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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Quick takeaways
- Having excessively high standards in dating may be a defense mechanism to avoid rejection and failure.
- Men who excessively focus on physical appearance of women may exhibit unhealthy behaviors like narcissism or latent homosexuality.
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Two possible reasons behind having high standards but not being successful with women
There are two potential explanations for individuals who claim to have high standards but struggle with women. The less common scenario is when men excessively prioritize physical appearance, to the point of being shallow or even exhibiting narcissistic traits. Another possibility, which accounts for most cases, is that these individuals are protecting themselves from potential rejection by setting unrealistically high standards. They excuse their lack of success with claims of not being attracted to the women they encounter. However, in reality, their refusal to lower their standards prevents them from actually trying and finding any success.
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