' so to say. To provide stablilty, protection etc. You always see these romantic comedies with the single woman who is maybe rocking it in her career, but is sad and lonely in her personal life. Just waiting to be a bride someday, or engaged etc. I am sure though men do feel an inner need to find a woman's companionship as well... although sometimes it is portrayed through media, movies etc. men LIKE their alone time very much or being single in general. I guess it comes down to the individual really.