6. It’s practice for social skills

Whether you get rejected or the guy ends up being into you, taking the initiative and reaching out to someone first is a great way to build your confidence. Think of it as practicing social skills that can be applicable in different areas of life rather than worrying about putting all your eggs in one basket.

7. It’ll help you weed out the bad ones

Women being proactive is a good thing, and if a guy isn’t down with that, it might mean he doesn’t deserve your attention in the first place. If he has an issue with a woman being an initiator, it may be a sign of control issues or game-playing, and a partner that celebrates your courage and clarity is one that you want to invest more time in.