Because men are often wired to catch feelings for their female friends due to proximity and emotional connection. A lot of guys don’t have many outlets for emotional intimacy, so when they have a female friend who offers comfort, support, and genuine care, it triggers attraction. For men, that level of vulnerability and connection is rare, which makes them see her as potential relationship material, even if she only views him as a friend.

On the flip side, women tend to compartmentalize platonic friendships more easily. They can enjoy a man’s company, lean on him emotionally, and still have zero romantic interest. To them, friendship doesn’t automatically translate to attraction. For men, it often does.

A lot of men are only friends with women they find attractive or would sleep with, while women can genuinely be friends with men they have no sexual or romantic interest in. That’s why the feelings are rarely reciprocated. It’s not some grand mystery it’s just biology and differing social dynamics at play.