In a 2005 study in the Journal of Sex Research, 72% of men said they preferred that women make the first move. A 2017 survey by the dating app Match similarly found that 95 percent of men wanted women to initiate the first kiss, and just as many wanted women to ask for their numbers.

Who makes the move first?

Women DO Make the First Move But it may not be the move youre expecting.

When should you make the first move?

7 Signs You Should Just Make the First Move Already, As Told by MomsTheyve been sending very clear signals that theyre into you. They havent shown interest in anybody else. Other people have noted that they probably have feelings for you. They actively try to spend time with you. They havent tried to hook up with you.More items •Apr 23, 2017