Short Men: An Appreciation Post

[Blonde401]

Unfortunately in this day and age, most women are still adamant that they desire a mate that is taller than them. I am not one of those women. I can appreciate and love a man who may be my height or even shorter than me (I’m 5ft 7 by the way).

So here’s a list of awesome reasons to date a shorter guy and I’ll finish it off with my own list of celeb crushes that are way south of 6ft.

1. There may be less competition.

Yes this may seem like kind of an awful thing to say but hear me out. Shorter men may get less attention from women in pubs, clubs, parties and other venues. Women aren’t always tripping up over themselves to chase the shorter guy and that means I can swoop in on that hottie and know I can usually have his full attention. Their loss is certainly my gain.

2. Hugs/kisses are perfect height!

When a guy is tall, I feel like I’m always reaching up or getting on my tip toes to kiss him or hug him. What’s wrong with just being able to kiss your man without having to stand on a yellow pages first? I don’t wanna crane my neck every two minutes just to look at my man’s face!

3. He’ll go the extra mile in the bedroom…

Speaking from experience…shorter men seem to have this thing about them where they’re absolutely bomb in bed. I suspect this has something to do with feeling like they have to make up for the fact their short (they don’t but damn it is appreciated!). They seem enthusiastic and fun and willing to try new things and I love it.

4. Sex standing up is way, way easier.

Yes. No explanation needed really?

5. He can make you look taller and therefore slimmer.

Always a plus.

6. Once he ditches the Napoleon complex, his confidence will rock you.

Nothing is more attractive than a confident man. A man who’s realized he doesn’t need a few extra inches (anywhere…) to make you happy, is a man who is ready to rock your world. He may be funny as hell, talented, whip smart and great in the bedroom and if he knows that and he’s comfortable with who he is, then he has no reason to worry and that confidence will really blow your mind.

Now when it comes to celebrities – I know what you’re going to say. They’re rich; they’re talented, better looking than the average man….etc. but I can’t exactly use examples of men I know in my own life, so just use this as a guide to show you these men have fan girls, so why can’t you?

Usher

Height: 5′ 7″

Not only does he support 15 charities and 18 organizations, so you know he’s a nice guy, he's talented as hell and…just look at him.

Peter Dinklage

Height: 4′ 5″

Dimples. Dimples. Dimples. And he can act. And have you seen his eyes?

Kit Harington

Height: 5′ 8″

Body is Game of Honed. Who would say no to Jon Snow saving us from the White Walkers? He may know nothing but at least he looks good!

Martin Freeman:

Height: 5′ 6″

Much loved British National treasure, Sherlock’s side kick is cute as hell.

Reece Shearsmith:

Height: 5′ 7″

Devastatingly dark and witty, Shearsmith is a gifted comedian for those who aren’t faint of heart.

Who are your favourite shorter celebs? Would you date a shorter guy? Why/Why not? Thanks for reading!

[ChocEyes1]

I'm a short guy myself and never had a problem with it. In fact, it always worked perfectly for me in many ways. I never had a clue some guys were actually insecure about it until I joined GaG.

However, I must say something. I see a lot of people here shaming women who are only attractted to tall guys. Saying they are shallow. It's NOT SHALLOW TO ONLY WANT TALL GUYS. Same way it's not shallow to only want big penis, big boobs, nice body or anything. When it comes to sexual/romantic attraction, there is no such things as being shallow. It's all about preference. No one has the right to be someone's preference.

[NearlyNapping]

"I never had a clue some guys were actually insecure about it until I joined GaG. "

Same here. Guys here are insecure in general about several things. Height, penis size, looks, money. They blame all the things that they can't control, and ignore the things they can control, which is almost certainly the problem.

[manletboy]

How tall are you?

[ChocEyes1]

@NearlyNapping I know and it makes the website kinda frustrating after some time :(

[ChocEyes1]

@manletboy Who, me? I'm 168,5 cm. Which, in feet and inches, is around 5'6''

[manletboy]

How tall are women around you?
How tall are women who dated you?

[ChocEyes1]

@manletboy According to google, the average women in Brazil is 160 cm, which is around 5'2''.
I already "dated" women of different heights, both shorter and taller than me. And they were usually the ones asking me out.

