Latvia is Calling: Where Women Propose Men – Is It Time to Break Indian Dating Norms?
- Neha Kumari
- Jul 14
- 4 min read
Think of the country where women are not afraid of being the first who suggest a man to have dates, offer a marriage and turn over the rules of the romance game.
It is not a dream it is Latvia.
And there is a little Baltic country that is creating ripples in the Indian social media ground in the most positive way.
Latvia became viral a few days back when a headline went like this, Latvia has 12 lakh women and only 8 lakh men, there women propose and take the first step.
The web went berserk.
Instagram got oversaturated with memes, reels, and jokes, yet this question in the context of relationships and dating with Indians is quite serious can the norms of dating with Indians be considered outdated?
The Reason behind Latvia becoming the Hot thing in India -
Not many people know Latvia as a beautiful country in the European continent, but one whose gender ratio and liberal dating culture attract tourists.
Having a large population whose composition consists of females, Latvia women have always been in the forefront in relationships.
This change of culture is in sharp contrast to Indian norms of courtship.
In lots of India, the thought of a lady to propose to a man, to start a dialogue, or to arrange a date continue to be shocking.
In Latvia this is not only tolerated, it is also glorified.
And Indians now are beginning to ask: Why not here too?
Is Dating in India a Man Strength?
Regardless of the contemporary applications and sites, initiating a conversation remains one of the main responsibilities of men in India.
The expectations of society are gendered whether it is approaching a crush or whether it is planning dates.
The women are supposed to “wait” or “be shy” or even “let the man go first.”
But the times are getting changed.
Gen Z is challenging most of these rules.
They desire equal, mutual benefits and collaboration-based partnerships.
Latvia: Bold Women It is Not Desperateness but Confidence
To bust one of the most common myths Louvian women are not desperate if they propose.
This implies that they are assertive and straight-forward with what they desire.
That is not emergency empowerment.
In India when a woman proposes the society will mostly not question whether she is confident but her morals.
It is this way of thinking that should be altered.
No love is unilateral in terms of efforts or in expectations.
Indian Dating Culture: What it should learn about Latvia
Latvia is here to remind us that in cases where gender roles are slackened, true relationships prosper.
Relationships are no longer ego games or guess games any more.
They are founded on clarity, courage and respect.
India does not have to imitate the culture of Latvia.
However, it can take cues on the freedom it accorded women to show interest without shame.
Does not that reflect what equality in dating is supposed to be?
Gen Z is Already Doing the Rise of Role Reversal
Look at Instagram or Bumble, and the Indian woman will initiate the first move more frequently than ever.
The shoot your shot is not only a fashion but a change in the way of thinking.
Women Gen Z is taking control of their love life unapologetically.
However, stigma in the society persists.
As far as aunties that righteously judge DMs, or relatives who wonder why she is too forward, the development is still half-baked.
B
logs, content as well as open discussion come in here.
Is Breaking the Bias the Time?
Dating starts to be open, sincere and emotionally on the same level when women are permitted to express love.
Latvia is going viral because of its numbers, but it is also going viral because it gives us hope of what can be done.
It wants to teach us that we do not have to wait to see change.
Perhaps we have to change the whole question instead of asking, should a woman propose to be asked, why not?
Make love follow the heart-not a sex.
Anyway, the heart does not mind who the first actor is.
Final Remarks: Latvia is Not a Joke: It is a Wake Up Call
Of course, the memes are humorous.
In the joke, however, there is a very serious possibility of change.
The India dating culture has to change and the first step should be shattering some gender norms.
So it doesn?t matter whether it is Latvia or Ludhiana, ladies, it is now time to give space to women to be the characters in love stories as well.
Since real love is not rule abiding it is rule breaking.
And every now and then, all we need to do is take that one big step forward-- on her part.
Latvia is going viral for its dating culture where women propose to men.
Is it time India rethinks gender roles in relationships?
Let’s explore the shift.
📅 By News Anek Digital Desk | July 14, 2025
Comments