What’s the point of female friendships

A natural loner but had good female friends throughout life, they all slowly faded away one way or another.

Friendships with guys seem more mutually beneficial, more loyal, dependable and lasting if the bond is strong.

So as a married with young kid attractive coworker appears to be friendly, I am thinking, what’s the point of even befriending these women. In this case there’s almost no benefit, just waste of time.