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Are girls attracted to guys who are shorter than them at all?

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My question is: how do girls feel about guys who are shorter than them when it comes to dating? Do girls ever feel attraction for guys who are shorter than them - like if the guy is pretty good-looking, etc. And, would you ever date a guy who is shorter than you?


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I'm not attracted to shorter guys

I would date him if he was attractive

I think guys who are shorter than me makes me feel uncomfortable

I think short guys could be sexy

It doesn't matter what height they are as long as we're into each other

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    Anonymous User
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    Anonymous User
    11 months ago
    well lets see me being 6'4'' I never really had a choice lol. so no height doesn't really matter to me lol :P
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  • italiabella91
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    Over a year ago
    It doesn't really matter...I have no preferrence.I'm not skyscraper myself(5'4" since I was 14) and here I am 19..haha...so I would be very discriminative if I had any objection to height.The guy I am currently crushing on is 5'6".He's taller than me,but shorter than a lot of people,including women he knows.
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    • Question Asker
      Over a year ago
      Aww...that's sweet! :)
  • macker-doodle
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    Over a year ago
    I'm 5'9, and I have dated guys that are shorter then me. It's not fun. When you go to hug them, they make you feel like a giant. I know it's not their fault, but it still isn't fun.
    A lot of girls might say they won't date shorter men because they don't feel protected, that is not true with me. I dated a guy who was just a bit shorter then me, but he was really buff. Like when you first look at him, you might think he's really fat, but it's all muscle. So he's really strong, and he carries it well.
    Even though he was shorter then me, I liked being with him. He had a great personality, he made me feel good about myself, and that made me get over the fact that he was shorter then me.
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    • Question Asker
      Over a year ago
      That's cool! Thanks for sharing your experience!
  • windy-rose
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    Over a year ago
    at 5' 4" the shorter than me catagory is far and few between, but I welcome them just the same. I actuly have more of a problem with guys a lot taller than me ( like a foot-ish). angles get weird at that point, but it really doesn't matter in the long run, just some creative work :P
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    • Question Asker
      Over a year ago
      Yeah, that's true! lol Thanks for your comments!
  • Ariana-Isabella
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    Over a year ago
    Being 5'11 it is easy for me to find both guys that are taller and shorter than me. For the most part I only like guys that are taller or close to the same height as me. I also know that I have been attracted to guys who are shorter than me. Mostly the guys that I like are taller but still if the guy really cares about me I can get past him being shorter than me.
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      Over a year ago
      Cool
  • Beerdigger
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    Over a year ago
    Well I'm 5"8 1/2 and most guys I've dated have been 5"5 .haha. And I actually didn't mind it at all, but only insecurity was if THE GUY minded it. I'm very attracted to shorter guys for some reason -- the guy I'm dating now is the first guy taller than me =]
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    • Question Asker
      Over a year ago
      Too bad you're taken! :) ha ha
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    Over a year ago
    I'm 5'3" and there aren't too many guys that I know shorter than me but I did like one at one point (then he got taller than me over the summer.). For me, though, I usually go for someone my height or a couple inches taller than myself. I'm not that attracted to really tall men because it would make me feel small and weak and I really wouldn't want that. Therefore, I DO like shorter men, but not as much if they are shorter than me. Though, sometimes height doesn't matter and that's fine, too. But yes, short men can be good.
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  • xO0jesslxl
    1542  
    Over a year ago
    Well I don't find guys that are shorter than me cause I'm 5'0. (I know . I'm short) but I like feeling small in a guys arms so I like guys that are like 5'5 at least. my boyfriend is 6'1 so there's quite a height difference but he likes me being small lol .
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  • shevvon21
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    Over a year ago
    I find short and tall men attractive. I usually go for personality first before anything, I went through a phase where I hated tall guys and at one point, I hated short guys, but as I got older, it doesn't matter. I find a variety of men attractive. I might not say anything to every last one of them, but anyway. I don't discriminate. lol
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    • Question Asker
      Over a year ago
      Thanks - lol
  • briekittie
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    Over a year ago
    well I'm short 5'2 so I don't find many guys shorter than me and if I do there most likely way younger so that's why I say no!
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    • Question Asker
      Over a year ago
      Cool - thanks!
  • downtowngirl
    652  
    Over a year ago
    Please don't take this the wrong way but I have never been attracted to a man that is shorter than myself. I don't see myself doing that. Considering that I am barely five feet tall.In this day and age where everything is super sized; anyone from the opposite sex under five foot normally hasn't hit puberty. If I was taller like 5'10, things may be completely different.
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    • Question Asker
      Over a year ago
      Ha ha - I completely see your point - if he was shorter than you, he'd either be a midget or an elementary school student! No offense taken! :)
  • cherrypunked
    46  
    Over a year ago
    Well, I've always gone for guys over 6 foot and never liked shorter guys, but my current boyfriend is really short and although it was a bit strange at first now its the cutest thing ever. I actually really like it and it makes SOME things a lot easier, you can be at the same height cuddling among other rhings.
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      Over a year ago
      Cool!
  • Theshyone
    245  
    Over a year ago
    I'm 4'11" Sooo yeah I couldn't date any guy shorter than me sorry.
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    • Question Asker
      Over a year ago
      Yeah, I could see that that would be weird! lol
  • Rebecca-Likes-Skirts
    676  
    Over a year ago
    I will date a guy that I like. I don't really care about his height. If we click then I'm down with him.
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      Over a year ago
      Cool
  • summertearsxx
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    Over a year ago
    I used to only date guys shorter then me. I thought it was hot.
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    • Question Asker
      Over a year ago
      Sounds sexy! lol
  • Cool-Relax
    15509  
    Over a year ago
    I don't come across many guys who are shorter than me (I'm 5'3"), so I think it would be weird. But if I really liked him, I would try to ignore the height difference.
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    • Question Asker
      Over a year ago
      Yeah, I think that would be pretty short for guys! lol
  • desperado
    1159  
    Over a year ago
    I think I could.it's the same thing with a guy, they'll date way shorter girls then them cause they're cute. you know what I mean?
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    • Question Asker
      Over a year ago
      Yeah :)
  • ALWAYSclassy
    -1  
    Over a year ago
    i would date a short guy. not like a dwarf, but he could be like 5'5 or something. a lot of them have cute faces and have manly qualities I like. he does have to be extremely good-looking and dress nice though
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      Over a year ago
      Thanks!
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    Over a year ago
    Maybe it was to early for her to have sex and I think you should ask her if shed like to go somewhere like a romantic restaurant definitely not a drive through or a kids place somewhere expensive and say its a double date and when you pick her up say the others canceled
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    • Question Asker
      Over a year ago
      Ok
  • RedRoan311
    1730  
    Over a year ago
    It doesn't matter what height the guy is as long as we're into each other and he treats me right. It's hard for me to find guys that are taller than me anyhow considering I'm almost 6 feet tall. My current boyfriend is only a few inches shorter than me but he's by far the best guy I've been with :)
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      Over a year ago
      Cool
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    Over a year ago
    I dated a guy that was shorter than me. It kinda made me feel more in control. because like if he got mad at me or seomthing, I knew I could just step on him. no just kidding. but its hard to let someone shorter than you boss you around. but it gets really annoying when friends constantly tease you about it. now I'm dating guy whos 6'3 and I wonder how I ever dated a guy shorter than me.
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  • hazeleyes91
    2744  
    Over a year ago
    im short so if a guy is shorter than me that would be weird for me.
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  • kazine
    1508  
    Over a year ago
    It doesn't really matter.
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      Over a year ago
      Cool
  • flipflopsnsnow
    632  
    Over a year ago
    I usually go for people who are my height (5'4" I know, I'm short) but honestly, height doesn't really matter. as long as the guy is sweet and were into eachother,everythings all good! :)
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      Over a year ago
      Cool!
  • elouise-defroie
    717  
    Over a year ago
    I've had crushes on tall guys and short guys, but tend to gravitate more towards the tall lanky build. Super adorable. But I would defiantly date a short guy if I was interested in him (and not engaged- to a tall boy!).