[manletboy]

Even a taller girl asked you out?
Why?

[ChocEyes1]

@manletboy Yes... What you mean "why"? Why they asked me out? I don't know why. I mean, why someone asks another person out? Each one has their motives I guess

[manletboy]

I mean why would a tall woman like a short man.

Have you never been Insecure about your height?

[ChocEyes1]

@manletboy No, because I didn't even know it was something considered unnatractive. Sure, I heard women saying they like tall guys. But it's kinda like when a guy says they like blond girls. Does it make other girls insecure? I doubt it

[manletboy]

Don't you feel effeminate embarrassed standing next to women esp tall woman?

[ChocEyes1]

@manletboy Haha, hell no. I don't even feel effeminate next to 6'5'' men. Why would I?

[manletboy]

You are so cool then
Do you wax everywhere neck to toe?

[ChocEyes1]

@manletboy Are you insecure about your height?

And yes, I do whenever I can lol. Except my arms and legs. I just trim them.

[manletboy]

Obviously I am highly Insecure about it anyway

[ChocEyes1]

@manletboy Do you feel rejected because of your height?

[manletboy]

Obviously dude.

[ChocEyes1]

@manletboy No, but I mean... did you actually get rejected because of your height before?

[manletboy]

NEVER
Never even tried talking to women

[ChocEyes1]

@manletboy So there it is, you were never rejected

[Blonde401]

@manletboy if you've never talked to women they have never rejected you. You've rejected yourself, so it's all on you.

[manletboy]

Yeah I have rejected myself

I am worhtlesss for women

[Blonde401]

@manletboy nah you're worthless for yourself, by your own admission. Don't blame women for that.

[manletboy]

I blame my fate for that

[ChocEyes1]

@manletboy Man, you gotta stop believing those stupid internet forums like "the red pill" and dumb crap like that. Even GaG is not a good influence to be honest. It's just stuff made up by self-pity minds that blame others by their own lack of will and discipline. It's not only uscientific but also in complete disconnection with the real world.

[lucyy422]

I don't want to put a real range on it, but I tend to appreciate a shorter man as well. There is less competition for the most part, and I hate feeling like someone's "kid sister" rather than their equal, so it does help to only have a few inches in separation rather than more than a foot. Plus, shorter men tend to be more handsome in the face. A lot of tall guys are only attractive BECAUSE they are tall, and shorter men do tend to look more handsome.

[manletboy]

What is your height?

[lucyy422]

@manletboy 5'5'', tallest so far has been 6' and shortest 5'7''

[manletboy]

o well , can you like a man who is 5'0?

[NearlyNapping]

I'm 5-6 and it has NEVER been a problem. It has never been a problem getting girls, or for anything else. It was never a problem in sports. It was never a problem doing construction work. It has never been a problem doing anything whatsoever.

When it comes to girls, sure, a lot of girls like taller guys. But that still leaves millions of girls who are just fine with a shorter guy. Guys who blame their height for not getting girls are just making excuses. If a guy is not getting girls, it is NOT the height, it's something else.

[Blonde401]

👏👏👏 this is the best comment I've seen so far! Rock that confidence dude, it's wesome.

[Blonde401]

*awesome

[manletboy]

How tall are the ladies around you? And how tall women have you dated so far?

[NearlyNapping]

@manletboy
As far as I know the women around are average height for Americans. It's possible they are slightly taller than average since there is a high German ancestry around here, and Germans are tall.

All the women I've dated were shorter than me (I think). I would have no problem dating a woman taller than me though. If there was a six foot tall woman I was interested in, I'd date her.

[manletboy]

How come Women were so cool with your short height?
Well would a six feet tall woman be ever interested in a so short man, lo , nawww

[NearlyNapping]

@manletboy
They are OK with my height because they are OK with it. That's what I'm trying to say. Being short will NOT stop you from getting girls. SOME girls would reject me just because of my height. But that's a minority.

There is a difference between a preference and a deal breaker. Probably most girls prefer a taller guy. But I think it would be a deal breaker for only a minority of them.

