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There are women that are vocal about only wanting tall men. So let's settle this dispute here. Show the men of GAG what really matters with your choice and answers.
My ex had a preference for tall guys (at least 6 feet or above) and when we started dating as young teens, she'd complain how short I was (as I was always a short kid at 5'3 until I properly received my growth spurt until after I crossed 16) when compared to other guys. I'd always tell her that I'll grow taller in a few years as we were both still growing and it technically isn't MY fault that I'm a late bloomer.
Fast forward 5 years later, I stopped growing at the age of 5'10. She wasn't too happy about that, but would never say it to my face (she herself wasn't taller than 5'3 herself jbtw and while we stood side by side, she'd be barely taller than my shoulders in comparison). Her ultimate reason to dump me was, you guessed it; me being not tall enough. Which is insane, so yes.
That being said, I've known quite a lot of other women and young girls over the years and so far, none of them have told me height matters as much to them as it did for my ex, who I guess was a crazy exception. In fact, if and when the topic of heights DOES come up, literally all of them have told me they think my height is perfect as I'm not insanely tall but definitely not in the short category either. They do, however, say that they like it if he's at least slightly taller than them, but what matters more is how the guy is as a person above everything else.
Number one dating app profile for a woman states: I want a man to be strong both physically and mentally because that's what makes me feel safe and protected. A man who is honest and who has integrity, a good career and is marriage minded. Oh and if you aren't over 6 feet then forget it.
So height is the number one important factor no matter who you are or what you have.
@mcheetah I don’t use it as an excuse though for me or my clients.
No not for me, im short but would date a guy even shorter than me
@Monalisa77 That's awesome good for you.
Yes he has to be taller than me. I’m 5’2 or something close, I don’t think that’s necessarily a big ask.
I think any woman should be able to want a taller man without being judged, at the end of the day it’s a masculine trait. It is expected because that’s the norm. Men are taller, women are shorter. Yes there are women that prefer taller men (and yes they are out there, I’ve heard a few tall women say that) and there will be shorter guys that want taller women (again those exist too). But for the majority, it’s not and that’s OK. Stop complaining.
This isn’t directed at the Asker but mostly the incels on GAG that love to complain and be offended over women
I don't agree that it's ok. No one should be categorically marginalized just for their height. It's not about forcing people either, but even a little awareness about this issue could go a long way.
@wowop99266 they aren’t marginalised. Stop using flashy words where they don’t fit lol. You’re not entitled to being attractive to someone.
Being marginalised means your being discriminated against due to your gender, race, physical ability etc.
Tell me you’re white without telling me your white lol
So in your opinion short men suffer from no double standards and short men are treated equal to tall men, that's what you're saying?
@wowop99266 learn the definition of the word “marginalised”. That’s what I’m saying. Short are not marginalised and the fact that you said that is both sad yet pathetic.
Everyone suffers from double standards in some way. By your definition fat people are also marginalised, people who are not objectively beautiful are marginalised, people with red hair are marginalised. They’re not, but if we all saw the world how you see it everyone is a victim. I guess educate yourself instead of saying dumb things
And hundreds of thousands of women that jointly echo that they wouldn't like a short partner, that's just their requirement in your opinion.
@wowop99266 unless you’re willing to date someone you’re not physically attracted to, just get over it. You’re just a hypocrite
How am I a hypocrite?
Man, what's with dudes and the height question on gag? Lol if ain't dick size or something about feminism.. it's bloody height 😅 😂 bro, fellas listen, there are going to be chick's who like or want tall men okay, if she's not checking for you then brush her off and find someone else. There are girls who will like you and find you attractive, my have cousin who's short and he's married. My father was 5'4 and pulled my 5'7 mother. You can make it happen guys.
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I don't think they care that much about the men of GAG. I WISH they would hit the survey though !!
There's two types of straight women in the world: Those who will tell the truth, and those who'll vote option B.
I've lost count of how many times I've been rejected for being 180 cm; the size of a Dutch teenage girl. Probably at least 400 times. But life is unfair and being told you will literally never find love or anyone to appreciate you as a person because you're too short/genetically inferior, isn't the worst thing in the world, I guess. It just feels like it the first time.
