anonymous Posted June 14, 2004 Posted June 14, 2004 HEIGHT IS SO IMPORTANT. i'm 6" tall and i don't date anyone thats less then an a foot smaller than me. I guess this might sound conceeded and superficial but its the way it is.
onewiththeglass Posted June 14, 2004 Posted June 14, 2004 Think Marketing - like packages in supermarkets. Bigger, Brighter, Better...Sometimes you grab what catches your attention regardless of the quality of product - Hey, I said sometimes. Us short guys are like that package on the lower shelf. If we're at the store/club/bar, we do have to be a little EXTRA funny, confident, charming, assertive, etc. to get the girls attention initially, but after that it's all about what's inside that will keep her around. Sorry, Horrible analogy...I think we're all a little dumber now for reading that...Maybe I'll stick to asking questions... Last ditch save - Mike - I'd try not to worry about it too much. Many short guys (including myself) have always done okay in life (with career, friends, women) regardless of being short...and when in doubt, just remember John-Claude VanDamme is like 5'4"...we're taller than him...lol Nathan
savethedrama4allama Posted June 14, 2004 Posted June 14, 2004 I am 5'4" and my boyfriend barely reaches 5'8". He has a fair amount of muscle though. It is actually much more comfortable to walk, cuddle, dance, kiss him than my ex who was 6'2"...I would get a cramp in my neck and he was bony to cuddle with. The bottom line is that for worthwhile women, the cliche is true: personality IS most attractive. As long as you have good hygiene- take care of your teeth, etc, any woman who is worth your time will be interested in your sweet personality and will then find you attractive.
SoleMate Posted June 14, 2004 Posted June 14, 2004 Height is a minor issue for me. I'm 5'2". and I have dated or had relationships with boys/men anywhere from 5'5" to 6'4". I knew a fellow once (platonic) who was 5'4", and very attractive, and I am sure his height would not have been a problem for me if he and I had ever been an item. Basically, 99.7% of the male population is taller than me. Being with a 6'+ foot guy is a little silly, because we occasionally get the "Mutt and Jeff" comments. But this is a tiny issue compared to all the other factors that go into making a relationship satisfying. The one thing I do notice and worry about with short guys - like less than 5'8" or so - is that some of them (definitely not all) seem to have a "short man attitude". It's kind of aggressive and overcompensating, like they have something to prove. And THAT is very unattractive. It's easiest to dance with a man who is no more than 6 inches taller than me - so maximum 5'8". Overall, anyone who feels they have some kind of "romantic handicap" - like a man who is short or a woman with a flat chest - would do well to play up their good qualities, and just be aware that they will not be attractive to 100% of the opposite sex population. But then, who is????
simplybrill Posted June 14, 2004 Posted June 14, 2004 To me height didnt matter, that is until I dated my Ex, lets call him "D" Well I didnt care that he was short at all when we dated, until he started acting wierd...he would make comments when I would wear heels, he would act really cocky or standoffish in public, (but I think that had more to do with him being an attention whore than his height) he would get really jealous of my taller guy friends. So basically what Im saying is dont be that guy that acts out to overcompensate for his height, and dont be the jealous guy either. Most girls dont care about height, and you're not like Shakira short, so no worries luv, there's a girl out there for ya.
lurkaholic Posted June 15, 2004 Posted June 15, 2004 I am 5'0" tall and have never met a man shorter than I am, so dating one has never been an issue. But I do discriminate...against taller guys. I am rarely attracted to anyone over 5'10". Meanwhile, any guy under 5'6" will turn my head every time. In fact, though I have dated some taller men (well, 5'9" ish is taller for me), the two boyfriends that I was most attracted to the second I met them were 5'3" and 5'5". So, no worries. Some of us like you short.
Girly Girl Posted June 15, 2004 Posted June 15, 2004 I think from reading all these relies, you could basically sum up the fact aht there is no general opinion...everyone has their own tastes!! That's what makes life interesting.
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