Matthew McConaughey's lady break

Matthew McConaughey is taking a break from women.The 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' star - who once dated Penelope Cruz - has decided he likes being a bachelor too much to settle down.A source is quoted by Britain's News of the World as saying: "Matt's too much of his own man to be with any woman long-term. He loves his travelling and his fitness routine too much to be tamed by a woman. Then there's his work, which Matt takes very seriously."He's happiest being a single guy right now - for the foreseeable future."Last week McConaughey and close friend Lance Armstrong spoke out to deny rumours that they are gay.The pair - who have been photographed together shirtless on several occasions - have laughed off rumours their friendship has turned physical.Matthew joked: "We tried it. It wasn't for us!"

The actor then added: "A lot of people don't understand friendship and brotherhood. I have a great friend in him. I'd do anything he asked me to, even though he'd probably never ask me to, and he feels the same way."

Seven-time Tour de France cycling champion Lance - who called off his engagement to singer Sheryl Crow earlier this year - admits he and Matthew had no idea their relationship would become so strong.

He explained: "Our friendship just developed. He got out of a relationship and I'd just gotten out of a relationship.

"I think people see pictures and they think we're these overgrown frat guys, but we all have those kinds of relationships - and relationship isn't a bad word."