Bangle Posted June 6, 2010 Posted June 6, 2010 (edited) I'm 5ft 5 and have never had a problem attracting women, I have even attracted women taller than me, I guess height is not a requirement for every woman. edit - I prefer small breasts or average sized, anything beyond a handful is a waste. Edited June 6, 2010 by Bangle
TaurusTerp Posted June 6, 2010 Posted June 6, 2010 What is it with men and breast size? I understand we all have preferences and I have them as well. But what is with a man who insists on women with big breasts? I mean most men don't even bring breasts to the table so why are breasts part of their criteria and worse yet, big breasts? So, to all the men out there, whats up with that? I prefer smaller breasts actually. I think the point is that there are many men out there that prefer bigger/shorter/taller/dumber/smarter/etc women, whereas 99% of women prefer tall men. And it's bewildering, because women will ignore all other flaws in favor of height. [stupid generalizations] Has anyone else found that the vast majority of guys over 6 feet tend to be doofuses? [/stupid generalizations]
Cracker Jack Posted June 6, 2010 Posted June 6, 2010 I love women with big breasts or a nice, juicy ass. But it really isn't a requirement for me. I prefer it, but I look at it as a bonus, so to speak. If I'm really feeling her personality, and she has a nice body, it'll be perfect. For some women, height is the #1 priority--whether you're the funniest guy she knows, or give her the best massages, whatever. That's just how it is in many cases.
Pyro Posted June 7, 2010 Posted June 7, 2010 I prefer them to be short with huge breasts.....oh wait a sec.
Cinnamon Posted June 7, 2010 Posted June 7, 2010 It does not feel comfortable when a man shorter than a girl. If you are 5'8, no girl can wear hills unless she taller than you. That takes a lot of fun from dating. Being short is not the best feature, but it is OK if it is coupled with other good qualities. Unfortunately, many short men from match.com do not have those good qualities. I agree that many of them have great bodies.
Eeyore79 Posted June 7, 2010 Posted June 7, 2010 Nobody wants to date someone who they don't find attractive, and height is a component of male attractiveness for a lot of women, myself included. I don't require that a guy is exceptionally tall, just that he's taller than me. Unfortunately, being a tall woman myself this limits me to guys who are 6ft plus.
Jersey Shortie Posted June 7, 2010 Posted June 7, 2010 I love women with big breasts or a nice, juicy ass. But it really isn't a requirement for me. I prefer it, but I look at it as a bonus, so to speak. If I'm really feeling her personality, and she has a nice body, it'll be perfect. For some women, height is the #1 priority--whether you're the funniest guy she knows, or give her the best massages, whatever. That's just how it is in many cases. Well, you can't joke a tiger out of eating you neither can you massage the little guy into submission. But if your guy is taller then the other guys, he sure can beat everyone else's butt and has a better chance against the tiger. ADF: Ugh. This is the kind of advice men get all the time--"be confident." What the heck does that mean, exactly? No one, and I mean no one, can feel confident all the time. Anyone who struts around 24/7 like a peakcock exuding "confidence" is a phony. Don't get me wrong. Confidence, in moderation, is a fine thing to possess. But people talk about confidence in the way New Age gurus talk about positive thinking. They talk about it as something which, if cultivated, can make miracles happen. It just isn't so. ADF, I can understand the frustration about the whole confidence thing because it does get thrown around here alot. But I would never expect a man to be "on" and "confident" 24/7. Infact, I don't think struting like a peacock means a guy is necessarily confident either. From my opinion, it seems like you are defining confidence one way, a very obvious way. Often that's not confidence at all and it's certainly not the only way someone can be confident. One has to be happy and comfortable with themselves before they can expect others to be. New age gurus about loving yourself are spot on. It's just their hippy dippy robes and incense that one can OD on. On average, a man who stands 5'6" is going to have a smaller dating pool than a man who stands 6'2". That's just a fact. It doesn't mean he cannot find wonderful women who will accept him as he is. It just means he is going to have a harder time of it, and fewer choices. We shouldn't deny that
Cracker Jack Posted June 7, 2010 Posted June 7, 2010 Well, you can't joke a tiger out of eating you neither can you massage the little guy into submission. But if your guy is taller then the other guys, he sure can beat everyone else's butt and has a better chance against the tiger. So height makes the man, amirite? But, this just proves my point, so I'm glad you pointed it out. Height overwrites just about any other good quality of someone who's lacking in height. That's just how it is.
