Do girls actually have height requirements?

Question

Like when you read forums and memes it seems that short guys are some sort of disease. I've lost count on how many posts I have read where a girl (if it is a girl) states she only dates guys that are at least 6ft tall. And I've seen memes of girls posting thinks like

"when he's height starts with 5"
"what do you call a guy under 6'2 - a friend"

Is this kind of thinking really representative of real life? Do girls actually think in terms of height and put strict requirements on guys?

ebbyeb · Accepted Answer

That's only true for a very small number of people from what I've seen! I know that it's not true for me or anybody that I know, that's all for sure! For me, there's no problem with height or anything. However, I guess for example, if there were identical twins and one was 5ft and one was 6ft, the 6ft one would be the more popular choice. But in the end of the guy is actually 5ft and a great guy, it wouldn't matter too much. And the girls who only are attracted to height and that's all are pretty low to only be attracted to people because of height. Yes, it can be a feature that you find specifically attractive, but if you only want to date someone just because they're tall, that doesn't fly with me. You should date someone for who they are not what they are! So if you find that height truly bothers someone, just know that any sort of deep relationship wouldn't have been possible to begin with! So don't feel bad about your height! :)

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I like guys taller than myself which isn't particularly hard. Though I was friends with a rather attractive male dwarf we didn't think of each other that way. But I'm also attracted to darker skin, hair, and eyes. I think though that is a result of where I grew up and the friends I had. I knew plenty of people that fell into that category but most I only thought of as a friend. Also I was cautious given my physiology was different. Though I've been with more males than females I've been with some of them too and same sort of thing. Though I admit bigger breasts on women aren't bad and smaller ones on men unless they got a little bigger from working out. I used to be a major jock in sports both before and after surgery which meant I competed as a boy and as a girl and the country I was in did have a nurse verify it.

Rosehrs · Accepted Answer

It's not really a requirement but rather a preference, women like to feel feminine. By having a boyfriend or husband that is larger, taller, and stronger lust for you it makes you feel sexy and confident. Some women are tall and feel uncomfortable with shorter men, some women are short and don't really care, and some women just enjoy the feeling of a dominant male role.

BuchitaBuchys · Accepted Answer

Haha no. This is just something those forums exaggerate on.

I've seen so many negative posts and memes by men about dark skin women. Fat women, flat chested women, etc.
Yet I see all those types of women still dating. And I see short men in relationships, go figure.

I personally dont mind height as long as he isn't shorter than me.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

The ideal height woman want in men is 6'2". However, women are willing to settle for men over 6'0" which is about 18% of male populace.

If we compare a man's height to a woman age. Add 5 years starting from age 20 to a woman's age and subtract 2 from a male's height to consider the relation.

6'2"=20years old
6'0"=25 years old
5'10 = 30 year old
5''8=35 year old

So to women. Settling for a guy who is say 5'8 is equivalent to a guy getting a girl who is age 35. Not ideal partner you would want in a mate but many people have to settle eventually or end up alone.

America1st · Accepted Answer

Some women do that because they are tall. Some want a man that will still be taller than she when she wears heels. Some short women just love having a big man that can envelop her in his arms. I'm 6'2" and have been with women from 5' to 6'1". I don't mind if a woman is taller than me in heels. If I was looking, I'd have no problem with a woman who was taller than 6'2". For many men who are rather macho, a taller woman may threaten his manhood and he won't go there. The main point being that woman and men have varied preferences. Ignore the stupid jokes.

ElissaDido · Answer

I'm 5'6" and most guys are taller than me, as long as he's taller I'm good. But my preference is 5'9" and up.

RJGraveyTrain · Answer

I don't personally. If people ask my preference I can shoot a number, but it's not a strict, concrete guideline. Just don't prefer dudes that are my height or shorter.

Hopefuldreamer8 · Answer

People do have standards but the girls who write that stuff aren't worth your time. It's one thing to have a preference. It's completely different when you feel the need to insult someone who doesn't live up to your standards. I would think that people like that have an overall bad attitude. Girls like that usually have high expectations in everything. They're the type that would find fault in anything you do.

As for me, I'm 5'4 and the guy I'm interested in right now is about my height. I doubt he'll ever like me though because I'm ugly.

Ayeaye4real · Answer

I don't think it really matters. I had a friend who dated a guy 7 inches shorter than her. Its about the attraction she feels for her.
But there is this norm where girls are "instantly attracted" to guys who are taller than her. Its a psychological thing about feeling like guys who are taller than her are more masculine.
Bottom line, if a girl actually likes you, she would not consider height a requirement. Honestly, there are more important things than height. Loyalty, commitment. And how compatible you are for one another?

beachflamingo · Answer

I don't know about other girls, but height does not bother me. I never really thought it was a thing until I read about it on GAG. You could be shorter, taller, or the same height as me. If I find you're face attractive and personality attractive, then you are practically perfect 👌🏻

WhateversCheapest · Answer

Of course. in many ways girls are just as superficial as guys. Height is one of them.

