Why do men lie about their height?

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Answer without whataboutisms, please. Thank you.

ODC2112 · Accepted Answer

Because tall men are more desirable to most women.

It is neither more nor less what women do. Except that women do it in a massive and socially accepted way.

The problem isn't the makeup, lying about height is equivalent to lying about breast size. Height is men's breasts.

Breast which until recently was not possible to increase. Let us remember that both bras with preformed cups or push-ups or the like are inventions of the twentieth century.

The height, unlike the breast, cannot be changed even surgically (for those suffering from dwarfism there are very painful methods, a former classmate of mine had many operations to gain a few cm).

The reasoning that the height of the one and great determinant of mating is a very nasty incel thing, which it tries to justify with measures of subjective decisions.

I am 187cm equivalent to 6'1 ", in a country, Italy, where the average male height of those born after 1980 is 175cm equivalent to 5'7" puts me in the 99th percentile. This doesn't change your life and it doesn't give you the opportunities you think you can have when you're short.

CoffeeBeanBlack · Accepted Answer

My guess is that it increases their chances of getting a date or they just don't know. There's a weird trend online of women asking for men that are at least 6 foot which disqualifies more than half of men automatically. I'm 5'10 for example. I don't get discouraged because in still reaosnably tall and people mistake me for being 6 foot. I imagine if I was 5'6 thatd be different. Mind you, plenty of those 6 foot searchers are like 5'4 and shorter so it feels like even more of an absurd requirement

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Some do... It's sort of catfishy... but you cannot blame them... if others KNEW they were short... a lot of them would look down upon them or ignore them completely and not give them a fair chance at life...

They are hoping that they can stall their potential mates for long enough so that... that person falls in love with their personality and forgives them for lying or something.

I mean... it could backfire pretty badly depending on who they are lying to.

They dont have evil intentions they just want to be seen for once...

Squaresquirrel · Accepted Answer

Personally I don't get it. I'm 5"7. If a guy says he is 5"9 and we meet, I will see he is more like 5"6. It is blatantly obvious.
Meanwhile, I can say even 20 lbs less if I have to, most guys will not realize it's not true.

UniquelyBasic · Answer

It probably increases the amount of women they can get with if they are taller. They also may not know their height but how can you mistake it by 4 inches or something. Maybe like a half inch to an inch, seems more reasonable. I dont see any point in lying, especially if you're going to meet up with this person face to face. They're going to know right away that you lied about height. It also makes a big deal about something that the other wouldn't have a problem with if you didn't lie about your height.

htmndg183 · Answer

It doesn't make sense to me either. I'm 5'10. Sure i might get more matches if i say 6ft but 5'10 isn't that bad either. So its best to stick with it. If i do match with someone, my real height will be visible to her anyways so no point in starting with a lie. I can however understand a slight deviation or perhaps an inch up or down or a couple cm perhaps maybe due to conversions but thats about it. Similarly i wouldn't want the woman to start off with a lie either. For example, if she's 6'1 but writes 5'9 and we meet on a date, i won't be disappointed that she's taller than me, I'll be peeved that she lied about it.

ManOnFire · Answer

I assume you're talking about if you're chatting with a guy online or like a dating site, and then when you meet him in person you see that he lied.

Having said that, I would partially understand why a short guy would lie about that online - although I still don't think it's right. But you have to understand that if they're significantly short for a man, they often are at a disadvantage and have a lot of self-esteem issues a. k. a. Napoleon complex, and I've known a good number of them. So if it's guys online you're talking about, I think they lie because they feel like they need to do a little false advertising to pull some women in, although it will never help them in the end once they really meet the girl in person.

HawkPerception · Answer

Same reason women lie about their age. I've never seen a reason to lie about my height. I'm 5'9 which is pretty average for men.

Women are generally attracted to taller, bigger, and stronger men, just as men are generally attracted to shorter, smaller, and weaker women. It's our biological disposition to be attracted to opposite physical attributes related to dominance and submission.

So of course short men might lie about their height, which might give them a better chance at getting through the door in dating.

Miristheiss · Answer

I never have. Even in high school, we would be asked to fill out some info about ourselves in regards to the basketball team playing an away game at another school. The school was making up a program for the game and wanted heights and positions we played to go into their program. Some of my teammates were fudging and adding and inch or two to their heights. I didn't. I didn't want to mislead the other school and their fans by them thinking a team of giants were showing up of 6-4 and 6-5 guys showing up but then a normal bunch of 6-1 and 6-2 guys arrive on game day.
I am 6-2... I've always said I'm 6-2. When I was playing ball... I wish I'd grown to 6-6 or 6-7 but 6-2 was good enough.

TonyV · Answer

Cause shallow women think they are owed a man over 6 foot tall, and sense tue vast majority of us men are under 6 foot the best chance to not get swiped left immediately is to lie.

So men lie about being tall cause women won't treat them like humans otherwise.

