Farrell relies much more heavily on observed behavior and the expression of desire in women's fantasies as indicated by the mass media. Both come to much the same conclusion nevertheless. None wants to go with a loser. Her babies might starve and die even if he was the nicest, most caring and nurturing soul on the planet. In fact, such qualities might make him a loser in battles for bacon with other men.
Women marry up, which means men are compelled to marry down.
Inner values don't count. This is closely correlated with the power to control desirable resources. In other words, women love a man in a uniform. Even when women have independent economic power, they rarely go for a man more than a couple of years younger. You will never see a personals ad by a woman seeking a short weakling.