I'm 5'7" and I wouldn't mind dating a girl who towers over me

July 20, 2013

Yea, some people would probably make fun of us. I can imagine a situation where we post a pic on Facebook and someone jokes about the height discrepancy in a comment. Wouldn't bother me at all. I think a lot of short guys would agree.

However, it seems like the vast majority of girls would be bothered by looking taller than a guy in pictures. Why is this?

July 20, 2013

Yea, some people would probably make fun of us. I can imagine a situation where we post a pic on Facebook and someone jokes about the height discrepancy in a comment. Wouldn't bother me at all. I think a lot of short guys would agree.

However, it seems like the vast majority of girls would be bothered by looking taller than a guy in pictures. Why is this?

A lot of men like bigger, taller women. My friend Mark is about 5'6" and his girlfriend is almost my height...she's like 5'8" or 5'9". They're married and have three kids and love each other to death. We poke fun at him for being a dwarf, but he doesn't mind, because he's very germanic/celtic oriented and has a big beard and loves Tolkien. He knows we tease him 'cause we love him. He teases me for being the "pretty boy" of our inner circle of guy friends.

I digress though! I wouldn't mind a taller woman if I really liked her. The last one I was interested in was eye to eye with me and I found that really sexy.

July 20, 2013

It seems that the need for certain height comparisons is largely based on people's insecurities regarding how others will perceive them. Insecure women need a taller man. Insecure men need a shorter woman.

July 20, 2013

It seems that the need for certain height comparisons is largely based on people's insecurities regarding how others will perceive them. Insecure women need a taller man. Insecure men need a shorter woman.

I'm not insecure. I just prefer someone eye level or shorter. Very lanky women aren't my thing.

July 20, 2013

I'm not insecure either, I just prefer tall men. Has nothing to do with "wearing heels" or "feeling protected". I just visually prefer it. We all have preferences.

However, there are plenty of women who have other physical preferences. I have a friend (5'11") whose husband is 5'6". And he's a real player, she's tamed him quite a bit.

July 20, 2013

In my life I think I've known two men at the most, either average or shorter than average, say they want shorter girls because they want to be able to dominate them physically. Want to be able to throw them around and stuff.

Which I don't get because I'm short, and I go after women of any height, and no matter the height, have the ability to toss them over my shoulder and carry them to the bedroom, or pick them up with her neck resting on one arm, the back of her knees on the other, and toss her on the bed. I'm not sure how height plays a role in that but I guess they (wrongfully) assume height = strength. It doesn't.

Those insecure men feel that the man needs to be taller to be seen as more powerful than the woman or some other lame reason.

Despite the trash that's often written on here, I can't think of any woman I've met who had a height restriction on her dates.

Especially true for taller women as they realize, if I'm above average, it's gonna be a small pool to pick from if I limit my men to also being above average.

When I was young, and shorter, and not as confident -- I was 5'3 and this girl who was absolutely wild about me was 5'6 or 5'7. I stupidly asked "isn't me being shorter a problem for you?" And she said "Um, no. Is it a problem for you?" Then she said "what am I supposed to do, stop talkng to you or something?"

She got quite offended. I guess she thought it made her look shallow that I asked and it was rude of me to even imagine her being shallow. Whatever it was, I never brought it up in my life ever again.

I was 16 then. I'm 25 now. I've certainly learned to not talk about that stuff with women any more. If they're interested in me, I just accept it and not ask why they find me attractive or if my height (if they are taller) is a problem.

If the woman likes you, she likes you. She has her reasons.

July 20, 2013

Geeze the last two girls I was interested in are taller than me.

I didn't care.

If the girl has a problem being taller than the man, than that's her problem.

July 20, 2013

I prefer a man to be taller, but it's not a deal breaker. Some men over 6 ft aren't that physically attractive, and some shorter men have cute faces.

I'm not that tall anyway (5'5), so it's not like I'm going to have an issue towering over men.

July 20, 2013

Oddly enough those types of women are the most likely to give you a chance its the shorter and average women from around 5'2-5'6 who have disdain for shorter men fort some strange reason.

July 20, 2013

Yea, I understand. It all comes down to what increases the chances that offspring will survive. And height is an advantage. It's all biology. In the natural, we are all sons of Adam, not sons of God. It's interesting, however, that God often picks the weakest and the least likely to accomplish HIS purposes. Just look at the Israelites--they aren't exactly known for being tall or physically intimidating.

July 20, 2013

Oddly enough those types of women are the most likely to give you a chance its the shorter and average women from around 5'2-5'6 who have disdain for shorter men fort some strange reason.