I have a preference for dark hair. Yet most of the girls I've dated were natural blonds. Having a preference for a certain trait doesn't mean I'm going to reject every girl who doesn't have that trait. Once you get to know someone, preferences go out the window.

You should completely forget about your height. That thought should never enter your mind. That's a defeatist mindset. There WILL be plenty of girls who will be OK with your height.

[manletboy]

How can I forget about my height when it's always there reminding me of its lack!
Everytime I see all men way Taller than me... majority of women are slightly at noticeably taller than me anyway

[NearlyNapping]

@manletboy
The problem is not your height. The problem is all in your head. You should forget about your height, because constantly thinking about it is hurting you.

Start with picking another user name. Why would you even pick that name? Serious question. Why? Do you expect some sort of reaction from people? Are you trying to make a statement? Are you just wallowing in self pity? Or worse, self hatred? Just what do you expect? More importantly, how will that help you in any way?

Don't call yourself a manlet. You are a man. YOU are the one judging yourself as a manlet, not the women, and not other men. If I meet a man and shake his hand, I am meeting another man, which has nothing to do with his height.

[NearlyNapping]

@manletboy

You know the reason why my height was never a problem? Because I never knew it was supposed to be. I went through my early years doing all the things my friends did. I got picked last in basketball, duh! But I was the fastest runner. I could scramble up a tree faster than any of them. My friendships were not based on any of that stuff. My friends were my friends because I liked them and we got along well.

As I entered adulthood it was the same way. I kept my old friends. I made many new friends. Height never entered the equation. If I got along with them, I got along with them, simple as that.

In the 5th grade, at a school skating party, they had the "moonlight skate" when they turned the lights down and boys and girls skated in circles together. A girl asked me if I wanted to skate (yes). I was quite flattered. I think we held hands, but I don't remember for sure. She was a good 4-5 inches taller than me.

[Blonde401]

👏👏👏👏👏 @nearlynappig your responses are bomb. Yes! You tell him!

[NearlyNapping]

@manletboy

My first real date was in the 9th grade. I was probably around 5'-4" then, and 90-95 pounds. She was a good looking cheerleader, like an 8+. I was not good looking. I was not a rich kid. Plus I was very shy. It scared the shit out of me asking her out, but I managed to do it and she said yes.

Several dates and a few loves later, when I was in my mid 20s, is when I first learned that being short was supposed to be a negative. But it was too late, I already knew it wasn't true.

I didn't have a psychological barrier to overcome. But you do. I know for a fact that there are very few things that my height will hold me back on. Getting girls is not one of them. You can wallow in self pity all you want, but it's all in your head. Do NOT tell me otherwise, because I know for an absolute fact that it's not true.

[NearlyNapping]

@manletboy

It's your choice. You can continue wallowing in self pity through your entire life. Or you can decide to go after what you want, the things that just might make you happy. You are still young. You can still overcome your barriers and do something good for yourself. Because if you don't, 20-30 years from now you'll look back and wish you did. You CAN do it, and 20-30 years from now you'll know the truth of that, and look back in regret.

Come on man, snap out of it.

[NearlyNapping]

@Blonde401

I'm just telling the truth. And thanks. :)

[Blonde401]

I know you are but your attitude is just fantastic and I really appreciate seeing your words on this take :)

[NearlyNapping]

Oh, well I have to try to help someone every now and then to make up for the asshole side of me. :P Gotta keep things in balance.

[dissolute_dog]

Haha so true about kisses and hugs in #2! Neither person needs to hurt the neck or the back to show affection. xD I usually find that an embrace feels extra great when the girl is the same height, or only a few inches different from me. :D

I would not date a shorter guy, though, because I'm not attracted to guys. xD

But as for my favorite shorter male actors to see in movies, Michael J. Fox was one of my favorites from an early age, because of things like "Back to the Future" and "Teen Wolf." xD It was cool and inspirational to see a smaller dude being the hero in a movie, saving the day, getting the girl, etc. :P

I'd also add Jackie Chan, who was one of my action heroes growing up. xD I'm not sure how tall he is though; maybe between 5'7" and 5'9"?