"I need a guy who is taller then me in my 10 inch heels. I'm only 5'8"

I'm 5'10 and I'm sure many women consider that too short.

I think women want a guy who is taller then them.

To be fair a lot of guys feel insecure dating taller women. So both genders have a height requirement. I personally wouldn't want to date a woman who was taller. I would, but I would rather same height or shorter.

Point is-both men and women are a little superficial. Just being realistic here.

JohnDoe3000 · Answer

Oh yes, it's definitely a thing. Sometimes it's just a relative difference ("he has to be two inches taller than me"), which I guess fits with men's preference for women shorter than them. Sometimes though women have an absolute limit, even if they're small themselves (they want the bragging rights).

What I don't get is how women often say tall men make them feel small and protected: most of those 6'2" and up guys look like they could be snapped in two by a gush of wind.

P. S. I'm 6' so I'm not an angry short guy, I'm just curious about the whole thing.

SweedyPie · Answer

For the love of jellybeans if I see ANOTHER height obsessed question I might lose it!! The height doesn't matter the personality does, c'mon shorter guys of gag PLEASE get some self confidence!!! We love you as you are if your personality is loveable. *rant over.

Sorry asker, I just had to (no offence).

LindsayRB91rds · Answer

I wouldn't look at a roomful of eligible men and automatically pick a guy who's shorter than me. If I knew you and we became romantic then it's not a problem. While there's no specific height requirement I do prefer them taller then me. My husband is 6'3".

menina · Answer

Well, I prefer guys who are tall or at the least taller than me. I wouldn't be okay with dating a guy who is my height, and finding one who's shorter than me, is almost impossible.
So, maybe I do have a requirement.
However, I don't know if this is representative of real life. I can't speak for all the girls, only about myself.

bente2 · Answer

I do. I don't date anyone smaller than me, or the same size. However, I'm only 5'2/5'3 so.. It doesn't matter if he's six feet or just 5'8, he's just got to be taller than 5'4.

I do not understand why shoet girls need their men to be taller than six feet though, they are often bitchy..

cth96190 · Answer

Women can set whatever selection criteria they want. That is their right.
It is also the right of men who are of average, or less than average, height to reject those women a few years later, after the women have hit the wall and the power dynamic shifts to give men the upper hand.

posted · Answer

A lot of people are full of shit on the internet.
"what do you call a guy under 6'2 - a friend" is obviously a joke. Not many guys here are above 5'11. I'm sure if prince long shlong and handsome came by (who might be 2 inches taller), they'd pounce on him.

beautifulblacswan · Answer

oh nooooo. im 5'11" and like guys who I find attractive and do not care about height... for example musical genius Prince (R. I. P.) he was 5'2" Or 5'3" .. I'm not sure which one.. and i find him very attractive that i forget how short he is (I don't care how short he is lol) .. but with me.. some shorter guys don't want a taller girl.. some don't mind a tall girl.. just like some women don't want a shorter guy.. some don't mind a shorter guy.. ignore ridiculous memes.. ignorant and immature people are making these dumb memes I've seen a meme that considers women my height or taller to be men which is ridiculous and stupid because height doesn't change your gender.. don't worry ☺

Mesonfielde · Answer

Ah, while it makes sense to date in a 4" range up and down, the height queens under 5" who only date guys above 6" are the worst kind of women on the planet. But then again, it's best that they filter themselves out with their materialistic vanity altogether.

Most reasonable females don't have such arbitrary rules. They either find you attractive or they don't, they don't walk around with a goddamn tape measure.

brain5000 · Answer

The authoritative poll has been taken and the results are as expected: *_RELATIVE_* height is the important thing the majority of the time:

Girlinlife · Answer

Sometimes, depending on the person it can be an issue. I find guys who are short and insecure about their height-are much harder to date than guys who are short and accept it. I'm currently seeing someone who is a good chunk shorter than me and at first; I was not for it. As we have went on, it's one of the last things that bother me.

in the shower or in bed, him being a little shorter gives him different positions and makes some easier. Over all, it's really all about the guy.. and how he feels about his height.

xXiTacoXx · Answer

As long as he's 4'11" or taller I don't really care. I'll even go down as far as 4'10", but any shorter than that and I'll feel like a pedo. I'm 5'1" so there isn't too bad of a height difference between 4'11" and my height, but even I have my limits.

SalmonBear · Answer

Some probably do, since they might only be attracted to taller men.

My first boyfriend was shorter then me and that was fine, I had no problem with it. It depends on whether you like him enough or not. I personally don't care about height, if I like a person, I will like the whole package, it does not matter to me, if he is taller or not.

alexwood4real · Answer

let's say a girl is 5'5" and she has the option between a guy who is 5'8" and good looking and another who's 6'2 and is alright looking, they'll choose the taller guy because they feel that it's more protection for them. that's not always the case tho. I think a girl will get with a guy who is at least an inch under or exactly their height. it is rare for a girl to get with a guy that is way shorter than her because it looks bad. I'm 5'5" in high school so I've been studying this for a while

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