Geuss what, if I'm ever single and back in the toxic dating apps, I'm gonna lie about my damn zodiac sign 😂😂😂 "oh wow my signs a perfect match for yours"🤣

Your irrelevant unreasonable standards are what drive men to act like fuckboys that say whatever you want to hear.
We got no intentions of living lives of celibacy, so if you can't except us as 5'9"-5'10" then I geuss we'll just say 5'11" or 6'🤷‍♂️ sorry not sorry, you don't like lies? I don't like some bitch that only comes up to my belly button telling me I'm too short.

Adam1978 · Answer

I don't know, never done it. But I am not in the situation where lying about it would benefit me either. Since I am a tall guy. Seems pointless, as soon as you meet that lie will blowup in your face. And why would height mean anything if you aren't going to meet in person?

crossdressingrihno · Answer

It's a common belief between men that women care a lot about height and Men won't be able to even get their foot through the door unless they meet the woman's height requirements

Other times maybe we just don't remember like I don't remember my height specifically I think I'm about 5/8 but I could be taller could be shorter I don't know

Anyway that's what I had to say

Anonymous · Answer

I added an inch to my height when I was online dating. The reason is very simple: many women will disregard you automatically if you’re below a certain height, especially online. It’s all about getting an initial response, and that’s it.

Adding any more than an inch is too obvious, and also it might seem like only an inch is pointless, but it made a difference. I got more responses. I could also say that it’s strange that a woman would choose whether or not to speak to a guy over the difference of an inch.

In person, usually I’d meet women at night clubs, and I had an easier time catching a girl’s attention and getting them to like me. So I knew that I could probably attract these girls if they talked to me.

So then I’d lie about my height, they’d talk to me, they’d like me because we got on well, we’d go on a date, maybe they’d make a remark about my height and I’d just shrug it off, and then often it would go well anyway.

zyxacb · Answer

I'm 5'5... unlike a woman, or myself, once heavier, I can't develop make sacrifices to indulgence & comfort to develop disciplinary habits that will improve my height (and added benefit of health)... how do I get a woman to give me the fairness of a chance, against say, someone who is 6'2, of far lower intelligence, character, and respect, but gets a "free pass" of women throwing opportunity at them simply because they have a genetically appealing secondary sexual characteristic... hopefully exercising my verbal skills from years of nonfiction & classic literature have empowered me to articulate this in a way you'll understand.

Twitter-friendly version: men lie about their height because women, whether consciously, or unconsciously, make little effort against motivating them to, and give them massive incentive to do so.

Jemini_Crocket · Answer

Because there are so many women who think they're entitled to guys over 6 feet and really mealy judge men who aren't of this height. Usually these women are short as fuck.

I find this super silly. Women wear fake things, makeup, hair, nails, padded cups, lie all the time and then men lie about their height and suddenly it's a big problem.

Datboi65 · Answer

I stand at 6'0.5, and even I would be extremely turned off by a girl that has in her bio "don not swipe right if you are less than 6'0". It's immature and shallow. Dudes lie about height because it's something they cannot control, and because girls put a lot of emphasis on. It's OK to make fun of a dude over shit he can't control like his height, his penis size and his balding status, but God forbid he makes fun of a girl for her weight (which she can control), and people go bat-shit crazy.

ChrisMaster69 · Answer

Did not know this, seems a bit of a stupid thing to lie about. ’sorry I know I said I was 6 feet, however it rained and I’m 5’6’ im 5’11 but have never claimed 6feet as it would feel wrong

slatyb · Answer

When? In online dating? To avoid being filtered out, hoping that when someone meets them, they won't care about their height. Women do this too, lying about their age or weight, for the same reason. Both are rather stupid. Now the first impression they give is that they are a liar.

glennos89 · Answer

Insecurity maybe? 🤷🏼‍♂️
I don't see the point in lying about it but I'm a tall guy so I have nothing to complain about my height because woman in general prefer taller guys but I can understand that men that are small are insecure about their height

NYlatefun · Answer

I’m 6’1 and i never lie about it, but it’s very common to hear guys claiming to be my same height who actually are even an inch shorter than me. So yes.

FriendlyCanadianGuy · Answer

I've never lied about my height, I'm 6'2 I heard shorter guys try to , infact my 5'6 friend oftens says he's 5'8

Deserter · Answer

I don't personally but other men do, which enables other guys to do so, almost out of necessity.

Think about it, if a 5'7 guy says he's 5'9 and you're 5'9 and claim 5'9 in her mind she's envisioning a guy that's 5'5

FunkyMonkee · Answer

I've NEVER lied about my height! Why should I? So what if I've been 7' 11" since I was 5 years old!!

Anonymous · Answer

Why do women about their age? Same reason I guess?

It fascinates me how "important" height is to women it seems. But in general a lot of people don't know their true height I believe because they haven't actually measured themselves, so I think a lot of people guess or "think" they're a certain height, but aren't. Assuming we aren't talking about huge differences.

juniorJack · Answer

6foot 1inch, been tall is a pain at times! Bang ya head on many things these days, hanging baskets, low arch ways, plus washing lines too!
Dyslexia- yup I got that, manage with it and try and not let it get me down,

Abholos · Answer

I've never done it (maybe given inaccurate statements out of sheer ignorance, but never intentionally.) I don't know anyone who does/ has done it. Nor why anyone would, it'll be fairly obvious once you meet whoever you're trying to trick. But women seem to feel safer with men who are taller, and so it's an asset when it comes to dating, so if some one were to do it, I'd imagine that'd be the reason.

andreasderjuengere · Answer

What about... :D
I'd say that it's only a minority of ''us'' that does so.
Some people live with an idea that they can get away with ''stuff''; these are normally the ones who care little about the concerns and needs of others.