So I now know better when women say "height doesn't matter." It's a croc of sh*t, cause most women on Earth refuse to date men shorter than them, unless MAYBE the women are over six feet tall themselves and even then, it's a hard "maybe."
Dude... you're 5'11"... which is above average height for men. If you are being rejected it's not because you are too short, it's because of something else. If what you were saying were even true we wouldn't see men under 6ft in relationship or married at all even though the majority of men who are married and in relationships are under 6ft tall.
I'm 5'1 .. I wouldn't date a guy shorter than me. The shortest guy I would date is 5ft 8in
@Subarugirl
You really don't know my life, how cruely most women treat guys, or how much shit I've been through from being told I was never "good enough" due to being born with physical shortcomings I had control over. So I'd suggest you not comment on things you know nothing about, because the shit, rejection, and heartache I went through in my 20s is very much real, regardless of what one person on the internet doesn't believe.
I’m not questioning that you had a rough time I. Your 20s but 5ft 11in is not short. Though you obsess over it like being a over average height in your case is like some kind of disease…
Have you ever entertained the though that maybe it has nothing to do with your height? Maybe it’s something else?
@Subarugirl
Women don't want mediocrity and uselessness and have told me as such, directly. Considering I've known abusive men and rapists who had women fawning over them for being 6'5"+, and considering other men my size simp and beg women to be with them and have to grovel and beg for a chance to spend all his money on any random unfaithful woman, I have considered other options.
I'm not saying my situation applies to all men. But it certainly applies to me.
And since when is a over average mediocre?
I’ve none know shitty ass women, who were just after money and clout have tons of men fawned over her just because they though they were gonna get laid….
Men your height absolutely do not have to and if you do… there it has something to with other than your height
@Subarugirl For once I agree with you.
Many people will have many takes on this one. But the bottom line is, yes. Height does matter even when they day it doesn't. It's just like weight, no one wants to be called fat phobic so we say weight does not matter but the truth is when you meet a fat girl you'll find an excuse to say "no thanks" well they do it too.
It doesn't to me, im short and could work around dating a really tall guy
No i wouldn't it would make my life easier lol my crush isn't much taller than me
My aunt and uncle r both tiny, look at the krankies
Yes but you wouldn't date your aunt and uncle. The question was specific, I'm not saying you have a problem with shorter people I'm saying that when looking for a partner, women gravitate towards taller men because it gives a semblance of security, you might not know you do it it's a little more instinctive than conscious.
You said your boyfriend is taller than you, he may not be an NBA player but still you feel safer with him being as tall as he is, the question is have you ever dated someone shorter than you
Thats not what i clearly meant ew im saying ahort people do date other short people
I really dont care, and im picky. I don't want to stand on my tiptoes to have to reach them
That's perfectly fine. The exception does not make the rule, you're not the only one who thinks like that but you're definitely a minority, most girls want taller guys It's a common thing you can ask anyone. Still I respect that you have a different view, even if I'm tall myself 😅
Is this y my crush is single?
I wouldn't rule out tall guys, you could always lift me up😑
Even though he's the hottest guy I've ever seen, he's not particularly short but not overly tall
Think of it as a rating. If he's good looking that's a + if he's tall that's a + if he's charming that's a + if he's rich even that's a +
So if he's not tall but is still good on many of the other things then he would he attractive yeah, height isn't the single most important thing but it's important
All women could work around dating a really tall guy, but women that could work around dating a short guy? Most definitely not all women.
As I'm pretty short, everyone is taller than me... but I did marry a guy who is 5'9 so under 6 feet, height doesn't matter to me personally.
There are women that say it matters though. I'd say based on the results here, 1/3 or so think height matters, the rest don't.
I used to be very picky about height. But I've been thinking about my preferences in dating, and I came to the conclusion that I was being unfair. Now I know that I shouldn't reject a guy just because of his height.
I would hate to be rejected solely based on my skin color and that's something I can't change. So, turning a guy down over something he can't change would be hypocritical and nonsensical too.
u none of my girlfriends or the many other girls that had an interest have had a particular preference for height, nor have been particularly about "loving my height"
there was always a few other things that they do loved about my physique in particular
but that's just my personal experience, I really don't know about all other women out there
To be honest, a lot of women are going to care about height, but I really don’t. I love my short boyfriend for who he is. He’s the love of my life and the best man in the world. God has entrusted me with him.
