Is the 6 ft standard for men real?

Question

Will a girl really reject a guy if they are 1 to 2 inches shorter than 6ft (5'10"-5'11")? In my opinion there isn't a huge difference but the "need to be 6ft" seems to be a pretty big thing.

MCheetah · Accepted Answer

It's gotta be six feet, but then again, there's a range there as well. This is coming from someone who is 5'11". And unless they're really short, you can easily tell if a man is 6'0"/183 cm or up. It's the lowest height a man can be without "looking" short. Anything under six feet can't look "tall" on a man. (Six feet barely even does and usually, only if the man is thin.)

Okay, so here's how it really works:

- Ideal Man: Has to be any specific height of an individual woman's preference that is at least six feet tall and above (some women like 6'2", some women like 6'4"; it's subjective.)

- Marriage Material: Has to be at least six feet tall AND at least eight inches taller than the woman when she's in "her favorite pair of heels." For example, if she's only 5'7" barefoot and 5'9" in heels, then six feet isn't enough. 6'5" would be marriage material to this woman.

- Date Material: Has to be at least six feet tall AND at least four inches taller than her when barefoot. To a 5'10" barefooted woman, six feet tall isn't enough. That man would have to be at least 6'2" to make the cut.

- Hookup Material: Has to be at least six feet tall, at the end of the day barefoot and with lost spinal compression height. As in, he can NEVER fall below six feet/183 cm, at any point ever. This man is at least good enough for most women to hookup with, even if she's 5'10" or 5'11".

- Simp Material: Has to be at least taller than her, by at least one inch. This is where most of the sub-six-footers end up as. All the men who are 5'11" and under, are nothing more than simps and suckers to women. The guys who she'll say "I don't mind." Yeah, those guys are the ones she'll use and abuse. So if she's 5'9" and a man is 5'11", he's her simp. This is what's being implied in your question.

- F*ck Off Boys: Any man who is the same height as her or shorter. These men are 100% dealbreakers to women. Most won't even respect them enough to use them as simps. They don't see them as men, at all. What can I say; women are f*cking awful.

This is all what it actually is. I'm so sick of women lying through their teeth. Usually these are the ones who'll give you the "Yeah, I'd date a little 5'10 bitch-boy even though I married a 6'4" GigaChad and would never have to actually prove this statement" responses.

Women lie, obviously. But not when it comes to who they ACTUALLY choose to date, and it ain't manlets like us, who they're the same height as in heels, anyway. I mean, sh*t, am I making ANY of these pictures up? Or THIS link?

HEIGHT DOESN'T MATT...

GoodManDave · Accepted Answer

I’m 5’8. It’s been a thing. Which is weird, because not all girls who have claimed it as an issue were all that tall themselves, but…

With guy friends, I get the occasional “short joke,” but it’s rare. I don’t think I give off a “short person vibe.” Out if anyone who’s noticed and made it an issue, it’s almost always been the women.

But, that being said, there are women out there who don’t think of it as an issue (usually they just want to be shorter and smaller than the guy). Even then, I know guys who are 4’ something (or barely hit 5’2), and they’re happily married/dating beautiful women. I know some who are 5’8 and haven’t ever dated. I know a guy who is 5’11 who hasn’t dated in probably 30 years, because he’s always sad.

Will being slightly short stop a guy from dating as many women? Probably. Can they still be successful with women? Yes (There are usually other things that make the difference).

If you’re 5’4, and you drive a Ferrari, make six figures, you have confidence and good looks, you will probably still have plenty of luck with women. If you’re 5’4 and you don’t take care of yourself, and you make under $15,000 a year, you will probably have a lot of issues with women, especially in nicer areas.

Brainsbeforebeauty · Accepted Answer

No unless you listen to, believe idiots on the internet who claim that's the case. But next time you're out in public, don't just pay attention to the people, pay attention to the couples you see and tell me if you only see women with 6ft. And above men... Always take what you see online with a grain of salt and remember real life truth trumps internet hyperbole...

ItsyBitsySpider · Accepted Answer

I'm 5'4 and the majority of my ex partners have been under 6ft including my boyfriend but as long as a guy is the same height or taller than me I'm happy 😊 Being over 6ft is a preference for some people and that is okay as long as they aren't mean about it.

coachTanthony · Answer

Most men who live on Redditt and are MGTOW will say you are doomed if you are under 6ft. It keeps them warm on their couch as they recruit other naysayers.

