Is there such a thing as "tall guy addiction" or is it just a girl thing? Am I normal? Have you had similar experiences?

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Tall guys are a lot hotter than short guys - bummer! When I think about the past few years I realize that my sexual preference for tall guys hasn't decreased but actually gotten stronger continuously. All the guys that I've ever dated were like really tall (6 feet and up), and although I would never admit it to anyone,  their height was actually what made me want them! A couple of years ago  there were these two friends of mine (guys). The one who I was closer with was like 5'7, and he fell in love with me, told me I was beautiful and he was just treating me well. However, I told him that I couldn't be together with him because I didn't want to lose him as a friend. He suspected it was because of his height and I told him it wasn't but  it actually was!  I felt so bad! Especially because I'm 5'2 so he is quite a bit taller than me but still there was this strong voice in my head that told me he was too short! Now comes the worst part! The other guy was the best friend of the 5'7 guy and he was like 6'2. I have  always had a crush on him!  One night there was a party and it just happened... we made out and had sex. He was so arrogant and never texted me back even though I sent him like 1 million text messages! We met a couple of times just for sex. He was really confident and I had the feeling that he enjoyed being "superior" to his 5'7 friend, that he could have what his friend couldn't have...  He was a dick, but still I was so "addicted" to him and would do everything he wanted from me just because I wanted to keep him or something. It was not the first time I've been stuck with someone who was actually bad for me, just because of their height.  It happens regularly and my "biology" seems to tell me that height is more important! Also, most of my female friends actually described their sex life as very similar and are also wondering about it like me. The two guys were never friends again... I kind of broke their friendship.

dantetheexplorer · Accepted Answer

Doesn't seem like anything out of the ordinary.
I myself have a strong preference for tall girls, preferably 175 cm (5'9") and above, although I do my best not to overlook other traits as well.

My dad and my mother are both not that short - 181 cm (5'11") and 172 cm (5'8") - and given that my sister and I are both also reasonably tall, my guess is that if both parents are tall, it is likely that the children will be tall as well.

Tall Man + Tall Woman = Tall Children

We already know that tall people, especially tall men, enjoy more benefits in life - I don't think is necessarily fair, because unlike work achievement or career, one's height is predetermined beforehand, via one's genetic blueprint. However, it is hard to change society's perception regarding the supposed advantages of height.

As it is, I don't feel that my preference for tall girls is at all abnormal, given that I want my future kids - if I do decide to have them - to have more chances of being tall.

As such, I don't see how your preference for tall guys can be anything but normal.
In fact, I would posit that is it the norm and evolution at play.

RxMc2401 · Accepted Answer

That’s wild.. I’m actually 6’5” so I’ll speak from my personal experience and say that every woman I’ve ever discussed the issue with has said she would prefer a tall man over a short one every time. I’m sure it’s got some primal component to it about feeling safe being with a guy that can protect you or maybe it’s that small girls like the idea that guys like me can lift you up onto the counter and just have our way with you.. Who knows.. That said, not all of us tall guys are assholes either. You should find yourself one that treats your happiness and well being like a priority, while still making sure that everyone in the room knows who you’re leaving with when you’re out together 😏

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I'm actually the opposite and prefer men around my height!(5'5"). You have a preference, and that's perfectly normal. But you shouldn't take your preferences for fact. your statement "Tall guys are a lot hotter than short guys - bummer!" is super rude and makes you sound like a bitch :/ bummer.

Flower7 · Accepted Answer

I'm attracted to only tall guys also. So I feel like this is normal. It seems to come naturally to women to want a taller guy.

ShadezMcgee · Answer

I understand preferences, but stating this as facts simply paints you poorly. Lots of men, myself included wish we could be 6' tall, but we aren't. It's not something we can change and we have to work on what we can change just to stand out.

Being 5' 8" doesn't make me any less of a man than a guy taller than me.

I would say the guy that was 5' 7" dodged a bullet with you and your superficial standards. Should have dumped you as a friend, too. Nice job on breaking his friendship with his friend too, Yoko.

TheFlak38 · Answer

If there is a "tall guy addiction" then there is a "female juicy bubble ass" addiction.

EyesOfGod · Answer

Girls almost universally want a tall man aka a guy over 6ft which is only 14% of the US population if men.

db684 · Answer

A lot of girls are attracted to taller guys, the same way that a lot of guys are attracted to girls with big boobs and ass. But we can't have everything we want. 🤷‍♂️ Following our instincts isn't always what's best for us.