Nidal_AA · Answer

They wanna seem more attractive to be able to pull more women... Abd since height is one of the firsts things women consider then yeah thats what they wish they had...

Confidentandchill · Answer

How would we lie, it’s on our drivers license, passport etc.

HighValue · Answer

If they lied, really they didn't take their shoes off when measuring and they were obviously wearing high heels. lol  Stop going for those crossdressers and you won't have that problem. lol

Tjw78 · Answer

I don't lie about my height. I think a lot of guys feel people look down on them for being shorter but I don't know. I'm only 5'8" but I don't let it get me down, I can jump pretty high if I need to lol.

Anpu23 · Answer

Because many women have a minimum hight requirement to date them. So a guy who is 5' 11" may say he's 6' because many women say they won't date anyone under 6'

Cherry234 · Answer

Because they're insecure about their height or they think women don't want to be with them because they're not a certain height.

Sonorous · Answer

Because they don't want to be seen as genetically inferior.

Subarugirl · Answer

Generally the same reason people lie about anything, to make them selves seem better then they are. Basically the same reason some women will lie about their weight, insecurity, wanting to make themselves look better or more attractive, etc.

Babygirl_S · Answer

Because tall men are more desirable to most women. Height can make a huge difference in the way we see a man. Taller men seem more dominant even with average muscle mass.

nawtee_me · Answer

I have no idea. I am 5 foot 10 1/2 inches. Maybe 5’ 10” because I may have lost a little since I am getting old. I don’t lie about myself. Not even how short my penis is. I like myself as I am so why lie?

Flower7 · Answer

Maybe they think they’ll never meet the woman in person?

Aakash_Hangargi · Answer

How can someone lie about there height it's right infront of you?

20yearsolder · Answer

I don't lie about my height. Why do I see so many questions on here if guys like a short girl?

Lionman95 · Answer

Because they fear being rejected being not tall enough.

DonkeyDan · Answer

I wasn't aware men did, I've never lied about my height, but being tall I guess I never needed to.

lovedejj_xo · Answer

Insecurity I went on a date with a guy that put like 5’7 on his dating app. Ok whatever …. I meet him and he’s alittle shorter than me that pissed me off why are you lying. I’m already 5’4 like no.

Kaamraj · Answer

The same reason women lie about their weight and dress size. Height is a major contributor to determining a man's sexual mean value.

Steve-ram · Answer

Hahahaha i though I'm the only one lol, i think we only do that when we feel the partner might be taller or like talls

Anonymous · Answer

Becase men don't lie about their height? And if they lie they are not real men, but immature boys who lie their way out of everything.

exitseven · Answer

I don't know. It is something that you cannot hide for long.

Better_off_here · Answer

they want to seem like they are taller because they lack a part of their body they want woman to see, but we know they won't be able to show anyone too. :)

Anonymous · Answer

I'm 6'1 and was still considered too short but only by one person. It's impossible to find a date as a guy so might as well do anything to get a chance of just being able to meet someone in person even if it disgusts her

Purplehaze33 · Answer

Its because women like tall men the most. A lot of women like 5'3 and under i've come across only like guys 6'0+ despite not even being average height or taller themselves

Anonymous · Answer

For the same reason women lie about their weight.  ashamed because most people like taller men. ashamed because most people like slender women.

TexasRed95 · Answer

I haven't heard of anyone lying about their height. At least none that I know.

Baylay · Answer

I have no idea. But I'm 189cms that's a little over 6"2

Chthou95 · Answer

Because women don't like and even shit on short guys. You probably already know this though and just want to see what people will say anyway

John_Doesnt · Answer

Same reason women lie about how many sexual partners they've had.

MrJMM · Answer

I never lied about my height because I have no reason to lie.

msc545 · Answer

Men lie about their height because it is so important to women.

Ryfyle · Answer

Because no wants to be culled during the Midsummer Manlet removal night festival

Anonymous · Answer

Because most women want a tall guy. So in order to seem more attractive they lie about it. Personally I don't understand it. If she has a problem with my height then I don't want to date her.

berwise13 · Answer

I've never lied about my height it's not like you can hide it. I'm 6 ft tall and have been 40 years. It hasn't changed my personality or my looks.

red_knight · Answer

Same reason women wear a ton of make up or lie about their weight lol

In_Trance · Answer

For the same reason women use filters on their pictures

TommyMountainFigure · Answer

I wasn't aware guys lied about their height.. Is that anything like women lying about their weight?

Anonymous · Answer

Same reason women lie about their age, weight, body shape etc. Because women treat short men like absolute shit.

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