Congratulations. You just cut through layers of accumulated bull droppings and struck the underlying essence of our narcissistic society.
This comes from a lifelong bachelor who has endured a rather astonishing series of rejections, considering that I’m neither deformed, demented, nor destitute. Women today have unrealistic expectations of what they want in a man.
Hypergamy rules ... and a “regular guy” hasn’t got much chance in today’s dating market.
That's until the women hit age 30. At that point most of the unattached 6's and below, and some of the rest (depending on their attitude of entitlement) are out of luck.
Reddit red pill was made for guys like you.
It is a game. You can win if you know the rules and practice, practice, practice.