I don't know. Surface masculinity is not a factor at all for me.
But it seems to me you are dealing in stereotypes, particularly in your summation of what women are looking for in men.
I've made this observation here before without much feedback on it, but if all women are looking for the rich, handsome, tough guys, then why do I see so many men who are none of those things going out on dates and getting married? It doesn't seem to correlate with these kinds of statements.
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