Think about it: if a man is friends with a woman, people ask when the wedding is. If a woman is friends with a man, everyone’s waiting for him to finally “get the hint.” And if both of them assure that there is only friendship between them, then one of them just plays poker well.

But there are perks, too - a female friend can explain that “I’m fine” doesn’t always mean “I’m fine,” while a male friend can teach you how to assemble a cabinet in five minutes without instructions. So maybe friendship between a man and a woman isn’t a myth - it’s just a unique way of surviving in a world of misunderstandings.