What
@soulforge points out is legitimate for desirable women. He's absolutely correct that if a man fails to embrace the masculine role then he will lose out on the chicks he would most want (because hello....many men want her) you've just removed yourself from contention.
The idea that women are going to do 80% of the initiating is simply fantasy for women who have an abundance of good options.
Such women are NOT insecure. Insecure women might chase you. The most desirable women won't chase. It's not feminine.
In fact the way a desirable woman sorts the men is based on who indicates interest from among the suitable choices, which men show leadership, a masculine attribute.
If a man expects a woman to chase him (and many insecure men do expect this), then a desirable woman will simply figure that man isn't interested in her and will entertain other offers from men who DO show interest. So you'll lose out on the most desirable women by having this expectation.
I mean I never chase after men (never have), and I rarely initiate communication, even while dating, and I have multiple good options at any given time (and always have). I take the position that a man who wants my company has the balls to ask for it directly. When he asks I respond by saying yes to spending time with him. If he doesn't have the balls to ask me out or reach out and show his intent he isn't man enough for me.
Why would I ever chase some man who is too scared, wishy-washy, passive, or arrogant to reach out (because that's how failure to LEAD comes across)? Answer: I won't and neither will other desirable women with options. So congratulations, this strategy will result in loss of opportunity you might otherwise (if you were masculine & led) have with the kind of woman sought by many men.
I mean threads like this explain a lot. Expecting women to chase means you are actively selecting for insecure women with fewer options. Perfect if you are an insecure man (great example of water seeking its own level and HOW that manifests.)
If however you want a desirable woman who is NOT insecure you'll have to sort differently to get the desired result.
Be a man. If you want her, ask her out. If you want to communicate, reach out. Simple.
Nobody said that means long sappy conversations. Ask for what you want and allow her to respond. Quit taking yourself out of contention for the women you most desire.