‘they all think they deserve to marry up’
it’s the same deal in high school; the best looking girls wouldn’t dream of dating gangling, pimply schoolboys, when college guys with cars and sexual experience are around...meanwhile, back at the ranch, we are left with the gangling, pimply girls...
It’s known as The Prince Charming Effect.
Men would rather go out with a "gangling, pimply girl" than stay home. Women would rather stay home, or go out with the girls, than be seen with a guy who does not meet their standards.