I am 5’’5 170lbs muscular, yet it feels useless to date since young women tell me I’m too short to date?

[Anonymous]

[TommyWiseau69]

Don't bother dude. It's not worth it. I'm also 5'4. Being in the USA is hard for a short man. You'll be overlooked no matter what traits you have. Also maybe cut your weight a bit. 170 lbs might be too much. It might look too comical and weird. You might look shorter. Get into 140 to 150 lb range. Having heavier weight is best for bigger men not shorter. It's not a good look for short men to weigh heavy. Take a look at Bruce Lee. That's the body to aim for tbh for shorter guys like below average height.

[Asker]

thanks for the advice, I am a former student athlete and now bodybuilder so gaining lean muscle is key for me.

[BasedBaeBecca]

Everyone has their own preferences, and your height may not be desirable to some women, but it's not impossible to find a partner as a shorter male. There are other factors that can balance out your height, like personality, intelligence, and physical strength, so it's important not to give up hope and be confident in your own self-worth. Focus on finding the right person for you and don't let height be an excuse. You are more than your height!

[_Maya_]

So what are you asking? If it you are datable? Yeah you are for me. My most recent ex was about your height if only slightly taller. I think he was 5'6". I never asked but just by knowing my height I am probably spot on with that estimate. I am 5'7" and he was about what I thought to be an inch shorter than me. You are not that far off so not going to be an issue for me personally.

[provokeesmokee]

You're saving yourself a lot of dramatic women by avoiding those kinds of people.

A good woman doesn't care about your height. Because it doesn't fucking matter.

[dynamicyandere]

One hundred percent.

It’s one thing to say, “I prefer to date taller men.”

And it’s another to say, “You’re too short to date.”

Imagine a guy telling a girl, “You’re too fat to date.”

That’s hella rude and shallow behavior.

So, OP is better off avoid these women and finding women who can look past his height and see qualities that matter more like empathy and confidence.