Do tall women have the same issues in dating as short men do?

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mattthefatbat · Accepted Answer

Technically I could see how tall women would have some of the same issues as shorter men because these would be the similarities

Both are typically undesirable to some of their potential partners. This is why
• Most men prefer to be bigger or at least same size as their girlfriend.
• Most women typically prefer to be smaller than their potential boyfriend
Because both of their bodies stray outside of the norm of big man small female relationship type, not because its a bad thing but simply because this is just what some people want in their relationship, they both can be neglected by some just based on height alone sometimes.
There are exceptions to finding a woman that would actually like a shorter guy but based on my years of seeing people and couples anywhere, this is hardly ever reality sadly

I wish I could say there were more similarities but honestly that's just about all the similarities I can think of. Because just about any guy that's been average height or below in the dating world can tell you there are more negatives associated with being a short guy than there really ever is with being a tall girl. But I'll list the ones I can think of for dating purposes

First impressions,

•shorter men would usually be turned away or skipped for looking short or not having in their bio that their height is potentially taller than the average female looking at their bio, because most shorter men in most women's mind don't associate a shorter man with being strong, smart, well put together, or impressive.
Like imagine what the first thing a woman says to a tall guy "damn you so much taller than me it turn me on honestly"
A woman usually never says "damn you so much shorter than me it makes me like you more"

•compared to a tall woman Most men would still talk with her anyway, especially if she showed interest in him in some way, because she would still be seemed as attractive and hot and ofcourse good genetics everyone wants those

Keeping interest
So let's say the short guy was able to land one but can he keep one?
Most women are usually more attracted in a relationship with a guy that is taller than them because to most women that is what she desires in a relationship with a man and makes her a little bit more turned on, I just don't usually see a woman being that attracted to a shorter guy than they are unless he has had a incredible impact on her or impressed her. Sometimes with some women even if the shorter guy is a really good partner in her eyes she would still want a taller guy and possibly end up cheating
As for most men they are usually more drawn to shorter women than them but even if the woman is taller than him the man would usually still give her the oppurtunity and be forgiving of her especially if the woman treats him right, and seems like a good woman from first impression, and even after a while the woman would still keep his interest especially if she tries to.

But yeah I don't see tall women having much trouble in dating at all honestly and I won't fully understand it from a tall women's perspective because I never been tall and I never been a woman anyway lol.
But it is worth mentioning there have been documentaries and segments reviewing just how harder it is for a shorter man to find love or even be looked at even after they gave the shortest guy incredible outstanding benefits most women still chose literally any other guy than the shortest guy.

Purpleronnie · Accepted Answer

I think that some women perceive a correlation between height and masculinity. The idea that as we should be the protector in their minds means that height is an indicator of how well they could fulfill that role. In my opinion that’s just not true in our times , financial status would be placed at higher standing im thinking. There is also maybe the point that the “difference” in height adds weight to the theory. A tall woman at say 5,11 ( barefoot ) with a guy at 5,5 versus the avg around 5,9 just increases that outdated perception. For men the other way around , we are not wired that way for a bunch of reasons , the joke that we are all the same height lying down stems from how men’s minds work in that sense. So “short” men have the harder time , but it’s all relative to the woman’s perception and there is no exact science

Kelley1 · Accepted Answer

It may depend on how tall.

A study done in 2002 showed that among top editorial fashion agencies in Los Angeles and New York, 81% of their ‘editorial fashion’ models were 5’9’ and above; 15% were between 5’8’ and 5’9’, and only 4% were below 5’8’ tall. According to the US Center for Health Statistics, only about 3 ‘% of all young women are within an inch of 5’10’ in height. http://www.newmodels.com/height.html

Obviously fashion models don't have height related dating issues. Only 3% of women are taller than most fashion models. Therefore, if they have height related dating issues, it is a very small percent of the population.

However, women prefer taller men. The National Center for Health Statistics has reported that the average height for an adult male in the U. S. is 69.1 inches (175.4 centimeters), or roughly 5 feet 9 inches. 36% are 5'7" or less and and 11% are 5'5" or less. Certainly men 5'5" and under have height related dating issues, and even men 5'7" and under have some height related dating issues.

Compared to the 3% of women that may have height related dating issues. 4 to 12 times as many men have height related dating issues. Therefore, height related dating issues is a much larger problem for men than for women.

wiltingrosepetal · Accepted Answer

We face issues, yeah. But nowhere near the strife of the short guy 😁

Avicenna · Answer

No, they don't. A minority of men (I know because I am one myself) absolutely love tall women, even if they're taller than us.

Anonymous · Answer

Definitely depends on how tall and what the girl looks like. I’m 5’9” and I’ve had literally no issues dating at my height. Men also do not care about me being this tall. They say that you’ll have problems finding men taller than you well, I’ve never had that issue, although most men around me are my height or slightly taller. Now, I’m not extremely tall so I can not accurately speak for all tall women.. we do not all have the same experience. A 5’8” tall woman will have a completely different experience than a 5’11” woman. I consider 5’10”+ to be the more accurate representation of tall women.

Anyways, like I said, depends on the woman and what she looks like within the generally tall range of 5’7”-5’9” if you are attractive you will have no issues. I never really hear things about my height but have had women repeatedly tell me guys don’t like tall women, well, I have some news for them.