Jersey Shortie Posted June 7, 2010 Posted June 7, 2010 I was actually joking. And no, height doesn't win out. If it did, there wouldn't be any short men today because the women would have all picked the tall guys all the time.
MrNate Posted June 7, 2010 Posted June 7, 2010 So height makes the man, amirite? But, this just proves my point, so I'm glad you pointed it out. Height overwrites just about any other good quality of someone who's lacking in height. That's just how it is. Lol. They forget that a lot of the shorter guys are, pound for pound, stronger. Your best bodybuilders, powerlifters, etc. aren't that tall. Height does not equate strength. I'm 5 '11. Even though I'm that tall, a lot of the ones taller than me, I'm stronger than. I, however, know several guys shorter than me, and they are much, much stronger. Interesting how that works.
Cracker Jack Posted June 7, 2010 Posted June 7, 2010 Ha. I thought you were serious for a sec, Jersey. I didn't sense the sarcasm. And I agree, Mr. Nate.
MrNate Posted June 7, 2010 Posted June 7, 2010 I think the idea to get from this is that girls will usually pick out guys who are taller than them. I can't say I know a single girl who has a bf that is shorter than her. Interesting. Definitely something to think about.
somedude81 Posted June 7, 2010 Posted June 7, 2010 I think the idea to get from this is that girls will usually pick out guys who are taller than them. I can't say I know a single girl who has a bf that is shorter than her. Interesting. Definitely something to think about. So at 5'6 that still leaves a lot of girls that are my height or less. Though what happens when she puts on heels?
D-Lish Posted June 7, 2010 Posted June 7, 2010 I used to have an issue with dating shorter men- I am about 5'8" and when I wear heels... Anyway- that issue was all about my own insecurity. If I dated a "smaller" guy, I looked larger. Girls never want to appear larger- and that has a lot to do with the preference. I went out on a POF date with a guy that was 5'7". I accepted the date because I loved his face and furthermore, I loved our conversations. I remember asking advice on LS as to whether or not wear heels... I came to the conclusion that I was just going to be myself and wear my heels. I fell hard for that guy. He was confident, funny, outgoing, and upon spending a few hours with him, I didn't notice our height difference. I remember that first date- everytime he went to the bathroom I got hit on, even our waiter slipped me his number when my date went to the bathroom. Ultimately, that guy decided he wasn't ready to get serious after a few months together. He was the one that broke my heart. I still prefer a guy that is at least the same height as me- but I am not adverse to going out with someone a little shorter. I have to be honest and say, it's all about not wanting to appear larger than the person you are dating. As women, we obsess about our weight- and sometimes dating someone smaller makes us feel self-conscious- at least that's what it was about for me.
MrNate Posted June 7, 2010 Posted June 7, 2010 So at 5'6 that still leaves a lot of girls that are my height or less. Though what happens when she puts on heels? Trust me, they think about that ahead of time. So I think that's factored in before anything begins.
Sivok Posted June 7, 2010 Posted June 7, 2010 My ex dumped a guy who was shorter than her before. She said she liked him alot and he loved her, but she felt too self conscious with him and could never wear heals. .
OpenGL Posted June 7, 2010 Posted June 7, 2010 IAnyway- that issue was all about my own insecurity. If I dated a "smaller" guy, I looked larger. Girls never want to appear larger- and that has a lot to do with the preference. Ah, thats right. It's ok for a woman to be insecure, but men? Never.