[Blonde401]

MJF is awesome :D I think Jackie is 5ft 9? Not 100% on that but he is awesome too. Thanks for reading my take! :)

[dissolute_dog]

Not a problem! ^_^ <3

[ebbyeb]

Amazing MyTake. Literally couldn't agree with this any more than I do. It's SOO true! Shorter guys are completely under-appreciated... @randomprofile lol told ya!!! Here's some more reasons why I don't give a flying f about your height. Every single one applies btw~ and it's not written by me! So others think this too moo -w- just get more confident it's okay.. Luv every inch of ya! ❤️

[Blonde401]

Thanks for reading and for the great comment :D love it!

[ebbyeb]

Haha awe thanks! 😚 This is legit one of my fav mytakes tbh!

[JCPD14]

Great MyTake, but it seems like only WOMEN, not girls, feel this way. Once you get a certain age people realize looks don't matter that much. I just wish girls under 25 thought that way. I can't complain too much though, I think a girl I work with might like me, and she's a couple inches taller (I'm 5'7ish) than me. Makes me feel good lol

[Blonde401]

This is unfortunately true yes. Girls are fickle and don't really know what they want until they grow up and realise being shallow is silly and there's a lot of qualities to men that we do like and enjoy :)

[Princeofanons]

Great take. I think my height being 5'11 is perfect since it's not tall and it's not short either. So... What's the shortest guy you've ever dated? I've actually dated a 6 ft girl before, but of course the relationship didn't really last that long like 2 months only. The shortest is 5'1 or 5'2 since it's kinda rare to find short people here in Germany, at least the part where I live

[Blonde401]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for reading :) I've dated someone who was 5ft 5 once.

[Princeofanons]

That's awesome and how long did that relationship last if you don't mind me asking?

[Blonde401]

Not that long. I was young.

[redeyemindtricks]

"of course" it didn't last that long, he says 😂😂

[Princeofanons]

@redeyemindtricks Got something in your mind? People were really judgmental yeah?

[redeyemindtricks]

My husband (who is within 1/4 to 1/2 inch of yr height) is almost 3 inches shorter than me.
We've been married for over 16 years.

In that time, exactly 0 people have ever so much as given us the slightest funny look -- let alone actually **talk** shit.

They KNOW who is the leader here. And it ain't me.

[Princeofanons]

@redeyemindtricks Ah so you're almost 6'2 then if he's within my height. Could be a location thing also. Did you ever think of that? Not many short people here in Germany, at least not where I live any how in Nuremberg, Germany. I didn't let the height difference bother me, well not really, but it did bother her in the long run. I don't know... everyone is different I guess. Congrats on your 16 years of marriage by the way and I also heard that you make quarter a million a year and living the American dream. Good for you :)

[lord_chilled]

Good take.

I wouldn't know how it feels being short, thats the one area i wad blessed genetically.

As a man, i can't understand why height is even a big deal, i see a lot of men shorter than me, that look a lot better than me (and some of them do get more attention than i would) but some people dont take them very serious. I even know some men that look down on shorter men, whoch i find stupid because why would a guy even care about another guys looks

[Blonde401]

Yep I agree with you! I don't get why it's a big deal either TBH

[lord_chilled]

Exactly..

[BasicFlake]

Nice myTake. I'm tall and there is nothing particularly special about it. It doesn't buy you any particular advantage, despite what people might think. You still have to work like anyone else to get what you want.

[Blonde401]

I like tall guys too! All of the men in my family are tall so I appreciate height. Just fancied doing a take on something that people don't seem to go for. I love short guys but everyone on gag seems to want a tall man!

[Anonymous]

I'm more like on the 5'6" range but people often think I am 5'8"-5'9" because I'm skinny and I have thick hair. You could say I could cheat with my height and get away with it, but I'm always honest unlike other guys who are under the average male height by wearing elevator shoes and such.

[Blonde401]

True but we all have our ways of covering things that we don't like somehow in small ways.

[Solanaceae]

I'm 5'9 1/2, so most guys are shorter than me naturally. I would prefer guys taller than me, though, but purely coz I feel self-conscious about my height and feel like a giant most times.