Thats is exactly what I have encountered. I'm 5' 8. And I have never had an issue with women within an inch or so of my height.

Its always been the women under 5'5 that have a huge issue with the guys height. I have seen a ton of those women insist a guy needs to be 6ft and up to even think about asking them out.

Female version of Napoleon complex?

July 20, 2013

Thats is exactly what I have encountered. I'm 5' 8. And I have never had an issue with women within an inch or so of my height.

Its always been the women under 5'5 that have a huge issue with the guys height. I have seen a ton of those women insist a guy needs to be 6ft and up to even think about asking them out.

Female version of Napoleon complex?

I haven't experienced any of this, really. I'm 5'6.

I have had girls say things about my height, occasionally, but they greatly varied in size. The few that said anything were mostly taller than me, save for one that was exactly my height.

I've never had an issue dating girls shorter than me and none of them have ever brought it up (not even random girls at bars).

July 20, 2013

I'm 5'4". I like guys who are at least 6'. I've dated guys quite a bit shorter, but my preference is for above average height.

As I say, it has nothing to do with anything other than I simply prefer very tall men. I've no idea why MY height should dictate whether or not I like tall men. I'm fully aware that I can wear heels and a 5'8" man will still be taller. I'm fully aware that a 5'7" man who weight trains and is a black belt is capable of protecting me.

It has nothing to do with that and it has nothing to do with my height. We all have visual things that attract us, and mine is height. I'm not bothered about any of the other usual visual things - race, build, hair etc.

July 20, 2013

I'm 5'4". I like guys who are at least 6'. I've dated guys quite a bit shorter, but my preference is for above average height.

As I say, it has nothing to do with anything other than I simply prefer very tall men. I've no idea why MY height should dictate whether or not I like tall men. I'm fully aware that I can wear heels and a 5'8" man will still be taller. I'm fully aware that a 5'7" man who weight trains and is a black belt is capable of protecting me.

It has nothing to do with that and it has nothing to do with my height. We all have visual things that attract us, and mine is height. I'm not bothered about any of the other usual visual things - race, build, hair etc.

Basically, height to woman is the equivalent of looks to a man. I've seen some tall guys who are below average to average looking, yet they somehow get paired up with highly attractive women. Haven't seen too many short men get highly attractive women, unless they have a great salary/income.

July 20, 2013

I'm like 6'3 so no I don't really want a taller women haha. I do enjoy a tall girl though. I also like the little ones too. Tall girls are my favorite though.

July 20, 2013

We all have visual things that attract us, and mine is height. I'm not bothered about any of the other usual visual things - race, build, hair etc.

Yes, its your opinion and your right. But if you are dismissing almost 3/4 of the male population....do you think you should have a right to complain ever about not finding a good guy?

People have different tastes....thats true. But most men do not dismiss over half of the female population before they leave the house each morning. Thats just how I see it.

I think many men have certain types that they like, but they dont dismiss other opportunities, the way women do, without even giving people a chance.

Seriously....how many women on the planet can tell the difference between a guy that is 5'10 and a guy that is 6'0 if they are not standing next to each other??

And to a woman that is only a few inches above 5ft....do you really think you can win any kind of argument over that 2 inches difference?? Is your world totally different with 2 inches? If rulers didnt exist.....do you seriously think you'd be griping over that 2 inches and refusing to date the 5' 10 guy??

July 20, 2013

Yes, its your opinion and your right. But if you are dismissing almost 3/4 of the male population....do you think you should have a right to complain ever about not finding a good guy?

People have different tastes....thats true. But most men do not dismiss over half of the female population before they leave the house each morning. Thats just how I see it.

I think many men have certain types that they like, but they dont dismiss other opportunities, the way women do, without even giving people a chance.

Seriously....how many women on the planet can tell the difference between a guy that is 5'10 and a guy that is 6'0 if they are not standing next to each other??

And to a woman that is only a few inches above 5ft....do you really think you can win any kind of argument over that 2 inches difference?? Is your world totally different with 2 inches? If rulers didnt exist.....do you seriously think you'd be griping over that 2 inches and refusing to date the 5' 10 guy??

This is true. I have noticed women, more than men, have more inflexible filters when it comes to dating/marrying. They get an idea in their mind and just refuse to bend. I think this is PARTLY why we hear so much about women's frustration of "where have all the good men gone?" Well, try not exuding 90% of male population because they don't fit exact criteria.

July 20, 2013

This is true. I have noticed women, more than men, have more inflexible filters when it comes to dating/marrying. They get an idea in their mind and just refuse to bend. I think this is PARTLY why we hear so much about women's frustration of "where have all the good men gone?" Well, try not exuding 90% of male population because they don't fit exact criteria.

