Girls, confirm or deny my theory about a guy's height?

[Anonymous]

First of all, I'm 5'8 but I'm not insecure at all. So give it to me straight, I promise I can handle it.

So I have this theory that girls mainly like taller guys because they generally feel more protected around tall dudes. But this feeling doesn't always hold much weight in the real world.

I agree that with the average 6'3 dude vs the average 5'8 dude, the 6'3 dude has a weight and reach advantage if they were to fight. But I'm not talking about averages.

Let's say you had to pick the most attractive guy out of two guys to date.

Guy A: He is 5'8, but is bigger and stronger than most guys. He does strength training and MMA and has been doing so for a long time. He can beat 99% of guys since most guys have no training whatsoever. And just to clarify, he is not steroid-like bodybuilder type big. He is natural and athletic.

Guy B: He is 6'3, lives a mostly sedentary lifestyle. He might do a sport that's more cardio-based like cycling or whatever. He's pretty skinny, but not to the point you think he is sick. Just average skinny. He's not a pussy, he is willing to fight when push comes to shove. He just has no real experience so against Guy A he wouldn't stand a chance.

You are objectively safer with Guy A.

Let's assume for the sake of this question, that both guys have same facial features and everything. Just a different body-composition and height. They also have the same personality, just different skills.

Also please ignore other factors. For example: "Guy A probably lives in the gym and I wouldn't like that"

I can also understand if you are a girl who is taller than 5'8 it might be a turn-off. If that's the case please assume Guy A is your height or an inch taller and add the same amount of height to Guy B.

Looking forward to hearing your opinions!

Guy A

Guy B

[provokeesmokee]

I've dated someone 1.5' taller than me and someone 4" taller.

Height doesn't fucking matter at all.

I don't count on men to protect me. They have proven they cannot and I have literally defended not only myself but my 1.5' taller then-bf against an attacker.

Most tall men I know actually struggle with coordination or have weak joints because they grew so quickly.

The ex who was near my height? Fucking cowardly and I literally had to let him win if we "wrestled" in bed.

Height means nothing when it comes to men. It's heart that means everything.

[Asker]

I wouldn't even want to be friends with such a man to be honest. That is a liability.

Can't fight is okay, won't fight is a problem. Assuming there's no other option ofcourse, leave ego out of it.

I don't think there's anything cowardly about avoiding or de-escalating a fight. I knew a 15 year old kid that got stabbed in the neck and bled to death for some ego contest.

But needing your woman to fight for you is ridiculous. Even if you can't fight, getting beat up while your woman gets to safety is better.

[LazerBean]

Honestly I think most of the girls who voted option b have to be trolling. Being skinny is less desirable than being 5'8. And when I say skinny, I do not mean lean fit. Lean-fit can be good. I just mean skinny. Heck, a little chubby is better than skinny.

[Asker]

Surprised me to be honest.

[jennifer_bloom]

Protection is a factor for healthy people and for unhealthy people, dominance or perceived dominance is a factor. Hailey Panettiere loved guys much bigger than herself even though they beat and hurt her and caused her great pain and injury. I believe she grew up with abusers and did not know how to relate to a normal man who would regard her as an equal and not a servant.

[menina]

They're both taller than me since I'm 5'5". I would be ok with either. But yes, women usually prefer tall men.

[Asker]

The reason I ask this is not to see if women would date a guy shorter than them. I'm trying to get to the bottom of why exactly women prefer taller. Not just taller than them, just taller in general and than other guys. If it was mainly the protection factor, Guy A should be the clear winner. Which so far it is but this post is still new so we shall see.

So if you had to make a choice, a guy that's a little taller than you but you'll be very safe with him.
Or a guy that's way taller than you but you're less safe with him compared to the other guy?

[menina]

I get your point. I can't speak for other women but I can speak for myself. In my case, it has nothing to do with protection. When I think about tall men, I don't even think about it. I just find them attractive.
However, if you want an answer I'm going to pick the first guy.

[WalnutButter]

My pal is 5' 6" and he's seen more ass than a cowboy's saddle. I didn't bother reading about the gym stuff.

[Anonymous]

Most of us are under 5'8" so that's often fine. For claiming you're not insecure, you're sure acting pretty insecure.

[Asker]

You're entitled to that opinion.

[Asker]

I just know many women prefer taller. I'm not saying 5'8 wouldn't be okay at all. I'm just interested to know if that preference has more to do with protection than anything else.

[Anonymous]

No for me it’s not about feeling protected, I’m simply just attracted to tall men. Like how it looks.

[Nikki1989]

Both are too tall for me. I am only 5'2.

[CoolCatMar1]

My boyfriend is 5'11 hahhaa he is also tall in front of you haha

[Nikki1989]

@CoolCatMar1 My husband is 5'7 and that is bad enough. I have to wear heels to get anywhere near to looking him in the eye.

[CoolCatMar1]

I understand...

[Anonymous]

Over 6ft? *Pussy is moist*