Breakdown:

1. Men’s Lower Selection Threshold:
   The message suggests that most men are more willing to have sex with a broader range of women, meaning their threshold for selection is generally lower. In contrast, most women are more selective and have a higher standard when choosing partners. This creates an asymmetry in how men and women approach sexual relationships.
2. Women’s Greater Optionality:
   Women typically have more options than men when it comes to choosing sexual or romantic partners. As a result, when a woman selects a man, it is often assumed that she has chosen him from a broader range of available options, and that he is one of the best choices available to her based on her criteria.
3. Assumptions About Men’s Value Based on Their Partner:
   Because women are generally more selective, when an attractive woman is with a man, people tend to assume that there must be something special or valuable about him. The perception is that she could have chosen many other men but decided to be with him, which elevates his perceived status in social circles.
4. The Challenge of Assessing Men’s True Value:
   It’s harder to gauge a man’s true value, as his partner’s attractiveness can often skew others’ perceptions of him. If a man is with a very attractive woman, his status is automatically raised, even if other qualities, such as personality or resources, are less visible. People may assume there is something significant about him, regardless of whether that assumption is accurate.
5. The Impact of This Dynamic:
   This dynamic highlights how the perception of men’s value is often tied to the attractiveness of their partners, while women’s value is judged more independently. The asymmetry in selection thresholds between men and women leads to different expectations and judgments about relationships and the people in them.

This breakdown explores the differing dynamics of how men and women approach relationships, with a focus on selectivity, status, and social perception. It also reflects on how gendered assumptions shape our understanding of attraction and value in romantic partnerships.