Do you like your height?

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If you could change yourself to be shorter or taller would you?
I'm very short only 4'10 and it usually doesn't bother me sometimes i pull out my arms reaching for things, hate having to climb on counters/tables. Also having to drive with the seat all the way forward is a pain. So maybe I'd add a few inches to at least be in the 5ft range.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I friggin' love being tall. My whole life, just about eveyone has tried to make me feel bad about myself for being "the tall girl," by making fun of me or telling me dumb stuff like guys don't like tall girls, but I love it. My whole dad's side of the family is tall, I wear heels, I embrace it. Growing up, I was never picked last in gym class. I've never felt intimidated by anyone in life. It has helped me professionally when I became a manager because there was a certain power to looking eye to eye with or down at male employees specifically because the shorter female bosses rarely got the same respect I did. There is also the time saver/convenience factor of being able to get stuff down from just about any high shelf and not having to wait or risk life and limb trying to climb on things.

VIVANT · Accepted Answer

My height is perfectly fine I think other women my height look very graceful, but it doesn’t suit me & I always feel awkward. I should be about 6 inches taller so I always look like I’m not finished growing & it’s really annoying. Even when clothes fit perfectly I look like something is not quite right. I think if I was naturally this height I might prefer it to bring 6 feet tall but as it is I just feel scrunched up. This is why I like wearing thick shoes. Not to be taller per se but to feel more balanced. Oh well.

MCheetah · Accepted Answer

(SHORT VERSION, NO PUN INTENDED) There is quite literally nothing positive about my height. Women don't want it, you're not light and agile like the extremely-short, you're not powerful like the tall ones are; it's all negatives and zero positives; you're just small and weak; but "commonly" small and weak, like every other worthless pissant who thinks being a valueless creature is a "good thing" for some reason.  I literally can't express in word how much I hate it. Loathe it. Despise it beyond all measure. If I could change myself to be taller, I'd be my true height I was actually SUPPOSED to be before the Precocious Puberty kicked in, which is 6'5"/195 cm. At that height, you're just seen as a man and nothing less.

TadCurious · Accepted Answer

I'm pretty much fine with my height. I'm 6' 3" and it's easy for me to reach things that are high. But in my own self body image I don't think of myself as being *that* tall, at least for a guy. And it gets old having people say "you're tall!" when you first meet them. It's weird because I would never say "gosh you're short" when I meet someone.
I don't hit my head on things nearly as much anymore like I did when I had my growth spurt as a 14 year old. Lol.
😃

petitedollbabee · Answer

Sometimes I wish I was a bit taller so that i can wear fancy dresses without them going past my feet, but overall I’m pretty happy. I can get away with buying childrens clothes and shoes, which makes shopping cheaper. And sometimes the kids isles have better materials and clothes than the womens sections.

MysticAngel5000 · Answer

I'm 5'3, so I have some issues reaching things especially at work and stuff. But hey - then I just get to have people do it for me! Lol I have no issue laughing at myself for being shorter. I will tease others who are tall as long as they are ok with it and I know they won't be offended and know I'm JUST playing. I mostly only banter like that with people I actually know and am buddies with because I definitely don't want to offend anyone or make anyone think I'm making fun of them.

Some people are tall, some are short. It all works out! If you hate being short and are a female, wear some heels!

Ms_Facesitter · Answer

Yes I do, I am 6'1, 6'4 in heels. I don't think I would change myself. I've only ever known this. But sometimes I do wonder what it's like to be small and be completely embraced by your partner, I probably sound weird. But you being short can make that happen easier. But I like my height, It's fun to be able to reach things that others can not. In crowds you don't have as much trouble looking over others.

Sonorous · Answer

Oh yeah. Sure, in school I got bullied for my facial features, bodily dimensions, bodyfat distribution & prominence, voice, personality, demeanor, financial status, social status, outfit choices, haircuts, etc.

But nobody could roast me on my height. Because I was in a socially acceptable range baby! 💪 Hell yeah

Th3ft · Answer

Wow! That is pretty short! Haha! I mean I’m 5’9 and and have always felt short around my brothers and their friends but maybe that is why I have always liked petite girls! That 4’8 to 5,3 is right up my ally! Although now that I think about it my ex was like 5’5-6 so I dont know…

Bob92220 · Answer

I'm 5' 8" and I've always been happy with my weight.

I learned that Tom Cruise wears elevator shoes so I bought a pair that made me 6 feet tall. In my experience, a tall person's perspective is different from that of a shorter man. Women were nicer to me.

LovingLoverReturned · Answer

Yes. I haven't had any reasons to want to change, thankfully.

I'm tall for a female... but there are still lots of males taller than me.

I don't like extreme differences when it comes to dating. I want us to be able to kiss each other easily. I'm not like a baby waiting to be picked up for a kiss LOL.

letuswaltzforthedead · Answer

I like my height, I think there's multiple benefits to being shorter than the usual. Honestly, my preference would be to have been on the tall side of things, like 5'10 or 5'11. Mostly since a lot of the guys I've known perfer girls taller than them (they're short and welp, so am i). Also because no one can pretend not to see you, you're literally taller than everyone. Also dresses and adult clothing would fit me for once lol.

