Got it Posted October 6, 2014 Posted October 6, 2014 Taller offers better protection. It depends on the woman's past experience and her insecurities. Tall guys and short guys have different strategies when dealing with threats. We shorties tends to be more devious and tactical. Defense from what? I don't recall too many wooly mammoth or saber tooth tiger run ins lately. In altercations with others? Luckily I have never been attracted to a man who feels that conflict is best resolved with muscle instead of brain and appreciate a rapier wit and tongue than a meat head. 1
carhill Posted October 6, 2014 Posted October 6, 2014 BBC News - A Point of View: Why short men make better husbands I guess according to this article, short men can no longer complain about being short. Opinions? Personally, I've never seen it as a big deal. Over the decades I've had many male friends and colleagues who were 'short' and they did fine with women and most are now grandfathers and some still married to their first wives, now going on 30 years. In my own case, my father was 'short' (5'7") and essentially the same height as my mother and was married twice (first wife left him during WW2) and essentially continuously married from the age of 21 until he died in his late 60's. One aspect I did note was, with him being a wiry little guy (small boned as well as being short), he was still very agile in his older years, even though ill during part of that time. Had he not been sick, he'd have probably kicked my ass athletically. Thinking back, parents of friends were probably pretty evenly split in the paired height department and, overall, such matters were a non-issue during those times. In fact, I can't recall any serious discussions of a guy being shorter than his girlfriend or wife and any attendant pluses or minuses regarding being a husband or boyfriend until internet forums came into being. I guess it simply wasn't an issue discussed in my demographic and social circle. Respecting that only the parties in the marriage truly know if any husband is a 'better' husband, I don't see compelling evidence either way. People are people. The article provides examples and we provide anecdotes but that's all they are. I did like that the article mentioned Angus Young and his wife of 34 years Ellen because, one, he's very short for a man and, two, he's been a rock star since an early age and he's managed to keep his private life private, stay married, and stay away from public drama. Perhaps that supports an assertion that little guys aren't noticed as much, even if they're Angus Young 1
suladas Posted October 6, 2014 Posted October 6, 2014 I guess I'm going to make a terrible husband I'm 6'6" 2
Michelle ma Belle Posted October 6, 2014 Posted October 6, 2014 Short men have to be good husbands because they know women are naturally attracted to tall men. So they have to overcompensate, much in the same way that an unattractive woman has to overcompensate and generally makes a better wife. This is all basic to me. I can't help but concur with M30USA on this one. It think we tend to try a bit harder when we're insecure about something we lack be it our looks, weight, height, financial prowess, intelligence etc. for fear of losing our beloved to someone who we think is our direct competition. 1
Priv Posted October 6, 2014 Posted October 6, 2014 I can't help but concur with M30USA on this one. It think we tend to try a bit harder when we're insecure about something we lack be it our looks, weight, height, financial prowess, intelligence etc. for fear of losing our beloved to someone who we think is our direct competition. So basically I need to date her: Shrek's wife - Shrek Wallpaper To be the happiest man alive? 2
Priv Posted October 6, 2014 Posted October 6, 2014 Never mind. For a cartoon character she is kinda cute... 2
LoneIsland Posted October 6, 2014 Posted October 6, 2014 I guess I'm going to make a terrible husband I'm 6'6" BBC said nothing about tall guys not being good husbands. Tall guys make great husbands because they can protect without ever needing to fight. Short guys evade, tall guys deter, it is the middle sized guys who have the short straw of always needing to fight their way around. All the tall guys I have ever come across have been docile good guys. I tried to fight a couple of them and they were amused. If push comes to shove, you will have no idea how to fight because you have never needed to. You'd make as good a husband as the shorties.
Radu Posted October 6, 2014 Posted October 6, 2014 Peter Dinklage is taken. The guy has witt, when it comes to someone like him, Mae West was right. 1
Els Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 (edited) I guess I'm going to make a terrible husband I'm 6'6" If there are leg lengthening surgeries, there must be leg shortening ones too... Seriously though. 6'6" guys are hot, in their own way. In altercations with others? Luckily I have never been attracted to a man who feels that conflict is best resolved with muscle instead of brain and appreciate a rapier wit and tongue than a meat head. For real. Height is irrelevant in that aspect. Taller offers better protection. It depends on the woman's past experience and her insecurities. Tall guys and short guys have different strategies when dealing with threats. We shorties tends to be more devious and tactical. So much wrong with this that I don't even know where to begin. First off, some of the best martial artists in the world have been short. Try pitting the average tall man against Jet Li and see what becomes of it. Secondly, 'protection' in today's world has much more to do with street smarts, observation, common sense, and quick thinking - much less to do with sheer brawn. Thirdly, height preference has nothing to do with insecurity. It's just a preference. In relation to the post that I was quoting, the cultural ideals of appearance are different in Asia, notably East Asia (which was where that survey was held). Many East Asian men find women with smaller breasts to be more beautiful than women with DDs. Many East Asian women find men of 'average' height to be more attractive than exceptionally tall men. Personally height is irrelevant to me. 5'5" is fine, as is 6'5". Edited October 7, 2014 by Elswyth 4
Author CrystalCastles Posted October 7, 2014 Author Posted October 7, 2014 Taller offers better protection. It depends on the woman's past experience and her insecurities. Tall guys and short guys have different strategies when dealing with threats. We shorties tends to be more devious and tactical. Not really. It depends on a lot of other factors. I'd feel much more protected with a 5'5 guy with massive muscles, than a 6'5 stick. My boyfriend might be 5'5, but he's got two black belts and did competitive martial arts for years. I'm pretty sure he can protect me juuuuuust fine, without the extra inches. The only thing tall people can do that short people can't is loom. Maybe that's scary enough for the attackers to run away? Idk. But this concept of tall people being able to protect better than short people is just weird.
