See, for us women we have been embedded since childhood about the fairy tales of our handsome, tall, prince charming coming to rescue us. It's sad I know but it's expected of us to be with guys who are taller than us.
In my opinion, I would prefer a taller guy just because when I hug him his head rests on top of my head and not my shoulders!
But you just have to find a woman who loves a shorter man for what they are. Take Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise, it is evident she's taller than him but it still works out. And there have been many more women towering their men.
Well I love it when I date a tall guy because it makes me feel small feminine and protected but I'm 6'2 and I've dated plenty of short and tall guys it's just kind of romantic also when a guy is taller than you
There's a notion: The taller the man, the bigger the feet/hands, the bigger the "you know what! " (Which isn't always true. ) And also the protection thing, etc.
Being a girl who's 6' tall, I've never dated someone THAT much taller than me. The tallest guy I've dated was 6'3. I've also dated shorter guys. I can understand where the rest of the girls are coming from, saying they want to feel protected and smaller, but it'd be a shame to pass a person up just because of height. Besides, both tall and short have their advantages.
The reason I love tall guys is I like someone I can look up at I mean it's an attraction I get it gives me a warmth feeling inside. An they come in handy when I can't reach certain thing's.
I feel funny if I'm dating a guy shorter than me because I like to feel like the petite person I am, not a giant. I also don't date guys skinnier than me because I'll feel funny eating in front of him. I like being picked up and embraced and I think that would look funny with a shorter guy trying to do that to me. I'm 5'3 110 lbs and my bf is 6'4 and I love it because I can look up at him and kiss him and feel safe wrapped in his arms.
I'm just barely 5' 3", and I've always had a thing for tall guys. I don't know. I think its just more comfy when they put their arm around you, and it makes you feel little and petite, plus getting on your tippy toes to kiss romantic. I think its also protection, when they're just bigger than you, you feel safer to at least some degree.
Probably the feeling of protection for most women. It's not that we usually need protecting anymore, but way back in the evolutionary line, a female who had a tall and strong mate would be better protected and her children would have a better chance of surviving. Hence, nowadays, we can't help ourselves; we think tall men are sexy and can't always put our finger on why! Also, since men are generally taller than women, tallness is associated with masculinity.
On a personal note, I'm 5'8" and LOVE to wear high heels, but if I'm already taller than a guy I'm with, it just seems cruel to do so. Hence one reason why my gay best friend is such a good date for formal dances; he's 6'2" and I can wear the tallest heels I want! ;)
I do agree with the evolutionary perspective on this. But in addition, I think the media does promote the custom of men being taller than women further. If you just watch any movie, the female in there are almost ALWAYS shorter than the guy she's with. And the main male character in most movies are of average height or taller - 4 months ago
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That's true. While I think the attraction initially comes from evolution, the media definitely emphasizes the desirability for women to have a taller mate. I'd love to see a movie where you've got a woman being the taller one in a relationship (and the guy isn't being made fun of because of it! ) - 4 months ago
It's more that we grow up seeing the guy always be taller then the girl. Look at any love story or disney story, the guy is always taller then the girl. It's just the ways it's been. Only Tom Cruise has proved that to not be a problem
I'm really tall, almost 6'0" and I have a lot of male friends, and feel kinda like the tall/tough one with my female friends. So I think it is because it makes me feel more feminine, delicate and somehow sexy.
You know good question - I really don't know either I'm short I'm 5'1" and I love men who are over 6 ft tall I really and honestly don't know! Its definitely not a feeling of protection - could be because of high heels but I don't know tall guys just look so sexy!
I'm not sure why exactly that is, but for me at least, I find them sexy and attractive. But I am tall myself. So I can not speak for short women. It's a visual impulse probably for all of us. It's "beautiful".
Ah got ya. So it's probably one of those sex drive characteristics that you can't really put a finger on. I can understand that. Its like a womens hips and neck line. No idea why, but I know I like it when I see it. Haha Thanks for the response! - 4 months ago
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Pretty much, yes. It's an attraction yes. - 4 months ago
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