I’ve noticed that men who are surrounded by beautiful, accomplished or confident women often get more attention from other women, even if the man himself is pretty average.
Is it a kind of “social proof” effect? Like if she rates him, maybe he’s worth a second look?
And sometimes I wonder if there’s even a sapphic aspect, like part of the attraction is actually directed at the women around him, not just him.
AIBU to think some of the appeal of certain men is really about the women they’re associated with?