Why is it so important for the guy to be taller than the girl?

Kirah
This is a question that has been lingering in my mind for a while.

How come so many people are obsessed with the man being taller than the woman in a relationship? Some people even go as far as to make fun of tall women and short men, and often they outright refuse to date these people. I just don't understand.

Why is it so important for the guy to be taller than the girl?
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I've been hearing "protection" a lot, but is this true? And if this is true, why is protection so important?

As @Mesonfielde pointed out, why don't you take self-defense classes or carry pepper spray?

And how come a taller man makes you feel protected? After all, tall does not automatically mean strong. I'm genuinely curious.
Why is it so important for the guy to be taller than the girl?
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