Where does the term “high value man” come from?
Out of seemingly nowhere, “high value man” is now a staple term in conversations about relationships, dating and masculinity. Since 2015, high value man and high value woman started trending as search terms, with more searches for the prior.
Which leads me to ask…what exactly does high value man mean? Is just a rebranding of the gross “alpha male” ?
My first exposure to high value was through a bunch of dating advice books. There was this concept called DHV, meaning demonstrate high value. The idea is that for men to attract their desired mate, they have to put their best foot forward, whether that is showcasing their confidence, their abilities, or their wealth.
The idea goes: “the more value I provide — whether through financial or social resources — the more attractive I am to others.”
Around 2021, Youtuber Kevin Samuels re-popularized the term with his Youtube videos on modern dating and what it means to be a high value male.
He espoused 6 qualities that make a high value man:
- Make at least $10k/month, adjusted for…
