Is being 5'6-5'7" a disadvantage for a guy? What about 5'8"?

[Anonymous]

Thoughts? Please be honest and straightforward.

[Anonymous]

Well yeah because it decreases your dating pool of women making it more difficult and competitive. Women who are equal height or taller than you won't give you the time or day if your shorter than them anyway. Although women nowadays who are shorter than you will still demand a tall man since feminism in west is code red for self entitlement and strong hypergamy in the female population.

Am not saying you can't find a girlfriend but these short girls who are shorter than you will be still chasing the tall model looking guys rather than hoping for you. The way I see it is over here in countries like UK, US, CA and AU; you might either just have to settle for the scraps, try and attain money and status to counteract your height or travel abroad to meet women from traditional backgrounds.

[capturemyheartnow]

There is no disadvantage in being 5'6 and above. Some girls just can't bear to have a big one inside While others just enjoy a big one. When tall people have a tall partner and when short people have a short partners , there will not be much problem. But when there is a mismatch in height , i. e when a tall girl marries a short boy , he may not be able to penetrate deeper and the women will not be completely satisfied.

[ElissaDido]

Well, 5'6"-5'7" is my height... So Yeah I want a man at least 5'9". Couple of inches taller than me ya know...

[Jxpxtxr]

Yeah, below 5'8" becomes tricky for me as I'm 5'10" myself so I wouldn't wanna date a guy that much shorter..

[sidbby19]

Im not a guy, but 5'5 and above is perfectly fine with me considering I am a small gal but it depends.

[musicbrain5]

It's probably as much of a disadvantage for a guy as being 6 feet tall or more is for a woman.

[Asker]

You mean?

[heythereambak]

Being a tall woman isn't bad at all. You don't feel insecure, inferior and people font take you lightly just because you are less than average tall.
Plus people see you bless of a man if you are mostly shorter than even an average female

[Because-I-Have-Too]

Depends on how short the girls that your interested in

[legs_n_sheets]

I'm 5'8" and I've never dated anyone taller than me, though I dated a girl of just about my height once.

It's safe to say you are going to be hard pressed finding women out there willing to date a shorter dude, but there are a myriad of women under that height, if not most. So no, I don't see it as a disadvantage.

[Bandit74]

Yes, the further you are from being 6'2 the more disadvantaged you are.

Disadvantaged does not mean you are screwed tho. It just means compared to a taller guy you will have to compensate for what you lack in height with your other characteristics.

[PiuBravoRagazzo]

Yeah dude. Most women over 5'8" won't date you. Most girls want to date guys who are at least 3" taller.

That's ok though, other than that you should live a normal healthy life full of relationships and find a good career etc, unless you plan on going to the NBA 😂

[super_k_c]

I'm 5'8" and i don't think its a disadvantage at all. I don't think the height of someone should be a deciding factor for anyone, let alone an advantage or disadvantage. People are going to like you for who you are.

[Princeofanons]

Well you're probably limited to the girls who are shorter than you are unless height differential isn't an issue for you both. Bottom line is that you're missing out on those who are taller than you are

[Rainie_]

Not at all... Im 5'3... Even so I would even date guys who are 5'3 too. Stop with the insecurities man. 🙄

[heythereambak]

Wow you don't even mind 5'3" short guys who would obviously be shorter than most women?

[Rainie_]

I don't mind at all

[heythereambak]

Oy ya?

[SarahsSummer]

Since that's taller than me or any of my friends, I don't see that as a problem.

[Asker]

May I ask your height and region/area?

[SarahsSummer]

5'4" northeast USA.

[singlebee]

Girls above you heaight won't date you... some may date you or some short girls may or may not date you... according to their preferences
It all depends on the girl... I am sure girls under your height would date you!!!

[singlebee]

*height

[Jacóbo]

It's only a disadvantage when there are other tall guys around

[Asker]

What do you think about such height in Northern United States?

