Oxy Moronovich Posted December 28, 2011 Posted December 28, 2011 It depends on which part of China you are talking about (China is a pretty populous country after all). People from the northern part of China tend to be quite tall...almost as tall as Europeans in some cases. Those from southern China and Hong Kong, on the other hand, tend to be on the shorter side. In that respect, Asia is just like Europe, where northerners (i.e. Germans, Scandinavians, Dutch) are, on average, much taller than southerners (Italians, Greeks, Spaniards, etc.) Could you tell me more about this? In what part of China will I meet tall Chinese women? I'd love to meet them, so I desire to know more about what makes them tall and stuff.
lululucy Posted December 28, 2011 Posted December 28, 2011 I'm glad y'all aren't hating on us taller girls. Whoever said it is striking seeing a tall couple together (think it was pizzaman?) is so right -- I love seeing a 6'3-6'5 couple, well dressed.. can't help but stare.
Author Pizzaman81 Posted December 28, 2011 Author Posted December 28, 2011 It depends on which part of China you are talking about (China is a pretty populous country after all). People from the northern part of China tend to be quite tall...almost as tall as Europeans in some cases. Those from southern China and Hong Kong, on the other hand, tend to be on the shorter side. In that respect, Asia is just like Europe, where northerners (i.e. Germans, Scandinavians, Dutch) are, on average, much taller than southerners (Italians, Greeks, Spaniards, etc.) Well both her and I are from Shanghai. I'm talking about the girl who is 5'10"... although not really considered Northern... we're definitely not Southern. But I am also 1/8 Russian... so I voids my warranty
Feelsgoodman Posted December 28, 2011 Posted December 28, 2011 Could you tell me more about this? In what part of China will I meet tall Chinese women? I'd love to meet them, so I desire to know more about what makes them tall and stuff. Genes, mostly. People who hail from northern countries are generally taller than those who live in tropical areas (africans and eskimos being two main exemptions). As I said before, chinese from northern China are taller than most asian immigrants living in the West. Koreans are also fairly tall.
kaylan Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 To answer the OP, well I am 5'9 and like prefer a gal from 5'1 to 5'7. It does get a bit weird when a girl is 5 foot and shorter, or my height and over. But if I really dig the chick I wouldnt care anyways. In the real world, obviously a 5' woman and a 5'11" man is a big height difference. I always wore heels when around him. Still, it's odd that the bedroom thing works so well. Well Ive never heard of height difference being an issue in the bed room. Usually people get there height from their legs more so than from their torso. Hence why midgets tend to have average to slightly under average torsos but really short limbs. Taller folks tend to be the same. Average or a bit over average torsos with long limbs I would imagine most of the hindrance would come from doing anything standing like kissing, hugs, and certain sex position.
Feelin Frisky Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 My range is between 4-11 and 5-11 with 5-5 though 5-9 being primo.
Jane2011 Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 That's perfect to me. I won't date guys over 6 feet, which works out because most guys that height wouldn't want to date a girl as short as me. So don't believe the myth that all women prefer tall guys. It's not true. I totally agree. I'm short also and 5'11" (in a guy) is my limit. I just generally shy away from guys who are 6' or above, which isn't a problem because they seem to generally disregard me as well. Plenty of 5'10" and 5'11" guys have liked me, though. I have, though, been on a date with a guy who was 6'4" and he actually took me seriously, and the whole time I was thinking, "Why would you even want to date me?" I think my ideal height is 5'8" or 5'9". Hand-holding works with a guy of that height (for me), plus he's "tall" to me anyway. I still enjoy when I'm with a guy who's 5'10" or 5'11" though, like I was recently. I'm not going to pretend that I don't feel a little bit of status because of dating someone of that height. Ultimately, I don't care, though. I'd date and marry someone shorter, like 5'5" or 5'6"...doesn't matter!
iris219 Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 A 5'10" Asian woman? That's impossible. She must have been genetically altered or something. There are quite a few major Asian models: Liu Wen (currently very popular), Du Juan, Han Jin, Hye-rim Park. They’re all 5’10” and 5’11, I believe (and Gorgeous). The ones I listed are Chinese and Korean. Asian models have become a trend in the fashion world: http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2010/11/american_vogue_features_8_asia.html
zengirl Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 There are quite a few major Asian models: Liu Wen (currently very popular), Du Juan, Han Jin, Hye-rim Park. They’re all 5’10” and 5’11, I believe (and Gorgeous). The ones I listed are Chinese and Korean. Asian models have become a trend in the fashion world: http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2010/11/american_vogue_features_8_asia.html The Japanese side of my family is the tall side, and I'm the short one! My (white) Ma is only 5'4'' or I'd probably be taller. I'm a tall 5'6'' (close to 5'7''). My cousins are all at least a couple inches taller than me. Not that all Japanese girls are, but many are, and many of the girls in Korea are tallish too. Plenty of 5'10'' gals. At least in this generation, since they started eating Western food.
Cypress25 Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 Genes, mostly. Hahahaha, that's a great answer! Yes, genes are what make people tall. And what make people short! Funny how that works. Hence why midgets tend to have average to slightly under average torsos but really short limbs. Dwarfs, you mean. Midgets are very short but their limbs are in proportion to their body. You're thinking of dwarfism, which is characterized by short stature and disproportionate limbs. I just generally shy away from guys who are 6' or above, which isn't a problem because they seem to generally disregard me as well. Yeah, those guys don't even see me, lol. They often trip over me though.
