Why do people care so much about height ?
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Just the opposite in fact. In my case, criticism only made me depressed, which in turn ended up with me stuffing my face. Funny how you preach about why one shouldn't care about one's height and yet turn around and say you criticize "fat people".
Since you have that dictionary in hand, look up hypocrite.
This happened with me too.Initially got depressed and became socially reclusive.But then i did a lot of soul searching and made a vow to get rid of this fat once it for all as this obesity was the root cause of all my troubles.
Initally i couldn't even run for 30 seconds but with perseverance and patience i got my results after a year.
Today i can swim for 4-5 miles(my peak speed being 36 sec/50 meter lap) and run for more than 8 miles non stop.
yea, but you're still short.0 -
Just as a general response to many posts in here:
Attraction is socially constructed, not natural.
kthxbye
Negative.
Its very much both.0 -
you probably didn't read what you posted......
"In 2007, research by the University of Central Lancashire suggested that the Napoleon complex may be a myth. The study discovered that short men were less likely to lose their temper than men of average height. "
You missed the point, it is a known issue that a lot of men deal with because they feel they need to meet some magical height to be accepted or appreciated. Same with penis sizes or boob sizes for women).
Trust me the exact same way you are there are millions of people who wouldn't think much about any of those things unless you are way outside the bell curve.
What I'm saying is, you are worried about people's dating preference that doesn't affect you. Some men don't like a woman with a booty, I say hooray for that cause it means more for the rest of us who do like it.
regarding dating whats worrisome is the preference of height over much important attributes like character and intellectual ability.
We are initially attracted through appearance in dating, otherwise you have to invest a lot more time into getting to know someone to establish the latter two qualities that you mentioned.
I know it worrisome but you have to start somewhere in the dating scene because you can't date everyone to find the perfect match. So having some preference helps you find someone sooner hopefully.0 -
Just the opposite in fact. In my case, criticism only made me depressed, which in turn ended up with me stuffing my face. Funny how you preach about why one shouldn't care about one's height and yet turn around and say you criticize "fat people".
Since you have that dictionary in hand, look up hypocrite.
This happened with me too.Initially got depressed and became socially reclusive.But then i did a lot of soul searching and made a vow to get rid of this fat once it for all as this obesity was the root cause of all my troubles.
Initally i couldn't even run for 30 seconds but with perseverance and patience i got my results after a year.
Today i can swim for 4-5 miles(my peak speed being 36 sec/50 meter lap) and run for more than 8 miles non stop.
Note the bolded part. Incorrect statement, based on your attitude in this thread.0 -
There is a reason chicks don't dig you, and it has nothing to do with your height.
Do you think i wrote this post to find a woman for me ? :bigsmile: :laugh:0 -
Just the opposite in fact. In my case, criticism only made me depressed, which in turn ended up with me stuffing my face. Funny how you preach about why one shouldn't care about one's height and yet turn around and say you criticize "fat people".
Since you have that dictionary in hand, look up hypocrite.
This happened with me too.Initially got depressed and became socially reclusive.But then i did a lot of soul searching and made a vow to get rid of this fat once it for all as this obesity was the root cause of all my troubles.
Initally i couldn't even run for 30 seconds but with perseverance and patience i got my results after a year.
Today i can swim for 4-5 miles(my peak speed being 36 sec/50 meter lap) and run for more than 8 miles non stop.
yea, but you're still short.
Rude. Funny, but rude.0 -
Just as a general response to many posts in here:
Attraction is socially constructed, not natural.
kthxbye
Oh man! Someone forgot to tell all Gay people, boy will their face be red when they find this information out!0 -
Just the opposite in fact. In my case, criticism only made me depressed, which in turn ended up with me stuffing my face. Funny how you preach about why one shouldn't care about one's height and yet turn around and say you criticize "fat people".
Since you have that dictionary in hand, look up hypocrite.
This happened with me too.Initially got depressed and became socially reclusive.But then i did a lot of soul searching and made a vow to get rid of this fat once it for all as this obesity was the root cause of all my troubles.
Initally i couldn't even run for 30 seconds but with perseverance and patience i got my results after a year.
Today i can swim for 4-5 miles(my peak speed being 36 sec/50 meter lap) and run for more than 8 miles non stop.
yea, but you're still short.
