Why Is It Beneficial for Males to Form Other-Sex Friendships

Why is it beneficial for males to form other-sex friendships?

A) Males are able to learn about emotional expression and intimacy.
B) Males need female friends to introduce them to other females.
C) Males are more likely to be themselves with female friends as opposed to male friends.
D) Males who have female friends tend to have higher self-esteem than those who only have male friends.