[Jacóbo]

It's below average for guys. Look, there are many things that girls find attractive, personality being the most attractive. Though being tall makes it easier to approach girls and to have confidence, as long as you focus on your strengths then you should find someone. Girls typically prefer their guys to be taller, but there are plenty of girls out there that are short so you should be fine.

[Jacóbo]

*prefer their guys to be taller than themselves.*

[Djaaaaaay]

Your heights or hers doesn't have any bearing on anyone in particular. There's exceptions to everything in life out there. Depends only how you limit yourself in comparison to others that bar you from meeting someone else.

[Josht13]

If it isn't considered attractive or a positive trait in your area then yes it is a disadvantage.

[Asker]

I'm in the USA. Where are you from? And what is it considered in your region/area?

[Josht13]

UK and to be honest many girls subscribe to the tall, dark and handsome appeal so I'd say it's a disadvantage also girls tend to want to date taller guys so you are more limited in dating than say someone who is 6 foot.

[Wulfila]

It's only a disadvantage if you allow it to become a crutch or something that you blame everything on.

Don't make a big deal out of it, and you'll be fine.

[JohnDoe3000]

Yes, better go look for a very short girl, though even many of them want their guy to be tall.

[Nuala]

The only negative thing for me would be that he might be self conscious about being shorter then me.

[Asker]

What do you mean?

[Nuala]

I'm 5'10", so he might be self conscious about being shorter then me.

[Nuala]

And that would be a bad thing.

[Asker]

Yeah, I know, but do/would you mind his lower height?

[Nuala]

No, why would I?

[heythereambak]

Yeah he would be hella insecure being next to you. It will make a 5'6 short guy feel inferior to you

[Anonymous]

Rather advantage cuz I am 5'4"
So depends on the girl ;)

[Asker]

May I ask your region/area?

[Opinion Owner]

Sweden
Here, short guys dont have it hard
Sounds weird but short girls have it harder
Cultural differences dude...

[Asker]

May I ask whether you are ethnically Swedish? Just curious, because I know more than 25 ethnically Swedish girls (meaning White, typically/normally Blonde), and none of them are below 5'7".

[Asker]

Hmm, interesting cultural difference.

[Opinion Owner]

I am ethnically half Swedish half Finnish, mellanblond with green eyes. Average height in Sweden for females are around 5'6", but ideal female height according to guys are 5'11"-6'. Guys are strongly demand their girlfriend to be around their height or even taller because tall is considered "halvden av skönhet".
So suprisingly being tall become more important for girls. Girls dont have any strong preference for height of a guy and shorter girls basically NEED guys because they dont have balls to approach taller guys.

[Table20]

there's a girl out there for everyone.. you'll be fine

[Anonymous]

My father is 5' 8", he has a great job, and he married my mum who is also 5' 8" lol, so no it really isn't a problem at all man.

[Emilyjanexxx]

No, you should be confident in yourself and if people don't like it then stuff them.

[Ripper_E]

a disadvantage in what way?

[Asker]

In chasing/dating girls?

[Ripper_E]

I'm 5'8" and I have no problem attracting girls. Most girls I meet are shorter than me. Very few are my height and even fewer are taller.

[Asker]

May I know which region are you in?

[Ripper_E]

what does that have to do with anything?

[douride2]

I don't see the disadvantage.

[Asker]

May I ask your height and region/area?

[douride2]

You go first.

[Asker]

Northern USA.

[douride2]

Northern Canada.

[heythereambak]

What's your height?

[douride2]

@heythereambak 5' 8"

[heythereambak]

Being two inches taller han a man won't bother you?
A 5'6 man is very short compared to tall woman like you

[douride2]

@heythereambak I have gone out with guys shorter.

[heythereambak]

How short and why?
He would look odd next to tall giantess you

[douride2]

@heythereambak It's all in your mind.

[heythereambak]

See for yourself

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