Does height matter, girls?

Question

I'm 5'8" and I'm really conscious about my height. I've been bodybuilding for 2 years and I have a really fit body (with 4% body fat), but it doesn't change the fact I'm insecure about my height.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I will say height clearly matters otherwise you probably wouldn't be asking about it or feeling deeply insecure about it. The difference with anything you feel insecure about, is if you let it take you over, if you keep mentioning it and harping on it, or blaming it for all your problems in life, and making it a bigger deal than in actually is, it becomes a complete turn off because neither you nor anyone else can see anything else but that thing because you let it consume you.

Society at large seems to place more value on being tall as a man in most cultures, and to deny that is to ignore just about every magazine, movie, and ad that exists where beauty is discussed, but you, at 5'8 are on the tall side of "short," and I wouldn't even list you as short. I mean, you could conceivably throw a lift in your shoes and be 5'10 if it was that important to you, but don't let it consume you. There is much more to you than how tall you are or aren't.

kaylaS91 · Accepted Answer

Of course being with a guy who is taller is preferred, but not necessary. I say that being 5'10 myself, so of course my options are rather limited. However, I am seeing a guy who is around 5'7-5'8 at the moment, so as long as you're a great guy and there's chemistry, height doesn't matter.

Which leads to the question if you could find yourself being into a girl who's taller than 5'8?

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

There's nothing wrong with that height at all! In fact I find it kind of perfect, girls like me that are small like 5'1, don't want a guy tha s too tall. It way took hard to kiss a guy that way, you're definitely a good height. ;-)

DaKila · Accepted Answer

It does matter to girls generally speaking. People who answer on this website are not a fair representation of society unfortunately. So either if girls say it does or it doesn't matter cannot be reliable as you are merely obtaining opinions from around 20 people who are on the internet. By no means, can you base your opinion on the matter from this many people.

TheOneTurv · Accepted Answer

im about 5'3 and very lean. Not giant arms or solid 6 pack but, lean if that makes sense. pretty short but I'm still growing so I don't think about it that much. But my girlfriend is 5'1-2 and its nice lol

Ildskf · Answer

No...it doesn't matter to me...my Boyfriend is 5'8" (even though his license claims 5'10")...sometimes I'm taller than him when I wear tall heels...I have women hear that they like men to be a certain height...but I think there is much more to a person than that. Flaunt what you've got...I can understand though...I've been pretty conscious about my height as I'm only about 5'4".

honestgirlanswers · Answer

In my opinion, being in shape is way better than height in my opinion, it shows that you take pride in yourself and keeping in shape. For me, height doesn't matter, there are other things that are more important, personality being one... and be loud and proud, it's okay to not be massively tall, be confident about yourself and don't let it bother you okay? We all have things that we wish we could change about ourselves.

Troian · Answer

I know I want a taller man...I'm 5ft2, if the guy was smaller than me or my size, we'd look like minions...

Honestly, you're tall, a friend of mine who's 5ft7 would find you tall enough.

The deal breaker for me would be the bodybuilding part, I don't find it attractive and I don't like when men spend their time at the gym...just my opinion.

iluvchewbucca · Answer

5'8" is fine... you're just on the limit.. it beats being 5'6"-5'7"

wear long spiky hair and platformed shoes! to appear longer! :D

haha just kidding. You're fine for most girls, unless you're aiming to attract taller girls then your choices my be limited because most girls prefer guys who are at least slightly taller.

JamieLynnG · Answer

It depends on the girl, to me it really doesn't matter, I'm 5'9 and I currently like a guy that's about 5'6. Some girls will go for one or the other it really just matters how they think about height, me being a tall girl makes me options pretty limited at times so I've learned to not let height be a factor on if I date someone or not.

GlitterKitty89 · Answer

Height matters to certain people, but it doesn't matter to others. I have seen some reallllyyyy short guys with girls that tower over them.

To me, as long as the guy I'm dating is my height or taller when I wear heels, then I'm fine with it. Luckily, I'm 5'2'' so that gives me a lot of options, haha.

LauraMarx · Answer

I hate when girls want a guy taller than them. I mean I know that's something MRA trash usually say but like. Ugh it makes me so mad. It's literally like, every straight girl, every single one. And the reason is they always want to feel ~protected~ by men. Makes me sick. Class traitors, every one

livi24 · Answer

I'm 5'4" and I've dated guys exactly my height, it doesn't really matter as long as you're a bit taller than her or the same height. Also, the muscles might distract from the fact that you're not as tall as some guys, but muscles are much more appreciated than height. :)

Daph81 · Answer

you're totally fine. You're not 6', but you're just 2" short. I'm 5'3", so you'd still be fine according to my standards. Unless you're going for girls who are 6' tall...

