Is it ok for a woman to ask a man out on a date?

I think girls should tell the truth. Or at least they should imply if they feel shy. Things will never happen if we keep the secret for each other.

it's not the 16th century anymore.
women have authority, rights, and power.

of course its ok.

If she wants to then ok but i prefer guys asking me out. I think it's more sweet and romantic.(I'm also to chicken to ask a guy out!)

Hopefully, that gives you more empathy for what many a guy goes through---including myself back in the day---in contemplating asking a woman out. For some guys who are super-confident, they don't worry about rejection because they know that there's always another opportunity right around the bend. But if you're a less secure guy, facing the very real possibility of rejection can induce a "fight or flight" response---fast heartbeat, sweaty palms, the whole nine yards. I think that it's way past time for women to have to face the same crap as men have been dealing with for eons.

True but that doesn't really cover it. I do feel sorry for guys but it is worse for women see some do finally get the confidence to ask a guy out but are most of the time rejected because that guy is too "popular" or his friends would make fun of him.......... so it's different.

Thanks for your reply, but trust me, having been there. Those same EXACT issues are in play with guys asking a woman out. Especially true during the dreaded high school years. If a guy were to ask a girl out who is considered to be "out of his league" either in looks or in social status, then not only does that guy face almost certain rejection by the girl, but there is a very real possibility that she will tell her friends something along the lines of "you'll never guess who had the nerve to ask me out..." And then guess what? The guy will also faces almost certain humiliation by the girl's friends, friends of the friends, etc., etc. If you don't believe me, find some guys who are not in the upper tier of popularity (you can often find them in math clubs, sci-fi clubs, etc), and ask them about it.

True....... but it doesn't matter to me popularity or "leagues" are just a gay thing people invented to make themselves seem superior to their peers.

I completely agree with you, but they nevertheless can have an impact on people's quality of life. Have you read about the boys who hung themselves very recently because of excessive bullying? That's an extreme, but real, example of how a group of "peers" can impact a life. If you are able to insulate yourself from that crap, then that's great. But that's not true for everyone, and the results can be tragic. You should be clear that for me these issues have not been in play for many, many years. I am a middle-aged man now, but I my memory is still intact (for the most part).

lol yeah i'd imagine.......
Yes that crap is the exact crap I avoid it's just stupid.........



That's sad but I heard about this guy named Mike who was a great guy and he had this girlfriend..
Take note that the bad thing was said right there...
So he and his girlfriend had been going out for months but HER friends didn't think he was "cool" enough for her. But poor Mike loved this girl, as a matter-of-fact he was going to propose to her one night. He was headed to her house in his yellow Mustang, ring in hand. But when he got there she was sad, he didn't know why and when he asked her she said "Mike you know there was just... nothing between us as well as I do. It's over."

Mike was devestated. (I don't know how to spell that sorry)

32 hours later Mike's Mustang was found off the highway in the next state. Mike's body was in it with a gun in his hand and a bullet through his head. The police were very disturbed by the look of total agony on his face. Mike had driven until he ran out of gas then committed suicide over a girl who only dumped him because of popularity status and peer pressure.

It's sad........

Many times in todays world if you do not do the asking some men are not willing (some may think you are already attached and just do not ask is what I have been told) and you would have missed out on the opportunity to go out on the date and see if it would lead to more. So, yes, it is OK, to ask as long as it looks like the man has interest in you and is not married nor attached in any way. No one needs a home wrecker, the world is in a big enough mess without adding to it.

I to, was taught to let the guy ask. I briefly talked to a guy two and a half years ago at Hampton Beach, N.H., in a store I believe called Dredz near the arcade that was closing. He came riding up to the store on his bicycle and we talked a bit and of his having quit something recently and that he had a like for silver rings as did I. We talked of drinking lots of water and how good it is for us. I was with my son and granddaughter that Sunday. I wish I had asked if he had any interest in getting to know each other and his number if so. I have not forgotten him and I wish I had spoken up. I am getting better at it, but it is hard to break the old ways of what we were taught.

Nothing ventured is nothing gained is what a good friend always says!

why wouldnt it be, maybe sometimes girls get too nervous to try, but ive asked guys out before. it lets the guy be more relaxed when on the date, well maybe sometimes

It depends on what Century You Live In!!!

I was thinking about asking a guy on a date right now ^_^

but maybe while their older cuz im in middle school and if a girl asked a guy out it shows too much anxiousness and its weird...

I think it give you power ,and the relationship . It would be a turn on for me , because I would know you are a go getter.

why not? when I dated guys I asked them out all the time. well, it turns out that I like women more than men. but that's beside the point, I guess.

yes it is perfectly fine this day in age, but i also think it depends on the guy you want to ask.if he is the reserved type maybe is more old fashioned so may not be the best idea. but other than that why not?

Nope...just because a gal pays fer dinner doesn't mean imma gonna give 'er a giddy-up...she's gonna haft rape me!

I don't like woomin ta take me fer granted!

I love Butch

I dedicate this song to you Mr. Cassidy!

Woomin!

I told ya the only time yer allowed out of tha bedroom is ta make me a sammich!

is salami okay?

Toasted, served in the nude.

Butch and Unmistakably Liz, you two are so funny! Thanks for the laughs.

Have a great day/night!

wtf is wrong w/ u. u dont say that 'fin stuff. geese

Run-along ya little runaway...I am in the business of pleasing full-growed woomin!

TRYED TT ONCE, FAILED. IT SUCKED TT ONCE. BUT IT WAS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL. NEVER WANNA TRY TT AGAIN 4EVER.

its not romantic in my mind, dont like at all. real man asks the girls out. the others tt wait 4 the girls r pussys.

Yes, but they should not have too, a true gentleman would of asked the lady out first.

to say no is really old fasioned, end of dicussion

ABSOLUTELY!!! Women have all sorts of abilities now, so why not exercise them?

It shows your guts. It definitely is an option.
But if a man wants to be a gentleman and cut to the chase, then more power to him :)

Although I personally have never done it. There is nothing wrong with it.

both can ask out each other on a date but i think its probably better for the guy to ask....lol

Absolutely! Heck, my wife even asked ME to marry HER. It's a new era, people.

I have found that most men are scared when women over 25 ask them for a date. The younger the women the more flattered they are. Male ego...

it's ok, though i wouldn't...i prefer the old fashioned way...let him court me...