Exactly. And not all women are like this. But many are. Yes it is their right to feel that way.....but it doesnt mean its logical.

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July 20, 2013

Exactly. And not all women are like this. But many are. Yes it is their right to feel that way.....but it doesnt mean its logical.

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I think since we are living in a society where women are catered to with minimal accountability on their part, they naturally feel entitled to many things--including their choice of the best men. For the most part, they CAN do this because men accept it because they aren't brave enough to face the alternative.

July 20, 2013

I'm not dismissing 3/4 of the population. As I keep saying , it's a preference not a requirement.

And even if it WAS a requirement, as I'm sure it is for some - if they are happy with the fact that it limits their pool of potential partners, it's not really anyone else's place to call that illogical. Attraction isn't logical, it's instinctive. It's why men are mostly attracted to slender women, even though a fat woman could be their soulmate (which they mostly try to put a logical spin on by saying its to do with "health reasons". Nope, they are just not physically attracted to fat women). And then some will say, but you can do something about weight, it's not a mans fault if he's short. No, it's not - but that doesn't take into account the fact that ATTRACTION ISN'T LOGICAL.

July 20, 2013

I'm not dismissing 3/4 of the population. As I keep saying , it's a preference not a requirement.

And even if it WAS a requirement, as I'm sure it is for some - if they are happy with the fact that it limits their pool of potential partners, it's not really anyone else's place to call that illogical. Attraction isn't logical, it's instinctive. It's why men are mostly attracted to slender women, even though a fat woman could be their soulmate (which they mostly try to put a logical spin on by saying its to do with "health reasons". Nope, they are just not physically attracted to fat women). And then some will say, but you can do something about weight, it's not a mans fault if he's short. No, it's not - but that doesn't take into account the fact that ATTRACTION ISN'T LOGICAL.

But women always want it both ways. If topic of height is brought up....women say "Its not my fault, I just want someone I'm physically attracted to"

And when the topic of looks is brought up....women say "Looks arent everything....I want a good man that has values and respects me"

Women dance around their "reasons" worse than a politician does during an election year. And I guarantee if I took the time....I could find plenty of proof in the old threads on this site, of the same women contradicting themselves over and over.

July 20, 2013

But women always want it both ways. If topic of height is brought up....women say "Its not my fault, I just want someone I'm physically attracted to"

And when the topic of looks is brought up....women say "Looks arent everything....I want a good man that has values and respects me"

Women dance around their "reasons" worse than a politician does during an election year. And I guarantee if I took the time....I could find plenty of proof in the old threads on this site, of the same women contradicting themselves over and over.

That's because women hate to admit they are animals just like men. Men get the stereotype of being animals and women want to keep it that way. Remember: women = good, men = bad. I'm not joking. Many people hold that belief in their innermost being even though they'll never verbalize it.

July 20, 2013

You're talking in very broad terms. What I'm saying is - EVERYONE - men and women - has at least a couple of physical things they prefer in the opposite sex.

For some, it's height. For those people, facial looks aren't important.

For some it's build. Tall or short, they don't mind.

For some it's breast size - but they don't mind about fat or thin

For some it's facial looks - but body and height are not important.

... yes, some people want the whole package, but for most of us it's just one or two things.

For me, it's height, and no matter how much it riles men I am NOT going to apologise for it.... I truly don't mind about the other stuff. A man doesn't have to be conventionally attractive for me.

July 20, 2013

My brother is 5 foot 6 and dates girls of all heights, smaller and bigger. It's never really mattered to him.....

Why are guys still so bothered about why some women want 6 foot guys? Forget about it

July 20, 2013

For me, it's height, and no matter how much it riles men I am NOT going to apologise for it.... I truly don't mind about the other stuff. A man doesn't have to be conventionally attractive for me.

I am not asking you to apoligize lol And again...its YOUR right to have that opinion. All I'm saying is that if you are looking for a relationship that suits you, long term, and hoping to be happy....haggling over a couple inches is "not logical" in the big schemes of things.

But thats what many women do. They dismiss all these guys over here for being under 6ft. Then wonder why they cant find a good one with whats left over....not realizing that over half of the other single women are also trying to weed through the 6ft guys as well. And then lets also throw on the fact that many 6ft guys know that they are sought after....so they do not always have the best respect for women. So when you finally get dont filtering out all the non-datable 6ft guys.....theres not much left over.

But dating a guy that was 1.5 inches under 6ft....could have avoided all of that.....not to mention he would still be 4-6 inches taller than most women.

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