Do guys feel intimidated by tall and athletic women?

Question

I have been tall all my life and I've always just wondered about how guys may feel if women are taller than them. I'm currently just shy of being 6 feet tall and I'm Asian. Haha, not sure if that would be a dealbreaker for dating and relationships.

I lift pretty heavy weights at the gym - 160kg for deadlifts and 120kg for squats. I run full marathons and enjoy a good long run a couple of times a week. I'm in love with sports and everything that gets my heart pumping. Some of my guy friends have told me that it would be hard to find a guy to match up to my passion for sports and fitness. But I feel that I shouldn't have to compromise on what I love just to be in a relationship. Any thoughts?

mobligator · Accepted Answer

I would be very turned on sexually by a tall and strong female but if she could out lift more than me in weightlifting It would make me feel emasculated. Your deadlift is very heavy for most females, 352 lbs and the most I've done was 410 lbs but my best full squat was 400lbs and a 700lb quarter squat. There are women who can lift more than me now and that makes me feel emasculated almost as much as if a female would beat me in wrestling. But sexually it is a turn on to see strong women and I'd love to have sex with a very strong woman. However I'd feel a bit out of place to go out in public with a woman who was a couple inches taller than me.

D_Bone_Steak · Accepted Answer

Don't compromise just to be in a relationship. I match your weight lifting with one arm... but you'd kill me with that weight on my legs if it's over 12 reps. I'm not even 5'10"...

Point is you shouldn't have to compromise anything you are clearly capable of or simply do well just for a relationship. We like what we like because we do, it's biology, natural selection, and such... the importance of having a relationship is secondary in my opinion.

Or... do what many people do... settle for less and cheat when more shows up. Again... natural selection. We are not special.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I wasn't gonna leave an opinion as you already had a lot off opinions but Gag keeps having this show at the top off my page everytime Nah I dount they would be

Tulips11 · Accepted Answer

Good for you for maintaining your physique. And men don't feel intimidated if you don't make them feel like less than.

ChiTown33 · Answer

You're tall, Asian, now just tell me you're a redhead and i've found my dream woman. Lol
No woman intimidates me. And since i'm 6'5" a woman has to be pretty tall to be taller than me. But while i enjoy sports like basketball i wouldn't classify myself as "athletic" and any woman that does probably isn't a match for me.

I don't think you have to change who you are but you might have to understand a guy who shares your level of passion might be a rare match. Then again i don't hang out wirh gym rats so what do i know.

JMuhammad · Answer

I prefer an athletic woman (as long as she is also high intelligence and pious) but one who is actually really in shape. I saw the CU volleyball team in downtown Dumbver for Taste of Colorado and I thought, they are not fat but they are also not in optimal athletic condition. I didn't find them attractive for that reason. A runner I sometimes see in another part of town is in the best athletic shape I have ever seen a woman in. I find her very attractive and have wished she would adopt me (homeless man) but so far we have never spoken and I avoided her last time I saw her. I don't care about height even though I'm short. Who is old enough here to remember Susan Anton + Dudley Moore match up?

Sonorous · Answer

If I were to be intimidated by a girl, it wouldn't be for her height. It would likely be her intelligence or muscle mass, etc... But just because someone intimidates me, it doesn't often influence my attraction towards them. Something has to be physically unappealing for that to happen. Though muscle mass would, height wouldn't fall under that category. But if she was just in shape and had a bit of muscle mass, I wouldn't mind.

slatyb · Answer

Don't compromise what you love. There are plenty of guys who are athletic who would love to meet a woman like you. I'm surprised you aren't getting massively hit on when you go to events. Take every opportunity to talk to people and make connections. If you see an attractive guy go say "have a good race?" or whatever.

humanearth · Answer

Nope before I got married I dated a girl that was a inch taller than me. I'm over 6 foot and you know what I loved it. I could look her in the eyes without bending over.

Bedroom stuff was great to. We did stuff where a tall and a short person could not do as easy.

We could trade clothes we about the same size.

I found being with her and her height a pleasure. I like her height so much. That it was like having a fetish.

So yeah. I love tall girls

KacchanExplosion · Answer

Never give up what you love if its benefitting you. I would never feel intimidated by any kind of woman. But I do prefer women shorter then me but it doesn't have to be that way. And athletic, that sounds fun because I train myself all the time. You sound like an ideal woman. You would've been greatly appreciated over here 😁👍

JackofSpades · Answer

You sound like a badass to me.
You might intimate a lot of guys, but I feel like any man worth having would rise up to the challenge rather than shy away from a woman they're intimidated by.