VanillaSalt · Answer

Like everyone thing is just a preference but people are better at focusing on the negative aspects like what you arnt rather then positives like what you are. People are also exceptionally bad at understanding themselves… when you ask a person their preference while their thinking about it they will name a few preferences then when they not and just having a good time completely ignore these preferences. For instance a woman will overlook a man’s shortness if he makes her happy… most men that are single either don’t take care of themselves or they aren’t in the public eye making moves and such.

The real issue is with taking the personality out of dating and making it all based off a picture in apps. Then it becomes 100% superficial. Dating apps are the single worst thing to spawn from the internet besides maybe social media. Sure you hear about success stories but making dating superficial is the main problem with dating these days. And people suck but let’s ignore the stupidity of people for now.

Anonymous · Answer

I'm 6 foot and a half (184.2cm for the Europeans) and I think the standard now of height shaming men below 6 foot even (182.88cm), is complete horse crap.

Statistically less than 20% of men (less than 20% of 162 million guys) in the United States, are 6 foot even.
Depending on the source, the average height, so most men, are between 5'9 or just 5'10 (175.26cm & 177.8cm). So it's going to be harder once you get over those marks to find a guy that's 5'11 plus (180.34cm and above) in most areas.

Even in the Netherlands where the average height depending on the source is usually 6 feet to 6 feet ¼ (182.9-183.8cm), you still get quite a few men below that mark. Does that make them less of a 'man'? No.

Height is down to genetics, diet and other factors in your life.
Most are completely out of your control. So shaming a guy for that is pretty evil in my mind.

The measurement of a 'man' shouldn't be taken by a man's height also.
Look at some of the greatest war heroes of WW2 & WW1 for example. Plenty of these men were below 6 feet. And they were true men. Brave, strong and resilient to the horrors of war and death that ravaged Europe and the globe.

We need to stop these psychological indoctrination tactics of trying to belittle and subordinate other people, for something they can't do much or anything about.
It's morally & ethically wrong.

Men and women shouldn't be measured as a person based on such superficial things.

Anonymous · Answer

This question as asked is a classic example of subterfuge! Let's take one tiny aspect of a "Chad" and excuse females' behavior when chasing after Chad! There are a few of us on this website that has ridden on a lot of loads of cabbage and know MUCH more about human behavior than most people less than 35 know or understand. By subterfuge I mean well if I can say he is 5'11" he really is not a Chad so, therefore, I'm allowed to make an idiot out of myself. "Chads" come in all shapes and sizes. Just because a man is 5'9" doesn't mean he won't pump and dump you! You can take this to the bank, 20something females are attracted to Chad regardless of how high he stands. They may be loath to admit it, but if I injected them with a truth serum most would admit it. This is not coming from a cynical heart! It's coming from decades as an adult and watching this happen time and time again. Western society is full of women over 35 that are living alone after being pumped and dumped by Chad, MOST are Chad's baby mama!

JDAC2209199 · Answer

Hasn't stopped me yet and I'm 5,9 although saying that I've never really dated anyone taller than me but tbh idm as I kinda get it. A lot of Women like to be submissive in a lot of situations with a partner and even if the I have strength it's gonna be hard to look dominant to them. if I have to look up to make eye contact, also embracing someone the same size or smaller than you feels completely different compared to when they're taller than you, kinda makes me feel like a kid and I don't like that, that's not a turn on to me in any way just as I'd imagine it wouldn't be for them but hey that's just my two cents on the matter.

OpenClose · Answer

I heartily doubt it in actual practice. I think it's one of those things like when people ask guys what boobs they like and they say something like "DD", but then all the girls he actually dated were B or C.

I mean I can easily say as a guy who is between 6'2" and 6'3" that most of the guys more attractive than me are under 6'. I mean I don't think I'm half-bad looking minus the bit of post-college belly (despite my profile pic, I'm not a bonobo.) But I mean, there are a lot of guys under 6' that "I" wouldn't mind being caught in bed with.

JSmuve · Answer

It's not a standard so much as a preference. It's just a nice, simple benchmark that they can then brag about and think they must be "high-status" because they got a "high-status" guy. Most women can't tell the difference between 5'10" and 6', especially the short ones. The only girls that would have a strong preference towards guys over 6' are the ones who are on the tall side themselves (>5'7").

Are you too tall/short for the opposite gender?

Northernlights25 · Answer

Haven't ever been told height is an issue. Even by girls taller than me. I'm just below 6', at ca. 5'11.5. So the difference is not overly noticable in any case. Probably enough to notice if you actually look for it, but not glaringly so. Note that I also reside in Sweden were average height is quite tall and people overall are generally way above average in height, in addition to having a majority of very beautiful women with high standards. I think that ought to provide some solid proof that there's no iron law for height.