Just be happy you're not that guy I saw in the club a couple of years ago, He was shorter than me, I think he's just 5'1". Awesome self-confidence though. Took over the dance floor...lol

desidoll · Answer

I don't think 5'8 is short,though it isn't consider as tall.You still have so many options in dating. You can date a lot of girls from the height between 5'-5'6.If you were 5'5 then I guess you have to worry :O

Anonymous · Answer

Like someone else said... height only matters to some people. Mostly I think women want their man to be a little taller so luckily for you there are plenty of short women. I happen to be 5'6 and 5'11 in heels. I only date men who are 6'2 or taller. My current guy is 6'4

COCOCHANEL · Answer

no. 5'8 is the perfect height but any height is fine. what matters is character, voice and face.

gigi007 · Answer

Not at all! but what does matter is your insecurity about your height. its not attractive that a man who is decently tall and as you say pretty built thinks he's not good enough.. any girl would be lucky to have you plus most girls are short anyway

Anonymous · Answer

I'm 5'2'' and I wear heels everyday, so I'm usually about 5'6''. I always had a rule that I'd date guys 5'10'' or taller, but a few weeks ago I met this guy who is 5'7'' and I am head over heels for him. So to answer your question, height doesn't matter, chemistry outweighs all!

romanticpeanut · Answer

I'm not a girl but I can confidently say that height and looks don't matter. The fact that you're insecure about it is what will turn off the ladies.

Alyona1 · Answer

For me, yeah it matters. I like very tall guys, even though I'm quite tall myself(5'7 1/2'') and I think 5'8'' is short, no offence. I would rather have a 6'4'' guy but not that muscular then a 5'8'' guy but very muscular.

PrincessToadstool · Answer

I think you aren't that short,  I'm 5'8 and most girls I know are a few inches shorter than I am which leaves you with lots of girls to pick from, even if they prefer taller guys :)

05Jueey · Answer

What are you insecure about? That's a perfect height

ArabianPwincess197 · Answer

its not extremely important to me but I prefer the guy to be taller than me - 6ft is ideal I'm 5ft 4" so 5ft 8 would be fine too. You're not short don't worry

airbear2626 · Answer

Height matters to some extent but 5"8 is definitely not short.

523206720 · Answer

I don't think 5"8 is short. I'm only 5"4 and a half.

justbanANNAz · Answer

if he's taller than me… NOT  AT  ALL! :P dont b insecure:) that's a good height=]

kangaru · Answer

i am 5'1 so any guys can be taller than me, your height is good i don't have a particular height I am looking at

Lafemmedeschats · Answer

Your an inch taller than my first boyfriend I dated for two years.

pooper89 · Answer

5'8 is on the short side but at least you're not 5'6  because I know a guy who is

Anonymous · Answer

I'm 5'8" and I would rather have a guy that is 5'8" and fit then a out of shape or fat  6' guy any day. But back to the question for me height doesn't matter as long as we get along.

menina · Answer

It matters to me, but it doesn't matter to some girls.

Belgie · Answer

For the most part it doesn't. It also doesn't help to be insecure about something you can't change.

daniellestar · Answer

Height matters to some people in different ways. Some girls like towering men, some like em really runty. It just boils down to personal taste. But it is purely aesthetic - women like a brain and a personality too!

Anonymous · Answer

Height is no problem as long as you're taller than the girl you date!

Rbeazz · Answer

Depends on the girl. Height is not a factor in my book.

MarcusBorino · Answer

I’m 5’8 I prefer to date girls the same height as me, and only 1-3 inches shorter. I would definitely date a girl 1-3 inches taller too!

overcomer1010 · Answer

honestly I don't think it matters unless they are way shorter than you 5'8 isn't very short compared to me which is about 5'2 so I would be fine with it. all that muscle I wouldn't even notice lol

BerryFairy · Answer

I'm 5"4 so I wouldn't care haha I don't like hulking muscles though and being too muscly when you are sort of short can make you look shorter where as slim guys appear taller.

JamesPont1 · Answer

I'm 5'7, skinny and tend to do quite well with women. It's about confidence bro, if you think height matters or looks in general matter then it will. GL

beefcakebradybatson · Answer

I'm 5'81/2" and have NEVER been insecure about my height.(Of course, I've got boyish good looks at 72, so there's that.)

RaceAgainstMachine · Answer

I’m 5’8 and I have dated a bunch of girls that were 5’10

IHateMeganFox · Answer

Prefer at least a few inches taller than me.

Anonymous · Answer

You're taller then me so you're fine

moviedude714 · Answer

To the vast majority girls yes it does

Anonymous · Answer

No But your insecurity does.

babykinsa · Answer

confidence matters more. 5'8 isn't too short

Anonymous · Answer

Generally it does

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