Why do so many men reject the idea that women get rejected for being too tall?

[Anonymous]

[Anonymous]

Women don’t get rejected for being “too tall. l

Tall women often aren’t all that curvy. Just a tall beanpole usually. Short girls have round booties and bigger boobs usually.

I've dated taller women. One woman I dated was like 6’1”. She had a very pretty face and nice skin, but uh, she was kind of all knees and elbows.

Not all tall women are like this, but it’s definitely a tendency. So if you like curvy women, you’re probably not going for a tall one. Buuuut I’ve known lots of taller women that were athletic and out doorsy, and a lot of guys really like that stuff.

[SteveSmith1985]

Because it goes against 100% of my observations and experience. Women don't get rejected for being too tall. Now, I'm not saying that its never happened in the history of dating. If its happened to you, then I believe you. All I'm saying is: This is not "a thing." Women are not rejected for being too tall, any more than they're rejected for being "too blond." It's just not a phenomenon. I'm sure that somewhere, some guy has rejected some girl because she was too blond. But that's not going to be common, and no girl should be worried that guys won't like her because she's too blond (or too tall).

The very fact that guys... don't believe you... tells you something... doesn't it? 🙂

[Asker]

It tells me they’re self obsessed lol

[SteveSmith1985]

That doesn't make sense. What it tells you... its that guys... don't have any issues with tall girls (since... it's 'many men' who reject the idea... that means "many men" wouldn't reject a girl because she's tall)

[Asker]

All the tall girls I know have had the same experience and more than half the girls I know are over average height. Taller men tend to get it as well because they’re not so self involved with their own pity. I’m not sayin there aren't men who will date a taller girl… I’ve dated guys of all heights. What I am saying is I’ve also been rejected plenty for being tall as well.

[AaronKrieger]

It definitely is a thing. I've talked to friends before about tall women and some of them are just not into women who their height or taller. I am not saying most guys are like it, but it definitely is a thing that a lot of guys do.

[Avicenna]

Because they usually don't get rejected for their height. Tall women are hot.

[Asker]

We do often 🤷‍♀️

[Avicenna]

How tall are you? You are aware that a significant minority of men has a strong preference for tall women, right?

[Asker]

We’re not talking about that though 😂 I’m 5’10 but I’ve always been less desirable for my height growing up. Idc personally, I’m engaged now and I’ve dated guys of all heights. The only thing that annoys me and women I know of my height is when certain men try and gaslight us into thinking that was never a reality. I know my sister is right now struggling with that in her dating life.

[Avicenna]

Well, women who are your height generally don't have a problem getting boyfriends because of their height. Tell your sister to date the guys that appreciate her height.

[Asker]

We do lol you’re the point of my post

[Avicenna]

I've never seen a tall woman have trouble getting a boyfriend. They generally have lots of choices. I'd much rather date a woman who's my height (187 cm) than one much shorter than me.

[HighValue]

The tall women could ask out the short men.

Tall women 5' 8" and taller only look attractive if they have an athletic build in my opinion, and MOST women don't exercise enough and are very unfit.

Short women have an advantage because they can still look cute and attractive while being skinny and weak, where as that doesn't work well for tall women.

The main disadvantage for tall women is that they want tall men, but so do lots of other women. Tall men often have more dating options so it will be harder to get one.

Remember that it is true that close to 80% of women go after the top 20% of men, and the majority of those top 20% are tall men.

[Gingerbread_GB]

They are just trying to make you feel good I think. Men rejects women for all kinds of body types, tall, short, fat, skinny, etc. women do the same.

[Asker]

Nah it’s usually shorter men with a complex who think it doesn’t happen in reverse. Though I’ve been ejected by short, average, and tall guys for it. Tall guys are typically the most reasonable if you say it happens because they don’t have much bias in it I think

[Gingerbread_GB]

I personally think rejecting a woman because she's tall shows your own insecurity. I think the idea that the guy must be taller than the girl is silly.

[Asker]

I do too

[Steelcore5280]

I personally think it's stupid to reject someone based on their height. I've fallen hard for a woman who was, I think, almost 6'5 or taller, and I'm 5'9 (yes, she also liked me).

Height is not a contributing factor for me when it comes to dating criteria, and I think women choosing whether or not to date a guy based on their height is also stupid, by the way. It's shallow.

[bamesjond0069]

I believe it because I don't date taller girls (even if shorter than me) it's just not attractive to me. Give me a 5ft or less girl any day. My shortest friends with benefits was 4'8" and I almost didn't break it off with her just because the height (and the perfect ass lol).

[AaronKrieger]

Same reason why a lot of women reject a guy for being too short. Do most people do it? No, but a good amount of people do, as that height difference makes them feel more masculine/feminine.

[Asker]

Not what I asked lol

[AaronKrieger]

I answered what you asked, so read what I said.

[Asker]

I didn’t ask “why do tall women get rejected” 🤨

[AaronKrieger]

Welp, that's ironic lmao

I forgot to add a sentence that I thought about in my head before writing it. Anyway, I think most guys do not reject the idea outside the internet and for the reason I stated on why a lot of guys will reject a woman for being too tall. I have talked to friends before who told me they would not likely date a tall girl

[UniquelyBasic]

I'm sure it happens as people get rejected for various reasons.

