It all boils down to value and ability to properly display it. In reference to Icebergs post, this value thing is a double aged sword. On one hand, your self-worth or self-esteem or whatever you want to call it differs from what women perceive. You may stare in the mirror at yourself with a smile thinking: "Boi, I love this guy. He is cute, honest, has integrity, has will, has two degrees and artistic talents" or whatever you think makes you such a catch.
But let’s not forget that women are far shallower than that at the beginning of a potential hookup. What she sees is this:"Ok. He looks decent, possibly cute. Is he truly confident or does he simply put on a show? Has he style? Do other women notice him? What is his earning potential? Does he stand out among other men? How can he make my life/social status/economic status/emotional and sexual life better? Can he control me? “ In other words, it is all about her and what you can do for her, not you, because women are inherently selfish and jealous creatures. I could pretty much point out that women don't really give a f^%k about your personality, values, originality and coolness at first. And smarter women are also able to determine whether you are just posing. There better be a prove for that high value you are trying to pass.
Here is how I put a value on a woman, as probably the better half of men do as well: 1.Looks. 2. Personality, because I want to have an illusion that she is original and good, quality in comparison to the rest of pus$y. It is all simple, and they know their worth, because every cute young girl who is a 7 knows that she is in the group of the desirable ones. But would you be able to honestly say that you are a desirable man yourself? Such as being in elite shape, having financial stability, being a master seducer, being popular such as an artist or a musician, having charisma/experience, having character?
Well, it depends on a woman and this cute girl, who may not even be as cute as you are, may actually think that you are somehow below her - and the funny thing is that she actually has grounds to feel entitled to certain quality of men according to her logic. So being cute does not cut it anymore-you better be freaking built. Yet, a cute Swiss guy will easily get an attractive American woman because western women perceive them as "rare" - thus more valuable.
Buyer's price and seller's price are rarely on par. If it is not selling itself, you gotta learn how to sell it.