On the issue of FFs and MFs: I used to like that Wolfie had female friends. I thought it showed that he honestly liked women and didn't just see them as objects.
Now I know that he has a REAL problem with boundaries concerning any FFs.
I don't really have that problem. I have 3-4 close MFs, but they all have some things very much in common. They are all men with a great deal of integrity and are strongly committed to their wives and families. I don't think I'd like them if they weren't that way. If there were any flirting going on, I don't think I'd want the friendship(s).
Their wives know me and know for a fact that I'm not a threat, and in fact I'm a strong supporter of their marraiges.