somedude81 Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 Interesting article. The point I got from it was that short guys feel like they have more to prove so they try harder. If in the end trying harder makes them better husbands, I have nothing against that at all. Now this article should be passed around to every woman who refuses to date a guy under 5'8
LoneIsland Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 (edited) The only thing tall people can do that short people can't is loom. Maybe that's scary enough for the attackers to run away? Idk. But this concept of tall people being able to protect better than short people is just weird. Not weird at all. A midget muscle guy could easily be crushed by a tall guy. The tall guy needn't fight. He just needs to fall on the attacker. A tall guy protects by virtue of his timber like stature. You can be sure of one thing, everyone will be cautions when there is risk of a falling timber. Edited October 7, 2014 by LoneIsland
Content Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 I can't help but concur with M30USA on this one. It think we tend to try a bit harder when we're insecure about something we lack be it our looks, weight, height, financial prowess, intelligence etc. for fear of losing our beloved to someone who we think is our direct competition. Not me I'm 5'8 and never felt inferior or insecure and the need to compensate for my height.. my self esteem is fine
Author CrystalCastles Posted October 7, 2014 Author Posted October 7, 2014 Not weird at all. A midget muscle guy could easily be crushed by a tall guy. The tall guy needn't fight. He just needs to fall on the attacker. A tall guy protects by virtue of his timber like stature. You can be sure of one thing, everyone will be cautions when there is risk of a falling timber. I know a few guys who are 6' and I assure you, them falling like timber wouldn't cause much damage at all. They'd be lucky to give their attacker a scratch.
dichotomy Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 (edited) Well according to another survey/study, wives cheat more on husbands with large dicks. So your best bet all around marriage ...is a short man with a small dick...and a fat wife. There... we have solved the marriage and divorce issue...and concerns about shortness and small dicks in men, and overweight concerns in females. Bring out the tape measures and scales before the wedding. Wow, ok now on to the conflicts in the middle east....i think the issue there is the ones with the longest beards, short bearded men are less likely to...... Edited October 7, 2014 by dichotomy
Els Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 The tall guy needn't fight. He just needs to fall on the attacker. Going by that logic, wouldn't 400 lbs obese guys be the absolute BEST protectors? 4
M30USA Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 What would be the female equivalent of this song? Let's see how creative you LS'ers are...
NJ123 Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 Well according to another survey/study, wives cheat more on husbands with large dicks. So your best bet all around marriage ...is a short man with a small dick...and a fat wife. There... we have solved the marriage and divorce issue...and concerns about shortness and small dicks in men, and overweight concerns in females. Bring out the tape measures and scales before the wedding. Wow, ok now on to the conflicts in the middle east....i think the issue there is the ones with the longest beards, short bearded men are less likely to...... Well I'm a short guy with a fairly decent sized package. Where do I fit in from your study?
Pyro Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 Going by that logic, wouldn't 400 lbs obese guys be the absolute BEST protectors? So are we all in an agreement that short obese guys make the best husbands? 3
somedude81 Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 So are we all in an agreement that short obese guys make the best husbands? With a small penis. Can't forget that part.
Pyro Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 With a small penis. Can't forget that part. You sound like an expert on that subject.
somedude81 Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 You sound like an expert on that subject. Just speaking for you because you left it out
Pyro Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 Just speaking for you because you left it out You sure do like to speak for everyone else. It's a good thing for you then that no one has free will or their own points of view.
somedude81 Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 You sure do like to speak for everyone else. It's a good thing for you then that no one has free will or their own points of view. And you like to make things personal for absolutely no reason. I was just joking along. 1
thefooloftheyear Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 Not weird at all. A midget muscle guy could easily be crushed by a tall guy. The tall guy needn't fight. He just needs to fall on the attacker. A tall guy protects by virtue of his timber like stature. You can be sure of one thing, everyone will be cautions when there is risk of a falling timber. You have no idea what you are talking about... I worked as a bouncer for years and witnessed more physical fights than probably anyone on this board..Ive seen more 5'7" guys knock the fck out of 6'+ tall guys than I could ever hope to count..And that says nothing if it winds up on the floor, which most fights do....then it matters not what your height is...Heck, I am only 5'6" and even though I am older now, I can still drop just about anybody..But that doesnt matter anyway.. "Protection" as women see it really doesnt have much to do with physical prowess....Its more self confidence and assuredness..Its them realizing t hat they are "safe" when they are with you...And that doesnt mean kicking someones ass..It could just mean you are quick on your feet and know how to handle a situation without being "wishy washy".,, TFY 3
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