Cherry234 · Answer

If 6 ft really was the standard, then you wouldn't see men of average and below average height with wives and girlfriends. Women demanding that men have to be 6 ft are in the minority (and some of them are braindead and toxic, like the ones on Tinder). Guess what? My uncle is 5'10 and he's married with 3 sons. My dad is 5'11. Women just want men who are taller than they are. You don't necessarily have to be 6 ft. I'm 5'5 so a height of 5'10-5'11 is definitely tall enough for me.

Seinna · Answer

It's not a particular number, but the taller the better. I would still consider someone just slightly taller than me, but not equal height. Also, it's not just the height but size. If a guy is tall and thin that's less attractive than average height and muscular (not ripped).

I'm 5'5.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

Go sit in the mall and watch all the couples stroll by. Guys who are 6' or taller are only 10% of the population in the US and most of the couples you see will include a guy who is under 6'. This is some stupid myth that some guys perpetuate to "explain" their lack of success with women instead of looking at the real answers.

ChrisMaster69 · Answer

It’s more bollox made up by guys that can’t get dates, they will blame anything apart from their toxic personalities.

this means it’s everything else in the world not them.

Simple global numbers on heights means it’s a load of bollox.

short people marry, poor people marry, etc etc

WhatTheHeckkkk · Answer

No lmfao. A lot of women have preferences but if you’re a couple inches under 6’ you’re fine… You will find plenty of women who don’t give a flying fuck lol.
Hell, I don’t care. I’m dating someone who is 4 inches under the “6ft standard,” I still think he’s tall.

Little_Bumblebee · Answer

Absolutely.  Only guys that are 6 ft have partners. They are the only guys who have sex or get into a relationship. The rest of the guys are just lying. (yes, this is sarcasm)

FunkyMonkee · Answer

I know a lot of short guys that are happily married! In the meantime, I've been alone for the past 20 years and I'm 6' 9"!! I've only ever had 3 girlfriend's and only dated 3 other women, once each and had very short kissing flings (minutes to a few hours) with about 6 others. If being tall is the attracter, why haven't they been banging down my door since I became a 6 footer in high school?

Sonorous · Answer

It's a standard for many many women. Especially younger ones who can afford to be picky. But not for all.

I think the real & most common standard is to just not be shorter than she is. That tends to be how it goes.

jennifer_bloom · Answer

I’m around 5”5 and I consider a 5”11 guy to be super tall and attractive, he doesn’t have to be 6”4. I’ve also liked short guys but they had very good qualities.

cookiecrusher · Answer

Most will 100% reject you for that.

A small percentage will view it as a big minus and you better every other good trait.

And a tiny group of women don't mind, that is the one you look for a wife in. If you happen to find one first.

You have to understand, most women have so many options, it's crazy, they can pick their "perfect" guy. They will even reject a guy for wearing wrong color pants.

hhadeshatesme · Answer

I don’t think so. I find the people who blow the whole 6ft thing out of proportion are mainly insecure men. Sure I’ll see women joke about not messing with a guy under 6ft but in reality it’s not a big deal

momwithaquestion · Answer

I am 5'1 so pretty much any guy is tall to me! My husband is 6'2 but even if he was shorter I wouldn't mind.

JustinTheGreat · Answer

I’ve never met a woman in person who has rejected men because they were 5’10 5’11 etc. most women can’t tel the difference between a man who is 5’10 and 6’
im literally 5’3 and I can still pull women cause my face kinda cute or whateva lol

slatyb · Answer

I’m 5-8 and had no trouble dating no one. Now I m happily married to a beautiful woman.

Slartybartfast · Answer

When I'm in my hometown where at six two I'm average vs when I travel and I'm "tall" it's noticable. I'm invisible at home.  I'm popular when I travel.  It's quite obvious.

Anonymous · Answer

my current crush must be 5'8 or 5'9 and that's pretty good - i wouldn't care even if he was 5'6 or 5'7 - i just want him to be a couple inches taller than me at the least, and honestly, as a shorter girl, i wouldn't want a too-tall guy (personal preference!) height is just not a very important thing overall tho

mistixs · Answer

There are many guys shorter than 6'0 who are considered sex symbols so nope

Sasha_Gee · Answer

No. It's just one of the minor things a guy has to offer, height. There are so many things more important than theight.

