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The question

Is it unbiblical for a woman to pursue a man for a relationship?

The answer

It is not unbiblical but there are other issues to consider. Because it is unexpected and unconventional, some men may feel pressured or uncomfortable if the woman is more aggressive in pursuing a relationship. There is nothing wrong with taking a step in expressing interest in his conversation, career, service, etc. This behavior sends him the message that you are attracted to him. In counseling theories, there is something called, pursuer/distancer. In this scenario, the more one pursues, the more the other distances. It is too one-sided. If you express just the right amount of interest in him, he may respond with more interest in you. If he does not respond with cues of interest or attraction, it is better to not pursue.

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