[Blonde401]

That's understandable :)

[Solanaceae]

Thanks :)

[CHRIS11796]

I'm 5"11 but i know that a lot of guys who are short have to worry about their height because girls place a lot of value on it. There are girls out there however who are fine with dating a short guy. This is a good take and it can help short guys understand that there are girls out there who would be happy to date them no matter their height.

[Maxine_Payne]

I'm 5'2" so 5'8" is still taller than me, though I usually prefer between 5'10" to around 6'1" or 6'2".. not TOO tall, lol
While #2 is true, I know a lot of guys who find it really cute when a girl has to look up/reach up when hugging/kissing.
My guy is 5'10" and I have to be on my tippy toes whenever we hug or kiss, and he loves it when I look up at him like that :)
To each his/her own, I guess ;)

[Blonde401]

Yeah of course lots of guys like that... and this take was not aimed at them. It was aimed at short guys and women who love them. And 6"2 is pretty tall, especially for your height. I mean your free to like what you like and have your preferences but obviously this take wasn't for you :)

[Maxine_Payne]

It wasn't but it's still a good read and a very interesting take :)

[Blonde401]

Thanks for reading :)

[FuzzyDT]

Thank you for putting the effort into this appreciation post. It's one thing to consciously be into short guys but another thing to make a point of it publicly. It was heartwarming to read. You're a hero.

[FuzzyDT]

I love seeing couples comprising of taller women and shorter men.

[Blonde401]

This comment is lovely :D thank you! I'm glad you liked it and thank you for reading!

[Nostalgiasteve]

It's cool to see that life isn't a 0 sum game in every aspect, thanks for this.

[Blonde401]

Thanks for reading! :)

[vishna]

The standing sex is bomb with someone around your height. :> shower sex is great too

[Blonde401]

Yes! 😍 Very true

[red324]

Being 5'4'' I think you might just be the only one who's realized how convenient it is the to date a short guy :) Thank you. Especially the conveniences of being the same height in the bedroom :P

[Blonde401]

Thank you for reading :) I'm glad you enjoyed it! And hells yeah!

[red324]

Spread the word please? :) Us short guys need all the help we can get. haha

[Blonde401]

That's where I hope things like this take help :)

[red324]

Good point. haha. I guess you are spreading the word :)

[red324]

This reminds me, I joined a dating site a while back and I even had a few girls ask if I was really 5' 4''. They completely wrote me off after that.

[Nadzzz]

With that bomb face, I'd bang Kit Harington even if he was a midget lmfao

[Blonde401]

I know, he's cute af 😏

[QuarterNote]

I'm about 5'3" and don't seem to be growing much more... so, thank you for this post! Everyone from my friends to family say the the guy MUST be taller than the girl, and I'm sitting there like 😥

[AlwaysBelieving]

Thank you for writing this. I"m 5'4" and I would go up to 5'8" as I want to be able to kiss her when I get the feeling to.

[Blonde401]

Thanks for reading :) and you're welcome! I'm sure there are other ladies who feel the same as I do.

[AlwaysBelieving]

Woot woot. May I ask what prompted this mytake?

www.girlsaskguys.com/.../a32799-what-i-think-most-women-want-from-a-guy

[Blonde401]

I don't know just felt like it I guess.

[Anonymous]

Just 10 minutes ago, I had a painter come over to give me an estimate on my house. He was 6'3", muscular, with tattoos.

All my female neighbors were looking at him when he was outside.

I'm 5'7". They don't look at me that way.

[Blonde401]

I'm sorry. It's the same as men don't pay me attention because I'm not a Victoria's Secret model I guess. Just average.

[Opinion Owner]

Yet I'm sure if you put your picture on any of the following sites...

POF, Tinder, Blendr, Fling. com, or even went to a bar...

You'd be flooded with offers.

[Blonde401]

I work in a bar. I never get hit on. And I hated online dating. Any girl gets flooded with offers on those sites though.

[Opinion Owner]

Why don't you get hit on?

[Blonde401]

I don't know. Must be ugly I guess.

[legalboxers]

love the mytake, but Im short. and I wish more people thought like that

[Blonde401]

Glad you loved it! Thanks for reading! I don't think I'm alone :)

[legalboxers]

on the other side of the pond they are...

[Blonde401]

I'm sorry :(