I think game theory applies here, similar to the situation played in Beautiful Mind http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5jrNoNNtrE and conciously or not, many choose not to get involved, fearing too much competition and bigger chances of loss/rejection.
Same as in business - the bigger the jackpot, less chance of hitting it. Picking up hot girls and doing risky business need a lot of self-esteem. Difference is, in business you often have a lot to lose, while being rejected by a girl doesn't really hurt much.
Same as in business - the bigger the jackpot, less chance of hitting it. Picking up hot girls and doing risky business need a lot of self-esteem. Difference is, in business you often have a lot to lose, while being rejected by a girl doesn't really hurt much.