LADIES AND LADS’ FRIENDLY RIVALRY

THE “sisterhood” has gone out of fashion, according to new research that claims women now prefer the company of men.

A study has shown that as many as six in 10 females claim their best friend is male. And more than one in 10 says it’s because they trust blokes more.

But the findings, by restaurant chain Prezzo, also show that women having a male best pal can cause problems with jealous partners.

More than one in 10 said their husband or partner was unhappy about a male friendship.

And 16% said their other half does not like it if they spend time alone with a fella.