what does this mean: 'if bargaining power is even, i should get more because i have less to lose'?

Answer 1

Sounds like a contradiction to me, but what do I know.

Answer 2

It can refer to a concept called 'opportunity cost'. If you have to give up something in order to acquire an item that you want, then the opportunity cost of the item that you want is measured in terms of what you have to give up. If you give up less than you acquire you would come out the winner.