Dating taller Woman

[cyberislanddude]

I was reading some old posts about dating taller women. Though there were a lot of discussions, however, not many suggestions were offered. And almost all of those topics have been closed for newer posts. I just wanted to share my story of actually getting married to a woman taller than myself (actually after she wore sandals).

 

I'm 5.6" tall and my short stature had always been an impediment for achieving poise and self-confidence. It was about two years ago that I met my wife and we almost instantly made connection. She is about half an inch shorter than me but I would always feel a little insecure whenever she wore sandals. This would make her look much taller than myself. Not that anything wrong with that but society collectively feeds us with some stereotypes and a guy shorter than a woman would always raise eyebrows. My wife (who back then was my girlfriend) was conscious of myself being a little uneasy. She started coaching me on improving my dress coordination and also suggested that I should try wearing those walktall shoes. Doing a little research myself I gathered some info on stretching exercises. Although it’s true that exercises will not make you grow taller but it definitely helped me improve my posture. We certainly have more height hidden behind our slouched back and shabby dressing than we ever realize. There are some very basic stretching exercises and vertical fashion techniques that together can make a noticeable improvement in your height. And lastly it’s all a matter of perception. It all boils down to how we perceive ourselves. A better height can add to our confidence, but again, it’s our mind that perhaps makes us insecure. Some short dudes possess endless energy that makes their presence much taller than their height. You can follow the link below to get more info on posture exercises and some basic visual height enhancement techniques:http://www.walktallshoes.com/grow-taller.html

[freckles73]

I know this is one area in which I am shooting myself in the foot when it comes to dating. At 5'8" I find it impossible to be attracted to a man who is shorter than me when I'm in heels. My boyfriends have always been at least 6'3". I wish I could get over this...I'd have more to choose from. Oh well, more for everyone else, I suppose.

[booker]

I know this is one area in which I am shooting myself in the foot when it comes to dating. At 5'8" I find it impossible to be attracted to a man who is shorter than me when I'm in heels. My boyfriends have always been at least 6'3". I wish I could get over this...I'd have more to choose from. Oh well, more for everyone else, I suppose.

well that's comforting:) i'm currently pursuing a girl-woman, if you will-who's 5'11". let me write that again.....five feet, eleven inches. now, i'm 5'5". let me write that again.....five feet, five inches. and that's in boots. i really like the girl and she likewise has a good time with me...i think; i've received no indication that she isn't interested so i assume for the benifit of my own sanity that she's at least not not interested. it's an issue for her i'm sure; after all the first poster did mention the stereotypical ideal of tall(er) man/short(er) woman. can such a height difference be transcended through love, or at least the prospect of??

[freckles73]

You know, I think height is just one of those things that you either do or don't care about. Kind of like whether or not you are particular about hair color or length, eye color, body type, ethnicity, age, etc... Hopefully your love interest isn't hung up on the height thing like I am....I know plenty of other tall women who aren't.

[booker]

yeah, hopefully.....i don't want her to develop a complex, though. but that's a chance i'm willing to take. hopefully she is, too....

[SmoochieFace]

Not that anything wrong with that but society collectively feeds us with some stereotypes and a guy shorter than a woman would always raise eyebrows.

 

I don't care about any 'stereotypes'. Perhaps you will overcome your insecurity when you ignore the silly stereotypes that society has for this issue as well as others. When you start thinking that society in general is stupid and only individuals are smart then you will realise that worrying over 'stereotypes' is a complete waste of time.

 

I've been with taller women and shorter women and I don't give a damn what anyone thinks of it either way. I'm 5'5" BTW.

[Guest]

most women i know want a taller man. to me when i see a woman with a man much taller than the woman, i see an unbalanced relationship - most women don't get that just the matter of height is something that unconsciously creates a game where control is easily held over someone. i have seen it many times, where a women is fears a man even though she is a zillion times better than him and could dust him off in a second - but because of the physical he wins every time. i have known women that are 5'4" and they date men that are 6'5" and they have being conditioned by societies tall, dark and handsome -

 

the cave woman mentality that physicality equals protection but in a modern society that no longer holds true. and while this is hardwired inside us, its up to us to cut the wires and reach for new ways of knowldege and truth. i was once turned down for a date because i was the same height as the woman - 5'8" and after hours of talking, where it was obvious she really liked me - i looked at her and said 'you know, i can tell that i am a man, the type you want, and wish for, but you will not be with me, because of height' and she smiled and looked sad, then smiled again, and said 'thanks, i think i need to work on some issues i didn't know i had'. we still see each other - and are both single.

[freckles73]

Guest, sorry, I do not agree. I think you are making generalizations about attraction, which is different for everyone.