I will say, I agree, short men have it harder. While most men do not have a set and stone height preference for women, women most certainly do, or think they do. I’ve talked to so many women who were literally pushing 5 feet that insisted they only wanted to date a man 6’0” and over. Tall man is the standard for so many women, and that’s perfectly fine. There’s a lot more averagely to tall men out than short men. Short men are definitely still getting options, though. I’ve seen plenty of men shorter than me with girlfriends (some with girlfriends same height or taller) it definitely depends on a case by case basis.

electromagnetic · Answer

Probably. I can imagine being a talk woman and hoping for someone taller. The dating pool kinda slims out when you’re 6 feet. Unless you don’t mind dating shorter.
I’m 5’5 and my partner is 6’1. I’m thankful to be able to wear heels and still look up at my tower 😆

RebelinSteel · Answer

Extremes do yes, over 6ft for a girl can reduce the available guys or girls she can date. However that greatly depends if people let height actually become an issue. I’m pretty much 6ft and have dated up and down heights, never really had any problems, similarly a couple of guys on our football team (soccer) are 5’4 ish and get all types of girls of all ranges of heights. Personally I think it’s used as a deflection as to why someone cannot get a person they want, rather than admitting the other person just does not like them or want them,

Viola_456 · Answer

As a 5'11 girl i Can confirm there are some issues. Especially when i wear heels most guys are shorter than me and they will not hit on me, becouse of their preferences sometimes, but mostly becouse they think i will reject them. But overall i think its much harder for 5'4 guy than it is for 5'11 girl

HawkPerception · Answer

I would say no. Men care much less about height than women and focus more on weight, which is something you can lose if you workout. That's why there is a growing trend of men doing surgery to make themselves taller nowadays (which I don't think is a good idea because their body proportions and balance are thrown off).

Anonymous · Answer

Not really, no. The issue I'VE observed with tall women is that (like most women of any height) they have a STRONG preference for a guy who is taller than they are. This of course limits their possible dating pool which makes things harder for them. But that difficulty is coming from their own preferences--not from the preferences of most guys (who tend not to care too much about female height).

Short guys on the other hand, face a different challenge. Namely that most girls have a STRONG preference for taller guys. So they're eliminated from the "date-worthy" list for MANY women. Here the issue isn't their own preferences (which they could change) but the preferences of women.

NamerOfStars · Answer

No. They both have issues, sure, but the short guy is going to deal with a hell of a lot more rejection for his height than the tall gal will. Even if they face the same  quantity  of problems (which I doubt, but can accept the possibility of), one faces problems because of their own pickiness, the other faces problems because of other people's. Not the same at all.

MemeSupreme · Answer

yeah i just think we dont experience it as much as guys tho unless she's like above 6'0 like super tall im 5'10 and i dont think its made dating hard besides like in middle school

FreyaRed · Answer

Maybe extremely tall ones have limited dating pool, because no girl wants a guy shorter than she is.

Joshydavid25 · Answer

Nah, 5'7 or 8 and up is conaid tall for a woman.. I'm sure they don't really face any issues in dating.. Now if you get into the extremes like over 6'0" then yeah maybe they might start facing some noticable challenges.. Not if their pretty though.. Just maybe a bit more intimidation..

sheikalana · Answer

Maybe, but I don't think so. There's more tall men than short men hence tall women have more options so I'm assuming they don't have the same issues as short guys.

JayBones · Answer

Yes I think so. Ironically I'm a short man that dated a tall woman. It was fun. Some sex positions were harder like doggy but she liked it so much the angle for her was so much better for her than me..

OtterMan68 · Answer

I think Anna is very attractive, and I'd date her if our ages were closer, but I'm in the minority of GAG men

TonyMetal___86 · Answer

This ain't a tall woman, this is a giant woman 🤣🤣

When a guy used to roam the street looking at people as if they are all midgets and he's a big monster but suddenly went to see his date and she looked like this...😂😂

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CYiU-vwFjiU/

NathanDavis · Answer

no... they have tall issues not short issues

dolemite58 · Answer

If she’s picky about having someone taller than her then ya she’ll probably have a harder time finding someone. If a tall girl doesn’t mind dating guys her height or a bit shorter she won’t have any problems.

Sameone · Answer

No i don't think so The only problem i find is when she wears heels i have to jump to kiss her or hugging her And i find tall women attractive

Lara_Croft · Answer

I suppose im not that tall, i am about 5'9- there are many cases where really tall women go for much shorter dudes. Personally, i don't prefer a dude that's shorter than me

4ngelic · Answer

depends how tall we're talking. i'm 5'8 (barely though) and i dont. but if i was like 5'10 and especially over 6ft i think that would be a different story

Nikki1989 · Answer

Most people don't invent petty issues in their head.

handsomelad70 · Answer

Yes, because most women want their man to be taller. There are few six-feet women, so for them to date a taller man, they would need to probably date an athlete. I'm five-nine;I don't think many five-ten or taller women would look my way.

msc545 · Answer

Somewhat different issues but the end result is still no dates.

Miristheiss · Answer

I have no opinion on that.  I'd be curious for tall women to chime in on their dating experiences.

CallmeTheKnight · Answer

You can say they do, but when you’re interested in someone for who they are and not their appearance. There are plenty of tall women finding love from men shorter and taller.

DarkWinterNights · Answer

I don’t think the they have the SAME problems, but I’d wager it makes dating pretty rough.

zagor · Answer

Maybe in the extreme shown in the picture, but if they're 6'2 or such, nah.

Anonymous · Answer

I don't like women who are less than 161 centimeters tall, they seem completely unattractive to me and I don't want them around.

laly520 · Answer

they do face some issues

Wiredone · Answer

It's possible

Slim57 · Answer

No, men like women of all shapes and sizes

Likes2drive · Answer

Probably but not as bad as shorter men

JHAYES317 · Answer

Yes, but to a much, much lesser degree…

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