Shamalien · Answer

I’ve always thought it was the perfect height. Sometimes I wish I was taller when I’m around taller men, but being over 6ft already has it’s share of inconveniences so I’m probably good where I’m at. Another part of me thinks though shit, if I’ma be this tall I may as well go for it and be 6’3 at least haha

Mitt15 · Answer

I am 5'8 and i don't want my height to increase or decrease , when I was in school my height was really short even I had to reach out to table to take things , no harm in it unless it becomes extremely embarrassing, There are lot of guys who like short girl , they find them cute.

Don't hate yourself , just enjoy what ever God gives you.

Anonymous · Answer

I don't hate my height (I'm 6'5") but it definitely is a 6 feet and under world. I have a hard time finding long sleeve shirts that fit me in the arms even in big and tall stores ( big and tall stores are made more for big not so much for tall. They should call them "big" stores). And you pay more for bigger sizes. Compact car's are uncomfortable as hell and my knees hit the dash in most cars, and i have to slouch to see out the front window properly. I have to sit at an angle in stadium seats because my knees hit the seat in front of me. The mirror in most bathrooms sits too low.

RedStealthOperative · Answer

Would be nice to be taller, but I've heard a lot of really tall people have back issues, and don't live as long. Also for shorter guys, muscles appear to fill out a lot quicker.

There's pros and cons with each, but for me, yeah, I'd like a few more inches. I'm like 5'8". I'd take at least 2 more inches to that. It must be fun for tall people to tower over us shorties. Lol

Voppass · Answer

I m 190cm, and would like 3-5cm more. Just because of basketball, but also I have friend that is so short but he is good on vertical so you can achive all if you work on it. If you want to be taller I think there ate some strecthing exercises, also you can gain some muscle and grow a bit on that type, or simply wear tall shoes. Think Air Force 1 have like 3cm height gain. Fila or some brands like that I think have some of very tall shoes, and you can put im shoes second shoe (i forgot how it is called, thing your feet is on) . I dont mind if someone is short, I just prefer girls that are not to short.

Xoxocutekitty · Answer

When I was a middle schooler, I always wanted to be a flight attendant.

Major airlines minimum is 5'5" although some airlines allow 5'3".

So I wouldn't mind being 5'3" to have the option of doing it to travel the world (on an income) for a couple years.

Man-O-Metal · Answer

5’9” and loving it. I used to think my height was suuuper short for a guy. Now I’m ok with it. And even though 4’10” is shorter, don’t let it bother you. You may have to accommodate for a few things, but short girls are very cute. I prefer dating girls shorter than me because I like seeing them reach up to meet me for a hug. So there’s pros and cons just like everything else.

WindAtMyBack · Answer

I'm 5-6. I wouldn't change it. There is no reason to and it would be weird because it wouldn't be me any more it would be someone else.

As far as liking it, I never think about it one way or the other. It is what it is. I was well into my adulthood before I even knew there was "supposed" to be anything wrong with it. By then I knew it wasn't true.

For me it's a completely 100% irrelevant non-issue.

TheUniqueOne96 · Answer

I'm okay with it, but it has it's pros and cons.

Like if I find clothes and shoes that fit me, they'll be cheaper, as I'm 159cm and fit kid sized stuff better, as embarrassing as that may be to hear.

Travelling in a plane is also easier, as I can just lean forward and fall asleep, compared to a taller person having to barely lean back as the seat is pretty straight.

Lyndsielee666 · Answer

I’m 5’2 and I’ve fallen off my kitchen counter cooking dinner so many damn times. Definitely would be a bit taller if I had the choice 😂

FootfetishistBoy · Answer

Im 5'5 and slim and I used to see my height in a positive way, but nowadays i just feel like a boy in front of other men.

My positive view of being short is that it makes me feel more submissive in front of other men and sometimes women (Im bi), but I would like to change my height to 5'10 to be more succesful with girls, but also to feel and be seen as more dominant in public and be treated like a man not a boy.

TwiNshichamp1 · Answer

Iam 6.5 feet tall and I like my height so bad 😍 I play basketball, I can be a model, I can play volleyball too even getting into the Army (here is the most advantage) and having many opportunities in life. I don't want to grow more what I have is enough.

Cherry234 · Answer

I thought about wanting to be shorter but I think my height is nice. I just don't like people telling me I'm tall all the time because I'm really not that tall.

Emiliamazing · Answer

I am nearly a foot shorter than my husband, and I kind of like it :-). I wouldn’t mind being a couple of inches taller, but I like the height difference, somehow it is comforting.

viaamtrak · Answer

I might wish to be a little taller. I had times when I was younger when certain gitls would not date me only because I am 5'7" and they wanted tall boyfriends only. That is a kind of prejudice, but we cannpt change that one.

meetkitty123 · Answer

Yes 🥰 I love my height. I am me and thats what I like about it. Im 5'2 and I am content with it.