123321 Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 I've dated from 4' 7 to 5' 11, I don't really care about height as such but the ones around 5' flat seemed to be more fun to toss around.
carhill Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 My past partners varied from 5'1" to 5'7", with my exW being at the 'low end', so no height 'requirement' for me. Similarly, women I've dated throughout the decades varied widely in both height and weight, as have the women I've chosen not to date. I guess it's not a critical factor for me. As a small concession, I can reflect that I seemed to enjoy kissing women closer to my own height when standing. No particular reason; it just felt 'better'. Other than that, no real clear memories either way on the issue.
thatone Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 i've never dated a woman taller than me but yes, absolutely would. maybe it's a submissive fantasy or something, but a woman taller than me suggests confidence and control to some animal instinct, and it's attractive. fwiw i'm 6'0". as for the other end of the spectrum, doesn't really matter, i'm not unattracted to short women, with the caveat of squeaky voices. if they sound like a 12 year old when they speak, that's a problem.
Fondue Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 Being 6'2'', I prefer my ladies to be on the taller side. I dunno how I would deal with a girl taller than me so I can't comment on that, but I will say I am not into girls much shorter than me. If I tower over someone, it just makes me feel like I am with a child.
aisle_seat Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 Why hate on us short guys? besdies 5'8 isnt THAT short Not hating at all, AD...just saying I'm happy one of the things that sets me apart from her ex, aside from my obviously better personality, is my height that she seems to like. To each his or her own, my friend, and I'm glad I'm hers
somedude81 Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 At 5'11" my preferred height range is 5'2" to 5'7". I'll be more flexible for exceptionally hot girls though. Funny, that's pretty much my preferred height range too. But I'm 5'6. Why the interest in shorter women? Although, the last girl I had a crush on was 5'8. While I do wish that she was shorter, it really didn't bother me at all. Plus we were the same height in shoes. I just can't help but wonder if she would have liked me if I were taller than her. Which is why I wish she was shorter, or me taller. Either if fine if I could have gotten her.
colliejoanie Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 I'm 5'10" and love to wear heels. I prefer dating someone taller than me....with heels on, but certainly have dated guys who aren't. It really hasn't bothered me because I was really into these guys. However.....it is really nice when a guy can stand behind me, arms around me, looking over my shoulder .
Els Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 Most of the guys I've known did not care, as long as the girl was shorter than them. Conversely, most of the girls I've known only cared that the guy was taller.
Soxfaninfl Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 I'm 5'6, and I will only date a women that is 5'6 or shorter. If the women wears heels, I don't care if it makes her a little taller.
oaks Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 When looking for a suitable mate/partner/whatever, do you guys have a minimum height requirement for the ladies? Yes. I require a women to be at least of average height, since I'm considerably above average height. I can't figure out how the first kiss would work with a larger height difference.
EnigmaticClarity Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 Never dated a girl under 5' 7" long-term, and I prefer the 5' 9" to 5' 11" range. Current girlfriend is 6' 1" and I love it. As others have said I hate towering over a woman, I prefer equality or as close to it as I can get. I'd date taller than me if I had great reason to believe it wasn't an issue to her at all, but I suspect that's rare, that even if a girl who's 6' 6" decided she need to settle for someone shorter that she'd always wish she had found another guy her height or taller.
Andy_K Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 Funny, that's pretty much my preferred height range too. But I'm 5'6. Why the interest in shorter women? Not entirely sure really. Easier to throw around in the bedroom? Will still be a few inches shorter than me in heels? Legs have never really done anything for me, so I've never been drawn to taller girls. The reason for the lower limit is that I was with a girl once who was about 5', and it was more or less impossible to kiss her in the missionary position, her face was somewhere level with my chest, which just felt weird.
Author Pizzaman81 Posted December 29, 2011 Author Posted December 29, 2011 I'm 5'10" and love to wear heels. I prefer dating someone taller than me....with heels on, but certainly have dated guys who aren't. It really hasn't bothered me because I was really into these guys. However.....it is really nice when a guy can stand behind me, arms around me, looking over my shoulder . I can see how it would be a turn off if the man goes: "err hunny? Can you squat down a bit? I want to look over your shoulders... Ya like that ok. Isn't this romantic?"
insertnamehere Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 I don't have a height requirement, but it does become a little uncomfortable with someone around 5'3". I'm 6'2" and big like a linebacker. So, there gets to be a point where it feels a little creepy to be with a woman who is tiny.
kiss_andmakeup Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 I've always assumed guys were less discriminating about height than women were, although I never cared much about it at all. It's funny; my whole dating life I've never really had much of a height preference, and most of my boyfriends have been around my height (I'm 5'9). My last boyfriend, who I was with for 3 years, was only an inch taller than me. Didn't bother me a bit. However...current bf is 6'4 and I will say that I love feeling so petite next to him. I've always been a "tall girl", and I have to admit that while I've never set height minimums in dating, I do love the feeling of looking up at him. I also think we look nice together...I can wear heels and be 5'11 or 6' and we look even better together. I dated a 5'7 guy once...and while his height didn't bother me at all, the real turn off was how much it bothered him! He would want me to wear flat shoes all the time, no matter how dressy the occasion was, because it made him feel insecure when I was 3+ inches taller.
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