Does height stop being an issue as long as the guy is taller than the girl?

[Anonymous]

I am 5'6 male and am taller than most girls. In fact in my country girls are usually 5'2 - 5'5. Anything above that is actually tall for girl here. So wonder if that makes height less of an issue for me. :)

[MCheetah]

Ha ha ha ha ha! No... I am not quite as short as you. But even with five extra inches (not that it means anything), I am still told I am too short for women ALL THE TIME. Or at least, I used to be, before I quit the dating world. There's nothing I can do about my height, and women aren't accepting of it. I can't tell you how many times I've heard some variation of "I'd date you if you were taller" or "I like you as a friend, but I only date taller men."

In my country, girls are usually 5'4" to 5'7". Although it's not rare to see tall girls; 5'9" and over. Rare heights for girls don't start until at least 6'0" and up. Guys in my home country are often 6'0" and above too. Anything less than six feet means the woman is NOT attracted in you. However, if you have money, she'd be willing to "tolerate" a shorter guy.

I do admit, in rare moments, I do get depressed at having to spend my future alone. But I can't do anything about how women think and what they want. And I remind myself it's better to be alone than it is to be with someone who doesn't love you, or is just using you for money/attention/etc, because you're too short for her liking or otherwise. People SUCK, and that will always remain true. That's why you should never rely on another person for happiness, anyway.

Being short sucks in society. However, I think there's merit in the fact that those who go through the most hardship develop the most character. Meaning at the very least, us short guys under six feet are probably at least more interesting to talk to than the tall guys.

[SHREYASH007]

which country are you from, whenever there is a height question you get triggered , are you unhappy about your height?

[MCheetah]

@SHREYASH007
Yes I am extremely unhappy with it because I had something called Precocious Puberty, which meant I've been the same exact height since age ten and lost all my friends in high school because they all saw me as a child and "beneath" them. I had severe depression because of it between 18 and 22, and for a time, I was almost suicidal. I also had a lot of career and relationship dreams I had to give up because of it. I almost got married once in 2012, but besides that, my entire twenties were basically shit. I'm pretty much "all cried out" now and only in my thirties, have reached the "acceptance" stage of grief where I realized most human beings are superficial and shitty and the only one who can bring you happiness is yourself.

[SHREYASH007]

what is your height?

[randomusername321]

5'4-5'5 is pretty much the average in most places for women , leaving aside a few European countries where it can be 5'6-5'7. But coming to your question, it's subjective. I know a girl who's 5'2 who wouldn't date men that are taller than 5'11 because they're too tall. She like most girls, want taller men but not too tall. Then there will girls that wouldn't also mind overly tall men (relative to them), or maybe only confine themselves to them. There will also be women that wouldn't mind shorter men like the one that commented before me, and there will be women who wouldn't care about your height because you're excellent otherwise. Generally, taller women tend to care less about height compared to the shorter one. But I might be wrong here. Everyone can have a subjective opinion on your, mine, theirs and everyone else's height.

[kannettava]

I don't find height to be an issue, even if the guy is shorter than me. I don't really care, since to me it has no effect on their attractiveness.

[nodnol32]

Very well said. My girlfriend is taller than me and we're happy together.

[MCheetah]

@kannettava
How tall are you and would you date a guy 6-12 inches shorter than you?

[kannettava]

I'm 155 cm, I don't know exactly how much 12 inches is, but I don't think I'd meet an adult who is that much shorter than me. 6 inches possibly, if it's like 12 cm or whatever.

[nodnol32]

12 inches is about 30cm.

[MCheetah]

155 cm is 5'1", which means you're really short.
12 inches less would be 30 cm less.
But six inches less than you would be about 140 cm tall.

[nodnol32]

Your conversions are good sir.

[bullforcucks]

Not really. Usually under 5ft9 is an issue for men no matter the height of the girl.

[Anonymous]

For me its the oppositte. As long as she's taller than me. Im happy.

[Shynana]

I don't really mind shorter guys.

[SHREYASH007]

mind matlab tum respect nahi karti ho yaa short hai to bhi ok hai tumhare liye?

[sheikalana]

Yes.