Symbols of Hidden/ Concealed Beauty/ Values OR Markers of Preselected Territorial Landscapes of Desire...?

from Google AI:

Lacan’s phrase "the desire of the Other" (le désir de l’Autre) posits that human desire is not innate or personal but is constructed, mediated, and directed by external, societal, and linguistic structures. It implies that humans desire what they believe others—specifically the "Big Other" (language, culture, society)—desire, and they crave recognition from another. 

Key Aspects of "Desire of the Other" 

Desire of the Other's Desire: Human, conscious desire is focused on being desired, loved, or recognized by another person, often modeled after the Hegel-Kojève master/slave dialectic.

Desire from the Other: Desire is shaped by the symbolic order (language and culture) into which a subject is born. The subject's desires are "inmixed" with these social, external, and legal structures, making it "the" desire, rather than "my" desire. 

Desire for what the Other lacks: The subject attempts to become the object that the Other lacks (e.g., the child trying to be the "phallus for the mother" in the Oedipal stage). 

Che vuoi? (What do you want?): The subject constantly questions what the Big Other desires from them, leading to a perpetual, unsatisfied search for validation, according to No Subject and YouTube. 

Anxiety and Proximity: Anxiety arises when this "Other" is too close, or when the subject is unsure what the Other wants, causing the symbolic structure of their desire to break down, say YouTube users. 

Ultimately, for Lacan, because desire is always aimed at the elusive, symbolic "Other," it is fundamentally a "metonymy of being" that is never fully satisfied.

AI Overview

The concept described is known in social psychology and dating dynamics as preselection or "mate-choice copying". It is considered a powerful form of social proof, suggesting that because other women have already vetted and desired a man, he is perceived as high-value, safe, and desirable, reducing the need for a new woman to do her own, often risky, vetting.

 
Here is a breakdown of how this dynamic works and how it is applied:

The Psychology Behind Preselection

Signaling Value: When a woman sees a man with other attractive women, it acts as a shortcut for her brain to assume he is a "good catch".

Reduced Risk & Trust: A man seen with other women is perceived as safer and less likely to be a "creepy" or dangerous stranger.

Competition Anxiety: Seeing a man desired by others can trigger a competitive urge, making her want to prove her own desirability by winning his attention.

Evolutionary Basis: Historically, women used the choices of other women as a guide, assuming that a man desired by many was likely a good protector, provider, or leader.

How Preselection is Cultivated

Visible Interaction: Preselection only works if it is seen. The effect is maximized when a man is visibly engaging with attractive women in a social setting.

Female Friends: Being in the company of female friends or "arm candy" is a common way to demonstrate this, as it signals that women enjoy being around you.

Dating Apps & Social Media: Including photos with other women on a dating profile can signal social validation.

Creating "Abundance Mindset": Acting as though you have options (e.g., not instantly responding to texts, being busy) indirectly signals that other people are vying for your time.

Risks and Ethical Considerations 

"Player" Label: Overusing this tactic, or being too obvious about it, can lead to being labeled a player or a "fuckboy".

It Can Backfire: For some women, seeing a man with many others is a turn-off, as it signals that he is unavailable, disloyal, or "slimier".

Authenticity vs. Manipulation: While some use fake engagement rings or manufactured scenarios, many experts advise building genuine, high-value social connections rather than just faking them.

Summary

Preselection is often cited as a highly effective, sometimes "magnetic" tool for attracting women, acting as a "pre-approved" stamp of value. However, it is most effective when paired with genuine confidence and social skills, rather than merely acting as a manipulative tactic.

...Or are the Tattoos a Symbolic Proclamation/ Assertion of Self-Ownership to what lay Concealed by/ under Her Clothing? 

Who owns a woman's eidos?  The woman's husband, or the woman herself?  And "who's" ownership do the tattoos symbolize/ proclaim?