
Simon Purtill
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Men trying to approach women is a minefield. “55% of single 18-30 men say they haven’t approached a woman in the last year. 77% of 18-30 women say they wished they were approached more. At 41+ the trend flips and 55% of women said they didn’t want to be approached.” 86% of women say they want the man to make the first move. However, 50% of men report not wanting to approach women for fear of being seen as creepy or predatory. 17% of Americans aged 18 to 29 believe that a man inviting a woman out for a drink “always” or “usually” constitutes sexual harassment. And 82% of women reported experiencing creepy behaviour “sometimes,” “often,” or “constantly”. This is a difficult circle to square. Women face a dilemma – they are scared for their safety but also have a preference for men making the first move. Men face a dilemma – they are terrified of being seen as creepy but also know that if they don’t approach a woman, the conversation is unlikely to start. — h/t @datepsych





























