What do you believe is the main reason why women prefer men taller than themselves?

[welcomemen]

[Anonymous]

Because it's genetically programmed in our DNA from thousands of years of natural selection. Thousands of years ago a tall, strong man was more likely to successfully protect and provide for a woman and her children, and thus those children were more likely to live long enough to pass on their own genes. That's how natural selection works. We are a product of our ancestors' genes, so we still have those instincts even though we don't need a tall man now.

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

I like the size contrast. Makes me feel cuter, more protected and safer I guess.

I like to see how bug he is compared to me.

I loved every body part of my ex, he was so huge compared to me. That excited me a lot.

I liked his big hands, which made my hands look tiny.

I loved his feet, his size was 46, while mine was just 36.

[Avicenna]

Women are socialized to get the best deal possible in a man. Here's an example- my 5'9 sister complained about her husband being "only" 5'11. Never mind they were both medical students and he is now a very successful surgeon.

[WanderingLoveWizard]

For the same reason I prefer women shorter than me. A lot shorter is even better.
Height is a natural form of power. I want to feel like her protector, and I assume she wants to feel the same thing

[Guy13]

4 plus inch heels 👠 and still need to feel slightly submissive as he still has to put his fingertips on her chin and lift lips up towards his.

[Berethor]

Nature, men on average half-head taller than women, so a tall man looks more masculine.

[NamerOfStars]

Natural selection. A larger man is a more powerful one, and thus better able to acquire resources.

[Anonymous]

A lot of women don't. That is another lie that is constantly spammed around the internet.

[Still-alive]

note that she said 'taller' and not 'tall' there is a difference. and here's a study to prove this correct.

if you are an exception congrats though but you are not in the majority. www.sharecare.com/.../study-find-women-prefer-taller-men

[abc3643]

4 billion years of evolution.

[BarryLiverstone]

They want to feel protected

[shortster]

Social influence?