I was born into an upper class family. My father had to learn to be an independent man at the age of 18 when his father (my grandfather) passed away.

My father is the very definition of a HVM. Very competent, firm, secure in himself and self-aware, yet fair, empathetic, generous and protective of those he cares about.

He took over his father’s construction company and has worked hard and strategically to help grow the family name beyond the foundations my grandfather had set.

My mother is also a high-value woman, she got married to him at the age of 25: 9/10 in terms of looks, virgin, highly intelligent, very good at designing the home and educating his kids.

My dad spoiled us kids emotionally, intellectually, and financially a lot - all whilst teaching us the value of discipline and respect of the other.

I don’t look as good as my mom, I’m about a 6/10 in terms of looks. I’ve never kissed anyone but I have engaged in sexting with my now ex-long distance relationship.

I feel like every man I meet falls short when I compare them to my dad. But I also fear that I will not be able to attract a man of my father’s caliber. My SMV is not as high as my mother’s, and I would say I am definitely “high maintenance”.

I feel like any man I follow will be a downgrade compared to my dad. A man like my dad can also get any 9/10 woman he wants.

I don’t know if my train of thought makes sense, would appreciate some advice.