In today’s busy, complicated modern dating world, you’ll hear a lot of confusing and often conflicting advice. You’ve probably already heard that instead of passively waiting on a man to initiate contact, that women should make the first move when it comes to dating.
But is it always a good idea for women to make the first move? And is it ever a good idea or strategy for you to wait on a man?
The popular online dating website OKCupid says “yes” to women making the first move. But only in certain situations. In one of their studies, they found that when a woman contacted the man first, 30% of those contacts turned into a conversation. OKCupid’s research found that women are 2.5 times more likely to hear back from a guy when they are the ones to initiate the conversation.
But is this the type of dating relationship and the outcome you want? Probably not. The research also didn’t say or support the idea that those conversations ever turned into fulfilling, long-term romantic relationships.
If all you’re looking for is a man to write you back on a dating website, then go ahead, make the first move. Statistics show that it will probably work for you. If you’re only interested in casual sex, then this strategy will work for you.
But if you want:
- A man who is really into you
- Who wants to make you happy
- Who wants love and commitment
Then making the first move isn’t the best strategy to follow to reach your dating and relationship goals.
Why not?
It’s not a good idea for you to be more invested in the relationship than he is. When you are the one to initiate the chase, then he knows you’re more into him from the very start. Now and then this might work for a woman, but if he’s not that into you or isn’t going to pursue you, chances are, the relationship will fizzle out rather quickly.
So yes, OkCupid is accurate in saying that you’re more likely to have a conversation with a man you contact first, but that doesn’t mean it will lead to anywhere special. Having a conversation will probably mean that you’ll spend your time trying to figure out if he is into you, only to realize that he isn’t. You might be led to believe that he is interested if he is willing to talk to you. But if it leads nowhere, then is all of the time and energy you spent making contact worthwhile? When it comes to finding a healthy relationship, you want to maximize your chances of success. Making the first move is unlikely to do that for you.
Women want to feel desire, and many men feel like the prize is more special when they have to work to get it. Why deprive him of the chase, and deprive yourself of the feeling of having a man really like you and want to be with you? If he is attracted to you and emotionally available, he will pursue you. If he is not, then you’re better off with someone who is.
This strategy does not mean that you sit around passively. Smile and be friendly with the men who are brave enough to approach you. Appreciate the men who find you interesting. Give the ones who make an effort to pursue you a chance.
Please let us know in the comments what your results with either of these strategies have been. What happens when you make the first move? Does it turn into the relationship you want, or does he tend to disappear?
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