    One of my best gal pals wouldn't go out with a great guy though, because he was too short for her. Her loss!
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    • Question Asker
      Over a year ago
      Yeah, you're right!
  • babygrl818
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    Over a year ago
    Nope.
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  • blahblahblah
    153  
    Over a year ago
    Every girl always thinks that a guy should be taller than her but I think this is unfair. I'm 5'4" and I recently started a relationship with a guy who is 5'1" and at first I wasn't sure that I would like it but over the past weeks I've realized that his height really doesn't matter he's got a gorgeous body and face he's a sweetheart to. What more could I ask for? So yeah I would date a guy who was shorter. That's not the only thing I look at.
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      Over a year ago
      Cool
  • cinderella
    552  
    Over a year ago
    I'm 5'8'' and I like guys that are either, my height, or are a couple inches taller or shorter. I think short guys are just too cute though!
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      Over a year ago
      Thanks!
  • JayBird
    520  
    Over a year ago
    Well I am pretty short myself,so if there are guys that are shorter than me, they're pretty much legally midgets. Lol. But I mean, yeah I prefer taller guys but it doesn't really matter the height so much as personality and all of that good stuff. =]
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      Over a year ago
      Lol - cool
  • TheoryOfAvarice
    11517  
    Over a year ago
    Tall guys are totally my thing, you have no idea. I don't know why, but I just love them. I honestly don't think I could ever date someone shorter than me, don't know if that sounds bad or mean or whatever, but that's just how I am. I do have guy friends who are short of course, no big deal; they just don't attract me the way taller men do.
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    • Question Asker
      Over a year ago
      Yeah, totally agree firegift
    • Over a year ago
      Ya, kinda sad. but it's like when men just choose more beautiful girls and don't base on personality. kinda superficial but it's sort of biology. very hard to fight it but can happen. maybe 30% chance of happening.
    • Question Asker
      Over a year ago
      It's all good!
  • blufrenzy93
    12363  
    Over a year ago
    personally,
    im more attracted to tall guys
    i do have short guy friends
    and I think they're soo cute
    but I don't think I would date them
    if the chemistry is good
    then I would have to reconsider though
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      Over a year ago
      That's cool
 

