I am a man who has always lead in matters of courtship. My confidence comes from Christ's love for me, and I fear no man (or woman). Mind you, I am never forceful nor overbearing, and I lead with respect and honor. A woman is a jewel, and if kept in her proper place (submissive to her husband etc.) she is a jewel in Christ's crown. The role women play in submission to Godly men is irreplaceable in the Kingdom, and God honors a woman who has His Word written on her heart. She who is unswayed by the world's ever changing trends, and who holds fast to the teachings of the Master, is most prized by her Father. Courtship is a model for marriage, and if God-given boundaries and roles are not honored while courting, then the marriage will most likely fail. 2cents.