I am 5’6 is that short?

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I get so pissed off when people around my height or even shorter than me say I am short. My boyfriend says I am tiny but it’s okay because he is 6’ even though I am not actually that much shorter than him (I come just under his nose) without shoes on. I know I won’t grow anymore but my cousin is 5’7 only an inch taller than me and everyone calls her sooo tall and they say I am short which is annoying. She does have a different frame from me (she’s more rectangular and bigger in build) I am VERY hourglass and tiny in build as in small boned and have a tiny waist. I can fit into kids dresses and have a baby face.

I hate being considered short because men desire tall women and I have the body of a runway model but to miss out because of my height because I am 2-3 inches shorter it just makes me feel sad and inadequate.

PressOn · Accepted Answer

I don't know what it is about a person wishing they were taller. My wife went through this stage of wearing heels so she could be closer to my height. When I'm in my boots & she's shoesless - the disparity is quite noticeable. But I like it! Don't be so dispirited by your height, not that your all that tiny but some men like petiteness

FalconSlayer · Accepted Answer

I'm 5' 6" myself, and I hear that all the time as well. I don't understand why people want to knock others down for something they literally can't change like their height. People who do that honestly aren't worth your time in most cases, is what I've found.

gothgirl997 · Accepted Answer

No, the average female height worldwide is approx 5'4. Hence, 5'6 is normal/average or slightly above average height (depending on the country).

mistixs · Accepted Answer

You're not short. You're actually taller than the average woman. In fact, you're taller than about 80% of women. See chart:

Sweetascandy1990 · Answer

I'm 5 ft. and I don't think you are short. I wish I had your height, but I'm learning to embrace my height. My height is unique and it's cute... that's what I tell myself.

I think you should be proud of your height. The people who say you are short are probably jealous. I'm sure you are beautiful just the way you are hunn♥️

Soft4u · Answer

You're feeling sad and inadequate for being a normal height for a girl that's exactly what you're doing.
I'm shorter than you and never once considered myself short, I'd never feel sad or inadequate or let my height bother me in anyway, it's something I need to live with and adjust to.

bernie66 · Answer

I have problems with the Feet and inch, but you are something like 160 m which is quite normal and I like tiny and small girls.

If your boyfriend is just one inch taller, then you have every reason to call him small

Passinggas · Answer

"miss out" on what exactly? Yes there is a 5'7" girl I know that people think is tall so I have seen that. Every one of you 5' to 5'6" women are so aggressive and pushy (which I like) why would one inch matter?

BeMuse · Answer

It's a little above average height for a women. The average women is 5'4". My mom is 5'6" and my dad is 6'1"... That's why her boys are 6'3"-6'5"...

Kurodo · Answer

5'6 is decently tall for a woman i'd say. I mean its definitely no 5 under and thats where I'd consider calling people "short".

Anonymous · Answer

I’m 5’5, boyfriend is 6’3. Some guys like it FUN SIZED. It’s all fine😉😏

Izumiblu · Answer

Lmao. Try being 5’1”. You’re taller than average so don’t obsess over this.

ariadneR · Answer

I feel you girl. I hate being 5" 6. I wish I was taller

Anonymous · Answer

As a 5’3” girl, I’d consider you tall. Maybe you just hang out with giants.

Sevenpointfive · Answer

you're average heighth for a woman.

Skydive19 · Answer

You look perfect to me

outside_Toronto · Answer

Shorter than 5'10, but taller than 5'2

Thieuphunglam · Answer

I am 5 ft MAX, you're not short.

dog1712 · Answer

Your definitely not short

ItsTheNephilim · Answer

For a girl? No. That's around average.

Iron_Man · Answer

Your height is good.

Jansetta · Answer

I hope not 🤗

AnnaBenjamin807 · Answer

Yeah it is

Joker_ · Answer

It's short

I am 5’6 is that short?

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