Not necessarily a problem - just an observation. If we're going to question the nature of interpersonal interaction as a society - then this question is also valid. I was intrigued why nobody seems to ask it - or why there is an implied assumption that men do the approaching. I know they do.

The quesiton is whether this is a gender construct, in which case it can be mitigated against - or whether it gets to the heart of the evolutionary differences between the sexes. If the latter, why would this defence apply in some cases and not others. The whole thing is fascinating.

Just because nobody is upset doesn't mean there isn't a problem. Things that are traditional and happen in an unquestioned way can be inherently problematic. Perhaps nobody thought to be upset about it until now. Who knows?

What I can say is that I don't mind using humour and hyperbole the way I have. You're entitled to not enjoy my writing style and dislike my tendency towards informal fallacy and call me out on it as some sort of ennui-busting tactic . I got zero problems with that - always good to be held accountable. I disagree, becuase i think the question is a valid one despite the hyperbole and just because nobody has thought to ask it so far doesn't make it less valid. :o)