It's scary to take the initiative. But not only for women. And men too. In this regard, it is much more difficult for them, since they decided to shift all the responsibility in the relationship to them. But a relationship is a story of two people. Shifting all responsibility onto one is a very childish position. Like, I don't want to decide anything, feed me, entertain me, take me to the garden. But why should an adult babysit a big child?

Many women are sure that if a man does not ask for a date, then he does not need it. Why humiliate yourself and ask for it? Behind such beliefs lies the fear of giving up. I will call, and he will refuse, because it is obvious that he does not like me. But, firstly, nothing is obvious yet. And secondly, learn to get rejected already. There will be a bunch of them in life. Don't get hurt, take it personally, and feel worthless. Failures are normal. Practice. It's better than nothing at all. But frequent refusals will teach you to take them calmly. Believe me, even Angelina Jolie is denied. You are not unique here