But even suggesting [the importance of relative status in dating] to women this runs afoul of multiple modern sacred cows, including:

1. Men and women are the same (except sometimes women are better).
2. High partner counts generally signify an attractive man (women find him attractive) and an unattractive woman (men won't commit to her).
3. Women should pursue whoever they want and commenting on her choices constitutes misogynistically judging her.
4. Every woman is a wonderful 10/10, perfect just the way she is.
5. Every woman is a princess who deserves a 6'9" billionaire vampire king and should never settle for less.
6. Women become more beautiful with age, so no reason to rush.
7. To increase marriage rates, men need to shape up.