[Choofers]

Originally Posted by poochieCREAM

Saying that we shouldn't fall under these traps and run back into our comfort zones doesn't mean it'll make it any easier.

There's some cultural influences, as well. I think it's just western society, where there is almost no culture or limitations, that we're free to do what we want or don't want to do. Based on the environment I've been brought up in, I'm more comfortable with the man approaching the woman. I find it incredibly difficult to tell a guy I like him, mostly because I have that fear that because he didn't tell me first, that he musn't like me back.

Saying that there are "cultural" limitations in western society is quite the misconception. We very little culture to call our own.

Also, how are we "free" to do what we want? Free-will, sure, but social standards make it nigh impossible to make a move for yourself. Case in point, cliques.