Why is it so hard for women to have genuine male friendships?

Can we talk about how exhausting it is to just exist as a woman in a platonic friendship with a guy? Like, I genuinely love having male friends, they offer a different perspective, the conversations are fun, and sometimes, I just want to vibe without worrying about girl talk. But nope, the moment they find out I’m single, it’s like a silent timer starts ticking. I've been asked out by four guy friends recently. FOUR. All of them waited until I was single to confess their feelings, and now every interaction feels like walking on eggshells. It’s like the entire dynamic shifts overnight. Suddenly, I have to: 1) Watch how I respond so I don’t “give the wrong idea” 2) Avoid being too affectionate because God forbid a casual hug is misinterpreted 3) Overanalyze every conversation to make sure I’m not leading them on I get it, if you like someone, it’s better to confess than bottle it up. But maybe, just maybe, do that when you’re sure the girl is even remotely into you? Because now, I’m stuck in this awkward limbo where I have to pretend the confession never happened or risk losing a friend entirely. Why is it so difficult for a woman to have a guy best friend without this happening? Have any other women dealt with this, or am I just cursed?