When it comes to taking the initiative and moving a relationship forward, whether it's asking the other person out, making the first move, or initiating the first kiss, there's still pressure on men to be responsible for taking the big steps.So as per Hero Instinct 12 Word Text Revealed About 39% of people surveyed said men are expected to take the lead in dating and relationships, while only 21% believe women should. For men, more than one in four (28%) have felt pressured to take the lead.