Do you lie about your childhood to make it out to be more harsh than it really was

If you are a decently attractive man and you grew up in a harsh environment, you would be considered more attractive than if you had one of affluence and comfort. This is simply Zahavian Signaling.

Male sexuality is Darwinian whereas Female Sexuality is Zahavian (except for penis size)

If you have used this tactic, has it worked well for you?