I\'ve never had great luck with the ladies, but I too find it more relaxing to speak with female friends as opposed to male ones. I think women have this innate ability to converse far beyond that of a man, which seems far more attractive to me; especially considering most of my male friends are idiots.
Of course, the first step is trying to find a women that won\'t spontaniously kick you in -- well -- vulnerable, important places, but as I said, I\'ve never had great luck with women, so that might just be me... Come on, I don\'t use that many double entendres in casual conversation!