I'm curious are you deadlifting 250 for reps or is it a PR.

Pete671 · Answer

I feel intimidated and turned on at the same time, any guy would be so lucky to be with a woman who takes care of herself like you do,,,
Ignore your guy friend's comments, they are maybe just lacking the confidence to be with a strong woman, true friends wouldn't put you down like that anyway,,,

JKingOff · Answer

I don't care about her hight as long as she doesn't care about mine. I'm only 5'6" but I have a lot of charisma, confidence, and physical and inner strength. I'm a grower not a shower. The longer I fuck the bigger it get. I range from and average of 6" to 9" and managed to get it up to 13" once but that was only after fucking for most of the day ~13 hours. Obviously with breaks every 3-5 hours or so. It was a good day. 👍

Arlyss · Answer

There are definitely guys out their for you. And if you don't mind a guy being shorter than you I'm sure you have a wide pool of potential applicants.
Who doesn't love it when their partner takes care of themselves. I feel like plenty of athletic men would love a partner who shared their passion and hobbies.
And the ones who are insecure because of you are probably not the ones you want to date.

NicoD · Answer

Not me u look at them as a special breed given talents and abilities most normal women don't possess. And then there's the pretzel effect. Given the opportunity to have a wonder woman type after you finish fuckin her ass so good and twisting her ass up so good by time you're done boom PRETZEL.

Anonymous · Answer

It's usually the woman that has the problem (ie most women say they want guys their height or taller).

For me personally, while I have a preference for shorter women, that's all it is. Meaning it's never a "deal breaker". So much more to a person.

Do_More_Good · Answer

I think it's pretty cool!

I'm into sports,

(well I am not too much into playing organized team sports that much)

but I like to research, watch, wear hats, and design sports team logo and theme related stuff!

I'd cheer the girl along like if she was michael jordan winning the nba finals!

Anonymous · Answer

What you considering as even small possibly to stop sports for relationship?

Did you hit your head hard?

Yes, you will have problems finding guy who likes ~6 foot Asian girl, that like sports a lot.

Do not even think stopping sports for it, just search in other places then you do now, where people who like this type of girl hang out... Or when you become famous people will start getting in line to get in relationship with you...

MattyIceBox · Answer

I'm about your height and I'm not sure the most I've ever squatted or deadlifted. But no, I wouldn't be emasculated if you lift more than I do, and the fact that you're a tall woman. Everyone is different, has different strengths and capabilities. Sex doesn't always have to do with it. I would not turn down a relationship with you. I would consider your strengths as a training tool for me that you could help me get to your level of fitness. :-)

GuidoThePizzaMaker · Answer

No, not at all. I am not the most athletic guy and I am 6ft tall. I prefer to read, write, cook, and draw. We all have our passions and talents. Hers just happen to be traditionally masculine.

bruhimboredbruh · Answer

It deppends if she's ugly or. not because there are some tall women who have weird body figures and personalitys abd there are hot tall girls which i very much like even though im not that tall so its the same

Oliver1998 · Answer

I personally think the hight difference stuff such as "girls should be shorter than boys" an other dumb stuff like that is dumb because what does hight actually matter in the big scheme of things

charlie_all_night · Answer

Some may... Its attractive to me. Be great to be eye level with a lady especially a partner.. Sucks to bend. Down to get affection.. I've met men that are rude an nasty to other men that tower over them... Inferior complex..

ADFSDF1996 · Answer

Amazons don’t intimidate me, I just prefer petite women. I don’t have anything against Amazons, they just aren’t my cup of tea.

OlegZero6 · Answer

HAHAHAHAHA no no we don't afraid of course. actually if i were have a relationship with you , i could be so happy

Truthatanycost · Answer

No, I just find shorter women more attractive in general.

Tony1Kanobi · Answer

I'm 6foot so I'm shock to meet anyone taller then me. Ladies especially. I think most guys love it. I don't mind I'm just not used to it so I'm a bit taken back.

genericname85 · Answer

man if i got paid for every time i read a girl assuming men get intimidated... xD no they don't except you are litterally hulk and about to fuck him up.