[BarryLiverstone]

There is “short man syndrome” where guys under 5’10 often feel like girls ignore them. So it’s likely if you hear that idea it’s coming from a shorter guy.


Would you date a guy who is shorter?

[Asker]

I have dated shorter guys and I’ve been rejected by guys of all sizes for being tall

[BarryLiverstone]

Everyone gets rejected

[Asker]

Yep lol my point

[misogynistic_pig]

Very tall women are unattractive due to their low neoteny, very thin and flat body and long face. Although there are tall women who do not have those traits and are considered attractive. I wouldn't have children with a dwarf Filipina anyway.

[Anonymous]

Who cares? Being tall is never the only reason you're rejected.

Either way being tall just helps you find a better guy, because those guys are shallow, and if they accepted you simply for being short then you wouldn't want to be with them anyway.

[Asker]

So then youd say the same is true in the reverse? 😂
I don’t care, but it is annoying when I or someone else is talking about our past experiences; “oh yeah I’ve been rejected for being tall” and then there’s a horde of guys saying, “impossible!!” It’s really not.

[Opinion Owner]

Yes I'd say the same in reverse. Even though I rejected girls who are really short, those who are taller than me, it never was purely because of the height. I never was rejected for my height, and what does this tell me? Because men are never rejected *purely* because of the height.

[Rangers]

Cause we're so busy getting rejected and seen as less for having average or below height to see the plight of people on the other end of the stick, most likely

[SAMI_DABBAB]

Did someone specifically say it was because of height because rejection is a general thing

[Asker]

I’ve had people heavily imply it. Especially if I put my height in my dating Info “5’9 (at the time)” what’s funny is the guy would put “5’11” end up being shorter than me and then verbally being shocked by my height and I’d never get a call back 😂 my sister who is also tall has had very similar experience.

[SAMI_DABBAB]

It's so rare and I have not personally seen it, I don't think guys are rejecting it for no reason, it's like saying I got rejected for being too smart, but I hope this type of reasoning for rejection disappears, height can not be controlled

[Asker]

Girls do get rejected for being too smart too tho. That’s typically not that attractive of a thing for men. Most women know to dumb themselves down a little to be appealing. Unfortunately I’m autistic and don’t know how to do that but I’ve seen it first hand.
I just settled to find a man just as smart or smarter than me 😂 that way he’s never intimidated when I one up him because it happens just as often on the other end.
I think it’s fine tbh to reject a girl for being tall. My only issue is men trying to say women don’t get rejected for height.

[SAMI_DABBAB]

It looks like I've been living in a bubble where only lower value people get rejected, anyways I think as long as I don't have anything to disprove that women get rejected for that I should believe it happens (and i now do), otherwise I'm fighting for nothing

[htmndg183]

Im aware it happens. I've never had a problem with taller women. And seems like they've never had a problem looking at a downward angle to talk to me or make eye contact.

[Berethor]

Because girls tend to care much more about height than guys. Tallness is a masculine trait.

[Asker]

You’re contradicting yourself lol

[Berethor]

Did you saw that poll? look at the details, I care about it but most guys do not.

Women would you date a man shorter than you & Men would you date a woman taller than you? ↗

[Asker]

Most girls don’t need a guy 8in taller than them either. Most women and men just want someone their height or a little taller/shorter

[Berethor]

Guys are on average are 5 inches taller than girls, so it's the ideal height-gap.

https://www.worlddata.info/average-bodyheight.php

[Asker]

Most people I know have a 2-4in difference 🤷‍♀️ or are the same height

[RonStone45]

Which height do you prefer in a woman? ↗

Tallness is not a masculine trait. Being taller than your partner is a masculine trait. Men tend to prefer taller women so long as they are taller than the woman, because reasonably taller women are more feminine, ladylike and have better healthier and stronger genetics. reasonably taller women are very attractive which is why stripers wear high heels.

[RonStone45]

But most guys don't care if a girl is the same height or slightly taller than they are, the woman is just more womanly and has better genetics when she's reasonably taller than the average woman. Girls who are 5'8 to 6ft are hot and look goddess like.

[Berethor]

6'0 is man's height, it masculine but you can call it amazonian. I don't like high heels.

[RonStone45]

It's not masculine for a woman's cause most men don't care about height as shown by polls. Reasonably taller women are hotter.

[exitseven]

I suppose there are guys that are insecure about dating a girl that is tall i am not one of them,.

[zagor]

I don't think a lot of attractive 6'2 women are ignored because they are too tall. Maybe they should see what else it is that turns men off...

[Luckycharms12]

Girls always have guys wanting to Hook up so guess don't believe can get rejected. But part of life we all do

[Akam93]

I will never date a guy shorter than me.

[EaterPeter]

How tall are you?

[jimmy2]

Very true but I love long leggs

[Asker]

Tall doesn’t mean long legs