Which gender should initiate a date? My thoughts... 

Back in the day, there were lots of things that women weren't allowed to do, at least in my country. But a lot of things have changed now: women now occupy sensitive roles in the government, they have the liberty to vote, and so on. However, there is still some culture in practice that needs to be scrapped completely in the 21st century.

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Talking about dating, it's not part of my culture for a lady to ask a man out on a date. Our society sees it as the responsibility of men to do the asking, and for a few ladies who will be bold enough to express their feelings to a man, they tag such a person as wayward. My grandmother once told me how a lady committed such a taboo act and said that only white people can practice such a seductive act. She went further to warn me that no matter the civilization nowadays, I shouldn't carry myself and throw myself at a man, and that if the man wants me, he should come for me and not the other way around. Now this is my personal experience in my family about how my people view dating, and it's also similar in some other families.

When I was in university, Ben was a guy who liked me so much, but he never said it verbally; he only acted it. It was so obvious that he was in love but lacked the courage to express himself. We were just getting along so well, but there was nothing attached. I waited for him to say something in our several hangouts at eateries, but he never did, except to just admire me and smile. I liked his personality, but I didn't like him much for a stronger relationship, and that's why I didn't do the asking. However, when I surprised him with my wedding IV, he felt sick for weeks and couldn't stop regretting why he hadn't expressed his feelings for me all the time in our university days. That's by the way...

Now to my thoughts...

I think it's a bit archaic for women to swallow their feelings for a guy all because of tradition or custom. If I like a guy and want to have a stronger relationship with him, I will first initiate friendship. Then, as we get along, I will boldly express my feelings for him on a date. Fear of rejection? Well, I may entertain some fear of rejection, but I strongly believe that it's not the duty of a guy alone to do the asking. I have never asked a guy out on a date before, but I would be bold enough to ask him in person instead of silently wishing for him to do it himself when he might never do it. After all, who knows, my bold action might turn out positive, and if not,I can only feel the effects of the rejection emotionally for some time and I would be fine.

In summary, this is the 21st century, and I expect my fellow ladies (adults) to be bold enough to go for what they are attracted to instead of keeping their feelings a secret. There might be a chance for both people to explore and have a good connection after their initial date.

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I agree with you. Beside civilization if we like each other then we should give time and space to each other in knowing the personalities.

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Exactly.. thanks for agreeing with me on this subject 😍✅

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Yes oooo.
Go for what make you happy. One thing that made me smile when reading this piece where you ad iced ladies (adult) to go grab that one person that makes them chuckle.....

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Of course...there is no room to hide feelings, anyone can do the talking.. 😂

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I could relate to your friend 'Ben' and the IV part lol, there was this guy during my college days, we were just friends but very close. I was so surprised at how much regret he was having the day I informed him of my wedding. Like if he liked me that much, why not just say it all this while?

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Why not say it out..lol
I guess he too learned in a hard way

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In summary, this is the 21st century, and I expect my fellow ladies (adults) to be bold enough to go for what they are attracted to instead of keeping their feelings a secret.

True words! !LUV

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Our society sees it as the responsibility of men to do the asking.

In our culture it's also the same. But I am sure that I am not going to ask it to anyone 🤣. I am bold enough that I only care about my self respect.

if the man wants me, he should come for me and not the other way around.

Why?? Isn't everyone equal in the current time? 🤣. I will say to my grandchild (in future) not to waste your time for ladies. Focus on your career and there is highest possiblity get a better partner they thought 🤣.
Saying it like fun but I will say it If I get the opportunity.

I surprised him with my wedding IV.

Is it called surprise? I prefer to say it shock 🤣🤣.

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Hahaha 😂😂
You are just funny 😉

Why?? Isn't everyone equal in the current time? 🤣. I will say to my grandchild (in future) not to waste your time for ladies. Focus on your career and there is highest possiblity get a better partner they thought 🤣.

That was my grandmother's statement not mine

To me, all genders have equal right to express their feelings

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That was my grandmother's statement not mine

I read it. I think tradition is behind thinking that. What do you think 😅.

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Nkem you are very right, I believe ladies should definitely go for what they want, I mean this is the twenty first century, so nothing like she's too bold or too forward.

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However, when I surprised him with my wedding IV, he felt sick for weeks

Oh no😂😂. You can't just mention that in passing like you didn't just drop a huge bomb on the poor guy😅. That's why it is important to speak up when necessary. Closed mouths don't get fed.

I absolutely agree with you. It is a very archaic way of thinking. Men these days sef, not all of them are bold enough to stake their claim or ask for what they want. It doesn't make them any less of a man but it also means that they need a someone else to complement them in the areas that they lack.

At first I used to be shy, but I later realised that if you get rejected it is not the end of the world, neither is it your fault. You can't expect to get a yes from every guy you like. It's just like saying that you should give up looking for a job just because you were rejected once or twice. It doesn't make sense.

I enjoyed reading this. Thank you 🌹

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Now, you have same view with me on this subject. .the society sees the opposite of it but it's high time we stop dieing in silent 😉

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This is awesome! The world is revolving, and we revolve along with her. We don't wait for happiness or good things to come; we go for them and fight for them before we can have them. If I sense a guy I like also likes me but is scared of saying it, I will help him, but I won't disrespect myself or step on my dignity. When we fall, the ability to get up and move on is the beauty. Rejection is allowed, but taking the step myself makes me a hero. #dreemerforlife

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Yeah, Ben was not bold enough, maybe you would have asked him if you felt more romantically inclined to him, but life happens, he just stayed as bestie.

To be frank, I can't ask a guy out no matter how strong the dm feeling I have, I'll rather give you green light🤣🤣

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Hahaha 😂😂🤣
Green light is nice too, hopefully the guy will catch it..lol

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However, when I surprised him with my wedding IV, he felt sick for weeks and couldn't stop regretting why he hadn't expressed his feelings for me all the time in our university days.

Aunty, I no read further, I stopped here.

Which kind of breakfast is this?
God abeg oooo😄😄😄

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Hahaha 😂😂🤣
Better chill
I served him well for sealing his mouth 😂😂

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Sincerely speaking, you said my mind straight and direct. Though it obvious that a lot of ladies are terrified of how people will perceive them if they decide to voice out their feelings, societal rejection and discrimination can be very cruel which has made it more difficult to abolish this absurd culture of men should speak out first.

A lot of men are terrified to speak with a lady which is a secret a lot of ladies are not aware of, some men get intimidated very easily which made them shy away instead of expressing their feelings, due to this men should speak first ideology a lot of women have lost their opportunity to be with the man they love.

"What a man can do, a woman can do better" is this a national anthem or what, action speaks better than words

I really loved how you express your thoughts in the conclusion, i believe if women can adopt your perspective about this topic, this ridiculous culture will vanish eventually.

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Hmmmm, you really made other vital points here..yea some men lack courage to express themselves just like Ben here and therefore miss out on the person they might lived with
I really hope many ladies will embrace this and start expressing themselves

You are a true #dreemerforlifr

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I couldn’t agree more. We have passed that stage where it’s only the duty of a guy to ask a woman out. We’re at a state where everyone is fighting for equality and this should be one. No woman should be branded wayward or bad for asking a guy out. Sometimes us guys don’t see all these so called green light😅.

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Hahaha 😂😂🤣
Some of us do see the green light oo 😂

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😂 haha who green light help na. Go straight to the point

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