This might be true for older women, but as even Roosh said, the hot very young ones are as superficial as we are and looks are the main factorWomen's value to men is LARGELY based on their looks. Men's value to women is LESS based on their looks.
When a woman says it, guys hear a confession. A heads-up. A scheduling conflict.
Here's the translation: I don't feel anything. Right now. With you.
Watch what happens when a man triggers actual attraction. The busy career, the recent breakup, the "not in a place to date" — all of it evaporates instantly. The same woman who was guarding her freedom is suddenly free every night.
The "22 Rules" explain why. When the right switches flip, her timeline rearranges itself around you.