I have a hard time understanding who and what states that a certain man is on level 7 or 4. Or a woman a 5 or an 8. If I have dated an alpha male that ranks around 8, how will I know if the next man is higher or lower rank? Also, who determines which level they are on? Can't I make the decision on who I rank lower/higher? Or is there a "flowchart" of sorts?

Also, is there a concept of settling or reaching in dating a person higher or lower than your level? Should you always aim up or on your level or is settling fine?

I'm hoping this doesn't come off as offensive or anything, I'm just interested in these concepts in TRP and didn't find any info on them.