I do not care how tall someone is, but I want them to be taller than me. I think my preferences are reasonable because when looking at my ethnic group, men, on average, are taller than women. We are biologically made, on average, to be shorter than women and taller than males. In Croatia, most of the men that I know are 180cm.
tbh, im a really short gal, so so finding someone taller than me ain't hard. I would prefer it too. Just cause that's sum i like, to be held and him standing over me and being protective. I like height it a guy but it's not my top priority
Well my husband is 6' 3" and I'm 5'10"... That I think answers your question.
Well, the response here implies yes. It matters.
It's never an issued, rarely even a thought. I did see someone for a bit a few years ago and he was 5'7". And, so for me at 5'11'', it was def a noticeable difference but not an issue or problem.
@Philyouup Nice
I'm 5'5 and prefer average height men. But if some guy was like 6'3 and was the right person for me, I'd stay with him. The same goes if he were shorter than me.
It's not a dealbreaker if he's shorter than me. Surely he has more about him than just his height, right?
The older I get the more I realize height doesn't matter it's the connection with that person that matters most!
It was never an issue to me, I like boys shorter than me but don't mind if they're of the same height or slightly taller
As long as he's tall when he's lying down they don't care how tall he is when he's standing up.
I'm 5'4". So yes I want someone at least my height, but that's not a high standard.
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And you're still looking🙊
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I am only attracted to men around my height or slightly taller, and I am only 5'2.
I guess I'd be worse than Hitler in your eyes.
height doesn't matter. As tall as I am or taller is pretty reasonable in my case (I'm short)
Yeah but it's not that big of a deal. My current boyfriend is only 6'2
Only? XD He looks quite tall in this picture! You 2 look adorable!
Thank you 🥰
I can't let him get to big-headed 😂
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MF 6'2 is like two standards deviations above the mean
Lmao 😭
Huh.. ffs, I personally do not really give a fuck, but some other girls probably do make it a make or break, I guess?
Unfortunately, this question will not settle anything. Women lie like hell about questions like this because they don't want to be seen as being shallow even though they really are.
Yeah I prefer him to be taller but other than that it's not an issue at all
I think the majority of women have a strong preference for guys who are taller than them.
I also think the majority of short men would have more luck if they weren't so noticeably insecure about their height. Insecurity isn't attractive.
The votes are exactly why I avoid approaching or talking to women in any social circumstance. I've heard 5 feet women say a man has to be at least 5'7, I've heard 5'4 women say a man has to be at least 6 feet. There's just no way to avoid this, being under 5'7 myself the only way a woman won't reject me is if she's 4 feet, and no amount of gaslighting will make me date someone 4 feet.
its the same question as asking a man:
does age matter when it comes to dating a woman?
i don’t care, i’m 5’7” and i would date a guy who was shorter than me or taller than me. my femininity isn’t fragile so height doesn’t matter :)
No height doesn't matter. I be in relationships with short guys and. Have dated short guys.
Of course. Most girls are shallow and will only date boys, who are taller than themselves.
and most boys only date girls smaller than them... the road goes both ways.
@Subarugirl I don't care about height. Never did. Never will.
Those girls are shallow!
Doesn't matter to me, as long as he's also somewhat proportional.
Yes height matters... all guys under 6 feet need to move to a deserted island and leave all us tall guys with the hit girls...
Yes this is a sarcastic remark.. height questions are getting like penis size questions now.. lol
I’m 5’7 not very tall and sadly I’m European I love my heals so I prefer 5’7+ not -
Height questions has overtaken dick questions.
The asker is obsessed with height... this is normal for him, which is kind of ironic since he is above average height for man anyways
@Subarugirl I am not obsessed with height. I am the asker, not who you are thinking.
Oh you are right, sorry about that, I mixed you up with someone else. Sorry.
u Aslong as he’s not over 6ft, as I’m only 4’9ft.
i'm only 5'1" so yeah taller than me
Watching girls lie is my guilty pleasure...
Yes, at least he gotta be taller than 5’3
They all like tall guys
Ime most dont care, I'm 5'6
Yes he needs to be taller than me
I'm 5'3 so yes, he must be taller than me.
I’m 6’3 hi there lol
I am 6'0. I wouldn't want to be 5'8.
Yes.
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