The Mating Grounds Podcast Why Do My Friends Have "High Standards" But No Women Around?
Aug 6, 2015
The podcast explores why some guys claim to have high standards but struggle with women, delving into the influence of age, fear of rejection, and obsession with beauty. They discuss the psychology behind arrogance and self-perception in dating standards. The hosts also explore the phenomenon of guys obsessing over women's attractiveness and question if it reveals hidden sexual preferences. They discuss men's online behavior in commenting on women's attractiveness and briefly mention the episode sponsor, Book Hacker.
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High Standards As Rejection Avoidance
- Many men who claim 'high standards' are actually shielding themselves from rejection by not trying.
- They excuse failure by saying they weren't attracted to potential partners to avoid confronting shortcomings.
Obsession With Looks Signals Deeper Issues
- A small subset truly fixates only on appearance, often to a pathological degree.
- Tucker Max links extreme obsession with looks to narcissism or closeted homosexuality in some men.
Verify Friend's Self-Image With Reality Checks
- Do reality-check your friends by asking women what they think of them.
- Compare your friends' self-image to their actual mate value in their local market.