I like this guy but he’s shorter than me and that makes me feel kinda insecure. He’s literally one of my favorite people, should I still pursue him?

[Anonymous]

I like this guy but I’m like 5’7” and he’s about 3- 4 inches shorter than me (so a noticble difference) We’re both 16 so maybe he’ll grow I don’t know?

We’re really good friends, he’s hilarious, takes time to talk to me and make me smile. Overall he’s one of my favorite people and I’m sure he likes me.

I’m kinda insecure about the fact he’s so much shorter than me which makes me feel we’d stand outa md look awkward and we’re already in very different social circles so it just makes me feel double self conscious.

Either I need to get over my insecurity about my height or not pursue him but I don’t know how and it stress me out.

What can I do?

[NamerOfStars]

Ask yourself just what it is that you fear. Mockery? Well, you'll face that in life no matter what you do. Social rejection? Well, that's a natural fear; we are pack animals, after all. But people who'll reject you over stupid nonsense like dating a short guy are the kind of people who'll reject you over ANY kind of stupid nonsense, and while it's no fun at the time, it's better to find out BEFORE you put faith in them.

Now, what SHOULD you fear? A life without any risk. Seventy years from now, do you want to be sitting around the retirement home, listening to Becky blabber on about the time she and her friends got drunk and woke up on another continent, but have nothing to counter it with because you have no stories of your own? Do you want to consign yourself to spending the last years of your life as an untested raconteur because you were always cautious, prudent, and sensible? Wounds heal, scars fade, prison terms end, but a story is forever.

Of course, a story that ends with "... and then we all died" may be great in the afterlife, but that's farther than most people want to go, and that's fine. Good, even. But you're just talking about dating a guy in a way that might raise a few eyebrows. Much lower risk in that. Still a good place to start.

Think like this woman, but without the spite:

[Sparkie460]

Who cares about the height difference. If you like the guy and he likes you, go for it. He will probably grow a few inches more

[Emanon25]

If you don’t feel insecure about it then don’t because you would regret it anytime you see a cute tall guy

[Wise4myage]

Don't let height get in the way of having fun!