They can and sometimes will, just not always - a lot of women still look to do better than where they are at as the minimum (as do men, I should add). Remember that a lot of flirting and dating goes nowhere anyway - you don't know how many of these you are seeing end up being dead ends or end very quickly, which is probably the majority in cases like that where there isn't enough interest. Whether or not it will last is a whole other question. Men do the same thing though - take the chance when they get it.
A good example from the other night: There is one guy there I am ridiculously attracted to (physically, but his personality too). I can't hide it despite I've been trying. He knows it.But I will never go out with him. He's already lied to me more than once. And he isn't trustworthy. His friend is also extremely attractive physically too, his personality much more so. The difference is, he doesn't lie, is extremely trustworthy, and is very kind. Obviously in such a situation, anyone with sense is going to choose the latter. Maybe the physical attraction and certain personality traits aren't to the point that they are totally overwhelming, but they are still very strong and considering it's still a much better, and much smarter choice. And before anybody starts feeling bad for the first guy: don't, he has 3 other women, and one he ditched just this week, while the other currently has none and hasn't for a while. (and note I haven't done anything about this situation yet, this is merely a fair period of time of observation)
In essence, they are probably going with these guys for reasons other than attractiveness (despite most of the men here complain the good looking alpha men get all the girls). It's a bit strange on one hand to complain that they only go after alpha guys, and then complain that they are going out with guys that aren't soaking wet for because they are being logical enough to consider other important factors which you usually complain are overlooked like kindness and trustworthiness.
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