MrNate Posted June 7, 2010 Posted June 7, 2010 I used to have an issue with dating shorter men- I am about 5'8" and when I wear heels... Anyway- that issue was all about my own insecurity. If I dated a "smaller" guy, I looked larger. Girls never want to appear larger- and that has a lot to do with the preference. I went out on a POF date with a guy that was 5'7". I accepted the date because I loved his face and furthermore, I loved our conversations. I remember asking advice on LS as to whether or not wear heels... I came to the conclusion that I was just going to be myself and wear my heels. I fell hard for that guy. He was confident, funny, outgoing, and upon spending a few hours with him, I didn't notice our height difference. I remember that first date- everytime he went to the bathroom I got hit on, even our waiter slipped me his number when my date went to the bathroom. Ultimately, that guy decided he wasn't ready to get serious after a few months together. He was the one that broke my heart. I still prefer a guy that is at least the same height as me- but I am not adverse to going out with someone a little shorter. I have to be honest and say, it's all about not wanting to appear larger than the person you are dating. As women, we obsess about our weight- and sometimes dating someone smaller makes us feel self-conscious- at least that's what it was about for me. I think this one of the best answers fells. So, in short as I said earlier, if you're shorter, your chances are best among shorter women.
OpenGL Posted June 7, 2010 Posted June 7, 2010 I think this one of the best answers fells. So, in short as I said earlier, if you're shorter, your chances are best among shorter women. The minimum height requirements are usually 5'10+, no matter how short the woman is. Go ahead and look at profiles for women 4'11 and under. Every single one of them will say something like Height: 5'10-6'6 or Height: 6'2-7'
MrNate Posted June 7, 2010 Posted June 7, 2010 Ah, thats right. It's ok for a woman to be insecure, but men? Never. I wouldn't say that. I see this more as: just as women have certain valid complaints about men, men have certain valid complaints about women. It's just a case of highlighting certain physical traits preferred in a guy, which isn't heard often. Most women want a guy taller than them. Most guys want a woman who is in shape. I don't find anything wrong with these.
OpenGL Posted June 7, 2010 Posted June 7, 2010 I wouldn't say that. I see this more as: just as women have certain valid complaints about men, men have certain valid complaints about women. It's just a case of highlighting certain physical traits preferred in a guy, which isn't heard often. Most women want a guy taller than them. Most guys want a woman who is in shape. I don't find anything wrong with these. Women can lose weight, men can't grow taller.
Blade Runner Posted June 7, 2010 Posted June 7, 2010 Go ahead and look at profiles for women 4'11 and under. Every single one of them will say something like Height: 5'10-6'6 or Height: 6'2-7'[/Quote] I agree that there are a lot of really short women that look for a guy over 6'. I'm sure a lot of them want to feel protected etc and getting the tallest guy they can might be part of it. Not all, but I agree there are a lot. Probably the best bet is to find somebody the same height or a little lower, there are plenty of girls in that category that don't mind. The most gorgeous girl I know is about 5'5 and has been in a relationship with a 5'6 guy for the last 4 years.
D-Lish Posted June 7, 2010 Posted June 7, 2010 Ah, thats right. It's ok for a woman to be insecure, but men? Never. Where did you get an inference from my post that it's not okay to be insecure? Geesh. I'm explaining something from a perspective that is personal, not passing judgements... You can't even post a tame response here anymore without getting jumped on for something. I think this one of the best answers fells. So, in short as I said earlier, if you're shorter, your chances are best among shorter women. If you're shorter, and you don't have issues with your own shortness- it's more attractive...
MrNate Posted June 7, 2010 Posted June 7, 2010 The minimum height requirements are usually 5'10+, no matter how short the woman is. Go ahead and look at profiles for women 4'11 and under. Every single one of them will say something like Height: 5'10-6'6 or Height: 6'2-7' No way that's true, lol. Even if they demand that, I doubt guys who are 6'3+ would be OK with a 4'11 woman. That sounds like a lot of work, really. I think it's just a simple case of being taller than the girl.
MrNate Posted June 7, 2010 Posted June 7, 2010 If you're shorter, and you don't have issues with your own shortness- it's more attractive... Well of course, it's called confidence. Even so, most women will do a height comparison, and that will play a critical part in the selection process. Ha, now that I've given it further thought, I really can't think of one relationship where the woman is taller. It's kind of funny. Aside from that, I think most guys will have no problem if your efforts are focused on women who are shorter than you.
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