Do you think women should make the first move?

@xxTinx (49)
April 16, 2016 10:11am CST
This has been on my mind lately. I know we're currently in the modern era and many people nowadays believe that women have just as much right as men to make the first move. It's okay for some. I mean, if it works then it works, right? Unfortunately, certain situations make aggressive women look too desperate. Although I don't have qualms about women doing this, l personally prefer the old school courtship where men have to approach women first, declare their intentions, make an effort to get noticed and give women sufficient time to return their feelings. Cheesy, I know, but this method has built stable and more grounded relationships than most of today's dating games. Anyway, just my two cents. Perhaps you guys have a different opinion.
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@Ruby3881 (1963)
• Canada
16 Apr 16
Well, almost twenty years ago I made the first move with my husband. He then took that message and courted me. We are together still, and are raising four children together. I've never heard of or seen any statistics that say the relationship will be more stable if a guy makes the first move. In fact, I think it's irrelevant. What creates stability in a relationship isn't the man taking the initiative or a traditional courtship. It's both partners wanting the same things from a relationship, and being willing to work together to achieve them.
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@Ruby3881 (1963)
• Canada
16 Apr 16
@rina110383 I guess it's why I've been able to sustain such a long marriage
@Ruby3881 (1963)
• Canada
17 Apr 16
@rina110383 It takes work, but it's worth it
@LeaPea2417 (38449)
• Toccoa, Georgia
16 Apr 16
I agree with you, I prefer the old school courtship.
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@waflay (2737)
• Nairobi, Kenya
16 Apr 16
As much as we want to appreciate that times are changing,its odd for a woman to be the first to make a move to any guy she feels attracted to.
@Ruby3881 (1963)
• Canada
16 Apr 16
@waflay Why is it odd? I was doing it 20-30 years ago, and as I said above I've never encountered a man who didn't appreciate it. Men enjoy the attention, and they like that a woman is willing to take an equal role in the relationship.
@xxTinx (49)
17 Apr 16
@Ruby3881 Unfortunately not all men appreciate it when women make the first move. But I'm glad your story turned out well. I guess you were blessed and lucky enough to ask out the guy who was really meant for you. The approach would also matter, though. Perhaps your method didn't come on too strong or needy. It was something your now-husband needed. Regards to you and your family!
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
16 Apr 16
why do a man always have to make the first choice.
@xxTinx (49)
17 Apr 16
Lol not really. I think only during the courtship stage. But it mostly depends on the nature of the relationship.