Anonymous · Answer

Not really, in fact, I prefer sporty girls, even if they are taller than me, it's a big turn on, I actually fantasize about being dominated by a girl like that.

wankiam · Answer

im not intimidated at all by taller women personally but i guess some guys are

HeavenSentInstrument · Answer

I dunno if intimidated is the right word, but I dont want to be shorter than she is. Thats a dealbreaker.

lightbulb27 · Answer

generally not, but it's more personality than physical stature.

talloak · Answer

Not me but I’m much taller than that so I don’t think it counts

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Not at all!! Send `em all over!! I doubt they're gonna be as tall as me!! I'd LOVE to have a girl I don't have to bend over to kiss!

lucas262 · Answer

Not really, i kinda like my women taller than me, and her being athletic just makes me want to up my game and maybe get into what ever she is doing opens up lot of opportunites to have fun.

Liam_Hayden · Answer

Not me. I dated a beach volleyball player. She was almost 3" taller than I am, and I'm 6'2. I have also dated a ballet dancer. You want to talk about pound for pound strength, that girl was it.

DDpsy · Answer

Your use of the magic buzzword " intimidated'' tells me that there is definitely something else that keeps guys the fuck away from you other than your height and how much you deadlift.

bimmy5000 · Answer

I do, but that's cause I'm not near as athletic as they are.

shephardjhon · Answer

you shouldn't compromise but you may intimidate men and you have to be more forward. Your compromise is in the approach, not the guy.

thatnicksuitsme · Answer

As a 6’2 I don’t get intimidated by women but i find it being unattractive to be too athletic or tall for a women. Because i find it muscular and it doesn’t fit women in my opinion.

jmorris86 · Answer

I've never been a relationship with a women taller but I'm 6'1" so that's hard to find in a women. I dont think it would be a deal breaker for me though. My brother is 5'9" and his wife is almost 6ft and he's never complained about it once.

KindnessIsKing · Answer

that actually is cool that you are (hopefuly)
passionate about athletics!

I would think how awesome that person is

and congrats and good luck to all
athletes out there!

you can do it!!!

go you go you!

y-o-u!!!

Passinggas · Answer

If I say that I am "intimidated", would that make you feel good?

Fromdusktilldawn · Answer

Well thats easy, since I'm not very tallmany girls are taller than me. Yea tall athletic girls seem out of my league for me

Anonymous · Answer

I like girls like that. I went to a volleyball game to take some yearbook pictures, and most of the girls were tall, and I thought all of them had their own cute quality, even the ones that weren’t that tall.

13IsALuckyNumber · Answer

Nope, I’m cool with that. I’m pretty tall myself. Athletic on the other hand... it doesn’t bother me, but I’m not very athletic.

JakeMist86 · Answer

Nah, they are good with me. I am also athletic and tall, it would be great to have a girl that was up for an active lifestyle!

adolescentswede · Answer

I do not think i would but i can understand some of the fears

Bman4907 · Answer

As long as you don't pet me on the head like a dog, we'd be fine

AynonOMouse · Answer

I like girls to be sporty and wear some of those athletic clothes.

PrettyRegular · Answer

I'm 6'5, so your height would be a good thing. Also it's good to be athletic. I certainly wouldn't pick a fight against you. 😂

Mamamialetmego · Answer

I don't but i wouldn't want that kind of girlfriend because even i'm 6'1 i prefer short, smal type of girls.

CuriousMufuxka · Answer

I can't really speak for other guys, but I find tall women to be rather attractive. Not on the athletic side though.

Anonymous · Answer

Don't worry, lots of guys love tall and athletic girls, most men secretly like to be dominated.

Tiger288 · Answer

Nope I'm not intimidating by tall women at all. I'm 6'2 I don't mind to date tall women so we could intimidating people like don't mess with us lol

Daniel3035 · Answer

Not really. I've never met a woman i've been intimidated by?

AD240pCharlie · Answer

I'm not intimidated by them, but I don't find those traits attractive.

Dchrls78104 · Answer

Maybe not. If your whole life is sport, you might not have time for someone like me in it.

Shamalien · Answer

U dont need to compromise, there are tons of guys taller than 6 feet im one of em

Nobody_95 · Answer

I'm 6'5 and athletic myself, so not in the slightest. If she's tall, I don't have to bend over to kiss her. 🤣

UI_Vegeta01 · Answer

These anon's with their "does she intimidate you?" questions never fails to make me laugh. No one intimidates me.

Djaay · Answer

Never... although merely most of them I'm completely disinterested.

utterlyconfusedXD · Answer

no i just find small girls more attractive. the tallest girl I've ever liked was 5'5

ConfusedGuy96 · Answer

Not really, specially since they're usually unattractive.

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