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Kkristine Established Member

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Maybe it's just me who feels weird about it, but I am very interested in this guy. I am 5'11, and he is 5'10. I know, I know. Not much of a difference at all.

 

However, we were all leaving a bar the other night and I made a comment to another guy telling him that there was no way he was 5'11 because I'm way taller than him. The guy I like says.... "You are taller than me, and I'm 5'10."

 

The thing is.. I haven't known him for very long, and I really couldn't tell if I was taller than him until he said that. So, he was very much aware.

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BikerAccnt Established Member

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Maybe it's just me who feels weird about it, but I am very interested in this guy. I am 5'11, and he is 5'10. I know, I know. Not much of a difference at all.

 

However, we were all leaving a bar the other night and I made a comment to another guy telling him that there was no way he was 5'11 because I'm way taller than him. The guy I like says.... "You are taller than me, and I'm 5'10."

 

The thing is.. I haven't known him for very long, and I really couldn't tell if I was taller than him until he said that. So, he was very much aware.

 

I don't think the comment was because he was turned off by your height, and I don't know that it's that much of a turnoff to many guys. He probably said it just because your height is above average for female, and as a taller guy, it was noticeable. I'm 5'11, and I can count on one hand the number of women I've met who can look me in the eye, so when I meet them, it sticks out. I'm sure that's all it was.

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Satu Established Member

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One of my best friends is 5'10, and her husband is 5'8, and its never been an issue for them.

 

 

Take care.

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MarkIVSteel Established Member

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It's the other way around. Women are more obsessed with height than men. You see it all the time on dating websites.

 

In fact, many women will put on their profiles, "if you are shorter than 5'10" DO NOT MESSAGE ME."

Tinie Established Member

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I'm 5'11 as well and I've dated men who are 5'10...and some who are 5'4. Nobody cared about the height difference.

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umirano Established Member

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I think having a taller gf is sexy.

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nerd Established Member

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Yes, tall women are a definite turn on!

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carhill Established Member

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The thing is.. I haven't known him for very long, and I really couldn't tell if I was taller than him until he said that. So, he was very much aware.
Yeah, that means he noticed you. Men first covet with their eyes. Evidently, you stood out. What you do with that is up to you. My suggestion? Inject some humor. Flirt a little. See where it goes.

 

I've shrunk a little in middle age and am now about his height and historically enjoy women of all sizes and heights. One thing I clearly remember about a lady I dated who looked at me eye to eye was that kissing was, for me anyway, strangely more erotic somehow. Can't explain it but it is what it is. Also, a tall woman is noticed (cue Melania Trump as an example, since she's your height) and that generally has a positive effect on most men who they partner with, regardless of the man's height.

 

Bottom line if you like the guy don't get bound up in the details and get all serious on stuff. Romance is supposed to be fun. Have some :)

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PogoStick Established Member

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I'm 6'2 and I'm turned off by women who are taller than me.

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One advantage to being a woman is that regardless of your height, it's not a factor into how attractive you're considered. Tall girls can be considered just as hot and attractive as short girls. There are plenty of men who like tall girls.

 

Another great thing about being a girl is there are more men who are willing to date really tall woman than there are woman willing to date really short men. A lot of guys don't really care that the woman is taller than them. I just wish the same thing could be said for women dating shorter men.

 

 

As for me, I would definitely date a woman taller. But then again, i'm a 5 ft 3 man. I would date a girl maybe up to 3 inches taller.

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LargoLagg Established Member

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Don't taller women (6' plus) tend to compromise because they view their dating pool as smaller? No pun intended... ok, well, pun intended.

 

I've always liked a girl I could go up on.

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I'm 5'11" and went on a date with a woman that was 5'11" as well. It was one of the factors on why I didn't follow up. I tried it but when she showed up I was like wow. Too weird for me.

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I expect it bothers some men and doesn't bother others.

 

I am 5'3" and my wife is 5'7", almost all of my sexual partners including my ex-wife (5'6") have been taller than me. The tallest women I have been with was around 6'2" (she preferred shorter men), most of the rest were between 5'8" thorough 5'10.

 

One advantage to being a woman is that regardless of your height, it's not a factor into how attractive you're considered. Tall girls can be considered just as hot and attractive as short girls. There are plenty of men who like tall girls.

 

Another great thing about being a girl is there are more men who are willing to date really tall woman than there are woman willing to date really short men. A lot of guys don't really care that the woman is taller than them. I just wish the same thing could be said for women dating shorter men.

 

 

As for me, I would definitely date a woman taller. But then again, i'm a 5 ft 3 man. I would date a girl maybe up to 3 inches taller.

 

In my experience being short is not a disadvantage in dating women.

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For what it's worth, my best friend is 5'5 and his girlfriend is 5'8. Doesn't seem to bother them at all!

 

It varies from person to person though. I prefer girls who are shorter than me. But is it a negative and/or dealbreaker if a girl is taller? Nope!

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I've never been with a woman who was taller than me, or close to my height. Probably the tallest woman I have been with was about 5'8" or 5'9", and I'm 6'0" myself. Idk, having to look up at a woman wouldn't be a desirable trait if I'm being honest for me personally. As others have said though, there are many guys who wouldn't mind at all, it's all a matter of preference.

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No it's not a turn off, but a lot of girls prefer the guy to be taller than them, so some won't even bother trying because of that. Especially when you go online, one of the first questions girls usually ask is about your height, or they already mention it on their profile. ("Don't write me if you're below 5ftx")

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Shining One Established Member

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No it's not a turn off, but a lot of girls prefer the guy to be taller than them, so some won't even bother trying because of that.
I have a female friend who is a bit on the taller side at 5'10". She doesn't get asked out as much as her shorter friends because a lot of men assume she would not be interested because they are shorter than her, especially in her heels. She has taken to asking men out herself and it has worked out well for her.

 

I have also dated a woman taller than me. She initiated contact with me though. I admit, I probably would not have approached her first based on the assumption that she wouldn't have been interested in a man standing almost 7 inches shorter than her (she was 6'2" and wearing 4" heels when we met).

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Gloria25 Established Member

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I don't have an issue with a guy's height, but unfortunately, ran across guys who had issues with being shorter, so now I really don't aim for shorter guys. Sorry

 

I'm like 5'7" and in heels can be a bit taller. The other day I was talking to dude, who's like 6something and in heels it was a turn on to me to almost be at his height...but, worried if it would be a turn off to him cuz IMO, at the end of the day biology pretty much has women wanting a guy who's stronger, smarter, etc than them - someone to be "da man" and height may make some men feel like they're not that.

 

But really, I do sorta envy "spinner" chicks cuz unlike short men, men just love tiny women. Those women can go a guy who is only an inch or so taller (average or short guys) or can go taller. Geesh, at the gym one time there was this super tall and muscular guy with a tiny petite, skinny girl and although you think they look cute, at the same time you're like WTF?

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SwordofFlame Established Member

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A couple of inches taller is fine. I'm a 5'7 guy myself with a good amount of muscle. It also helps if you're pretty thin too, so that way the woman doesn't also look more masculine than the man.

thefooloftheyear Established Member

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I don't think it's intimidating for most guys....And I don't think most guys really care if a woman is taller than them...

 

I just think most guys prefer small women in general...

 

Plus most tall women have huge feet....:sick::laugh:

 

 

TFY

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