Lowiu · Answer

For me the requirement is that he's at least a bit taller than me in heels like normal ones nothing extreme

BeMuse · Answer

Average male height globally is something like 5'6". Much shorter men than 6' have been mating for thousands of years all around the globe...

DesiUwU · Answer

As long as a guy is at least two inches taller than me, we’re good.

Fuentes · Answer

Yeah they're tons of woman with that rule but i live in a predom Hispanic area full of Latinas and i don't even think this rule applies to them here in Cali cause they're with alotta short dudes same as azn women. Luckily im tall.

WonderBell99 · Answer

Please stop going on Reddit and start meeting good women who are kind and see you as an individual.

IveGotNoName · Answer

My boyfriend is 5'8 (same as me), and I never thought about his height until he started talking about him having been insecure about it

SaoirseS · Answer

I am so freakin tired of height questions. No it isn’t real.

Ez-Bri-Z · Answer

As someone who is exactly 5'10, if date a guy smaller than me if he had a good personality

Twalli · Answer

It really depends on the girl. Most girls will SAY they don't care, but they do. I had a mother of a friend say in the same breath "Girls don't really care about height. It was really hard for me to find a guy taller than me when dating."

Kiran_Yagami · Answer

Of course it isn't. The percentage of men over 6 feet is less than 15%. Less than 5% over 6'2", and less than 1% over 6'4". So when average Betty tells you she doesn't date men under 6'4" , she's either a liar or she hasn't dated a man in her life.

Avicenna · Answer

I see guys under six feet tall with partners all the time. I think it's very exaggerated.

Amg147 · Answer

I am 5'10, so I don't mind 5'11, but I would prefer 6'0. Most guys like short girls.

rockytherock · Answer

I'd want a guy my height or shorter (5ft5) so i'd want them to be shorter

DeeDeeDeVour · Answer

My husband is 5'11" but I'd never think that's not tall.

_Troian_ · Answer

I am between 5.10 - 5.11ft never had problem about my height.

bones_20 · Answer

Wow I really hope not as that is one of the most ridiculous things ever.

ODC2112 · Answer

If 6 feet were really the standard I would have to spend my time fucking as where I live such a height is covered by 5% of men, however it is not so... unfortunately...

TheBigGuy9 · Answer

No. I would not fret over it. I’m 6’7” and thought for a time that women thought I was too tall. But I was just going through a rough patch. It happens. You’ll bounce back.

CallmeTheKnight · Answer

6ft is not a standard, that's just a preference. Don't let a woman's preference disillusion you on what's acceptable and what's not.

ElianaSchechter · Answer

5ft10 is the absolute minimum height, to be considered a man. A 5ft10/5ft11 man is attractive. 6ft+ is handsome and universally desired by women. 5ft9 and under is manlet. And manlets are gross!

Becky316 · Answer

My husband is 5'11. I love him for many reasons, his height is not even in the top 10

Tonita91996 · Answer

I stop looking at height because it is superficial.

zagor · Answer

That is ridiculous. You can be well under 6 feet and get a girl. Look up Mickey Rooney, married about 7 times.

Gal67 · Answer

Well, that's how tall I am (183 cm), so yes, that's not too much to ask of someone. If you don't measure up, then wear platform shoes.

Dchrls78104 · Answer

It's real only to the silliest and most superficial girls; in point of fact, I haven't seen it applied in my country.

Anonymous · Answer

It doesn't matter to me, I could date a guy shorter than me. I am 5'2, so most guys are taller than me. 5'9-5'11 is very tall to me.

unwokewoke · Answer

What 6 foot isn't a thing. So no one is hooking up with the 5 foot something people?

Deserter · Answer

Not for the vast majority of women. I'm 5'6, a lot of girls don't care

Mangospacho · Answer

I’ve never been rejected because I’m “only” 5’11. Being annoying? Sure. Being too short? Never.

OddBeMe · Answer

I see it a lot in “polls” online from girls. But then I see guys of all heights with gfs out and about. Maybe it’s just my perspective.

007kingifrit · Answer

its not real, its a symptom of too much social media use and women thinking they are worth more than they are because they get attention online

This_Is_My_Opinion8 · Answer

Here we go again! Never ever I say in public more couples where he is shorter, as in considerably shorter, than I do today.

Pohjolan · Answer

There isn't a set height standard anymore than a set penis standard. Some consider less than a certain length a dealbreaker and that's it.

Anonymous · Answer

Some of the most amazing and handsome guys I have ever met have been the same height as me (5’3) xD

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