Eugene,
That is very interesting to read the difference between advice from men and women! I really like the advice to “make friends with yourself.” I’ve heard the phrase (or some variation), “you can’t expect others to love you if you don’t love yourself” many many times and this seems like another version of it. Reading that is a reminder for me to prioritize intentional solitude to help myself be who I want to be.
I guess a strategy you could use to connect with friends is asking for advice more often!!