People keep saying that for men, it's all about financial power

These days, looks are simply the most important thing.
When women choose a partner, looks are overwhelmingly the priority in their teens and 20s.
Even in the marriage market, looks are just as important as financial power.
The trend has changed.
Even if you have titles like doctor or lawyer, if you are short and unattractive,
you might marry "better" than an average person, but you won't be popular with beautiful women.