What Guys Said

  • Nutz76
    2525  
    Over a year ago
    I've gone out with plenty of women that are taller than me (~5'6"). What I've found is that women aren't attracted to height per se, but to the feelings a tall man invokes. Safety, security, etc--things along those lines. If you can make a woman feel those things then your height usually won't make a bit of difference. Logically a woman may think "he's too short", or "what will my friends think?", but as soon as you engage her emotionally and hit those points I covered earlier then it won't matter. Again, height is largely a non-issue. What it all comes down to is how you make a woman feel.

    Case in point, have you ever hear a woman say, "he's usually not my type, but." or "It just happened." That's her version of saying "my logical mind was overridden by my emotions because he's such a great guy and made me feel safe, secure, and we had a strong connection".
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    • Question Asker
      Over a year ago
      Yeah, that's cool! :)
  • obscene
    2132  
    Over a year ago
    I actually like tall girls
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    • Question Asker
      Over a year ago
      Lol
  • CrazyCrisUk
    109  
    Over a year ago
    Omg your all so shallow! I'm 5'10" and that's pretty short for a man, I would never pick a partner based on her height that's just crazy. Unless your stocky (wide) with it I think tall men look stupidly formed.

    What's bad about short men I'd love to know.
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    • Question Asker
      Over a year ago
      Yeah, I don't really think 5'10" is short...sorry!
    • Over a year ago
      Im a very tall girl(6'4") 7" in my highest heels which I wear alot, and my boyfriend is barely 5ft. Hight doesn't matter to us. Plus its easier to be incharge.
    • Over a year ago
      It's pretty shallow, but that's just how it kinda works. you can always over come it though.
    • Answerer
      Over a year ago
      You just hit the nail on the head there.

      Having standards for yourself is one thing, having standards for other people is the definition of shallow. I don't have a clue who your talking about but you must see guys with girls who you think are ugly everyday, so are they wrong or are you shallow?
    • Over a year ago
      How is it shallow to have certain standards? Would you date a 350 lb. girl who looked like Roseanne before the surgery? OMG you're so shallow!
    • Over a year ago
      Short? You're 7 inches taller than me! Even for a guy, I don't think that's short, it seems about average.
    • Question Asker
      Over a year ago
      Yeah, I don't think 5'10" is that short either!
    • Over a year ago
      And I would have to say "lots of girls" that think "short men are stupidly formed or remind them of young boys" are shallow and deserve to be taken advantage of by lots of those tall men they find so attractive that turn out to be pigs.

      Seriously, judge not lest ye be judged. If you are shallow you will attract shallow men. If us men are shallow then we will attract shallow women.
    • Over a year ago
      I don't think 5'10 is short. that's pretty average. no offense to short men, but a lot of girls think they look stupidly formed or remind them of young boys.
 
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