TCredo · Answer

Happy with mine at 6' 3" - and will fully admit that I have often imagined our heights being wonderfully complimentary for all sorts of fun things ;)

Pinay_ako · Answer

I’m 4’11 and I don’t like it. I want to be at least 5’2 😂

HawkPerception · Answer

I'm only 5'9 and I do wish I was at least 6' a lot of the time. I've told that I'm cute many times, but if I was just a bit taller and bigger I'd be hot.

On_cloud_wine · Answer

Considering all the guys I’ve ever fancied are my height or an inch or 2 taller, yes.. Back then, I was hoping I’d grow to be like 5’8 but not I’m happy and content and learned to love being 5’4.

blondfrog · Answer

Sure its okay its average height. Average is good. Most things for humans are build for average height people. Being too tall is also bad. You will develop more back problems.

Blackcosmo · Answer

My height has frozen for some reason but I'm at a very good height for my age. Of course I'd like to get at least 3 inches taller. My family members are taller too.  I'm 5'5.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Except for hitting my head on things, sometimes, and not being able to fit in modern cars, anymore, or find clothes that fit, I'm okay with it. Although, I'm guessing it's also what scares most girls away.

Cubus · Answer

I'm 5'11. I would prefer to be an inch ot two taller, but I'm fine with my height by the way. being a fun size is good :)

idk87334F · Answer

Hmmm, although I would like to be taller (I am around 5 foot 1), I don't dislike it as God made me that way so I'm just going to be thankful. :)

Anonymous · Answer

5ft 11 is alright, but it's an inch shorter than 6ft. My older brother continued to grow at my age, and he's 6ft 3 now.

6ft would be ideal though. I always hear about girls turning down guys who aren't 6ft+

ChillTime101 · Answer

I am short but I embrace it. Don't care what others think. I love me for me. Wouldn't change my height.

MTC29 · Answer

I'm 5-10, which is a little above average height for an American man. Even so, 6 feet would be a nice round number.

VikingWarLord · Answer

Damn shortie I could lift you over my head a gazillion times If you're under 120 lbs that is

elly91 · Answer

I'm 5'9. I actually like my height and if I could I'd actually make myself a little bit taller.

susie22 · Answer

I'm very happy with my height. I'm 5'8", and my boyfriend is a bit over 6'6" in bare feet. In my high heels things look just right.

Lynx122 · Answer

Yes I like everything about my body except that I'd like to work out more but I hope I can do that soon!! :)

DryGermanGuy · Answer

Being 6 foot+, I am the guy getting asked to grab something from the upper shelfs in the grocery stores! Oh well… 😁😁

JustinTheGreat · Answer

I’m super short. Like even shorter than most women lol  I wish I could be taller but I’ve accepted it at this point. It’s not something I’m insecure about anymore

matchrestore · Answer

I'm a full foot taller than you, which is pretty average for men, and I've never really desired to be taller or shorter.

Bubbles16 · Answer

I do wish I was little taller because last time I checked I'm 5'3 but I think I could be going through a growth spurt because I've been feeling hungrier than usual and I saw increased hunger is a sign of a growth spurt

Snsl153 · Answer

Yes, I do actually. It allows me to look down on people.

Jen_27 · Answer

No I never would. Even I'm 5'7 I still want to be taller

rosemilk · Answer

i like my height. i'm 5'5. if i could, i'd want to be 5'7 but it's not a big deal

skyeee_ · Answer

heck no i am now shorter than lots of people in my class whereas in primary school i was one of the tallest

Apulu_Imback · Answer

I'm 5'5 and I'm pretty satisfied with my height. I don't want to grow more than 5'6 though

Crafteroon · Answer

Yes. I'm 6'3, although I like to blame my height for my general lack of coordination. Graceful is not my forte.

Freyke · Answer

I'm 5'9 and I like my height, I am not too tall I am not too short. Just about right. I like girls who are tall and with this height, you basically have more girls who are tall so life is great.

marish01 · Answer

I want to get limb lengthenning surgeries to become 5'11

ChrisMaster69 · Answer

I’m 5’11 and it’s fine for me, tbh I never really worry about a persons height.

Wsx2wsx2ws · Answer

I would rate you an 8. Then you would be very 4'10 8. ;)

Whatever2929292 · Answer

Yea I am fine with it. Not super short or super tall.

exitseven · Answer

I am just short of 6 feet. It seems a good height. I hardly ever hit my head on stuff and I can reach the top shelves of my kitchen cabinets.

NYCQuestions1976 · Answer

I'm just below average in height, and it's totally fine with me, because with my personality I'm at least 6'3". 😂

NathanDavis · Answer

nope... I would like to be one inch shorter...

SixFootSexy · Answer

6'7 here... beyond shopping for clothes and traveling, I really enjoy my height.

beebella · Answer

No, I wish I was about 5'3". That way I'm still short, but not too short. 😂

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