Rude. Funny, but rude.
Hey now, I agreed with him until it became "okay to bash fat people, but not okay to bash short people". Once stupidity comes into play, all rules are out the window
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Just the opposite in fact. In my case, criticism only made me depressed, which in turn ended up with me stuffing my face. Funny how you preach about why one shouldn't care about one's height and yet turn around and say you criticize "fat people".
Since you have that dictionary in hand, look up hypocrite.
This happened with me too.Initially got depressed and became socially reclusive.But then i did a lot of soul searching and made a vow to get rid of this fat once it for all as this obesity was the root cause of all my troubles.
Initally i couldn't even run for 30 seconds but with perseverance and patience i got my results after a year.
Today i can swim for 4-5 miles(my peak speed being 36 sec/50 meter lap) and run for more than 8 miles non stop.
yea, but you're still short.
Rude. Funny, but rude.
Hey now, I agreed with him until it became "okay to bash fat people, but not okay to bash short people". Once stupidity comes into play, all rules are out the window
How does one become fat?
It's because of idleness,overeating,lack of physical activity
By sugarcoating words to a fat person you will not make him change his habit.
I am saying this from a personal experience.0 -
yea, but you're still short.
and your point being ?0 -
There is a reason chicks don't dig you, and it has nothing to do with your height.
Do you think i wrote this post to find a woman for me ? :bigsmile: :laugh:
I imagine most men would be equally turned off.0 -
Just the opposite in fact. In my case, criticism only made me depressed, which in turn ended up with me stuffing my face. Funny how you preach about why one shouldn't care about one's height and yet turn around and say you criticize "fat people".
Since you have that dictionary in hand, look up hypocrite.
This happened with me too.Initially got depressed and became socially reclusive.But then i did a lot of soul searching and made a vow to get rid of this fat once it for all as this obesity was the root cause of all my troubles.
Initally i couldn't even run for 30 seconds but with perseverance and patience i got my results after a year.
Today i can swim for 4-5 miles(my peak speed being 36 sec/50 meter lap) and run for more than 8 miles non stop.
yea, but you're still short.
Rude. Funny, but rude.
Hey now, I agreed with him until it became "okay to bash fat people, but not okay to bash short people". Once stupidity comes into play, all rules are out the window
How does one become fat?
It's because of idleness,overeating,lack of physical activity
By sugarcoating words to a fat person you will not make him change his habit.
I am saying this from a personal experience.
Okay, but how is it any of your business if I am fat, or your neighbor, or even your sister/brother? It's not your business to "change" anyone except yourself.
And some studies have shown that "being fat" has to do with genetics as well.0 -
I'm 5' tall (short). My biggest obstacles are finding jeans that don't need hemmed and reaching items on the top shelf. I don't believe it's ever been an issue with the opposite sex. Now, finding great heels in a size 5 1/2, that's a problem!0
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Okay, but how is it any of your business if I am fat, or your neighbor, or even your sister/brother? It's not your business to "change" anyone except yourself.
And some studies have shown that "being fat" has to do with genetics as well.
None of my business if that obese person is not directly related to me.
But what i meant by "criticizing a fat person" is simply saying things like "do something about your obesity or else it would wreck your health".I never used the words like "inferior","subservient","menial" to address fat people.0 -
Okay, but how is it any of your business if I am fat, or your neighbor, or even your sister/brother? It's not your business to "change" anyone except yourself.
And some studies have shown that "being fat" has to do with genetics as well.
None of my business if that obese person is not directly related to me.
But what i meant by "criticizing a fat person" is simply saying things like "do something about your obesity or else it would wreck your health".I never used the words like "inferior","subservient","menial" to address fat people.
The fact that you don't see what's wrong with the bolded area is the issue I think.0 -
There is a reason chicks don't dig you, and it has nothing to do with your height.
Do you think i wrote this post to find a woman for me ? :bigsmile: :laugh:
I imagine most men would be equally turned off.
Well i had taken into consideration about getting some negative responses while starting this topic.0 -
There is a reason chicks don't dig you, and it has nothing to do with your height.
Do you think i wrote this post to find a woman for me ? :bigsmile: :laugh:
I imagine most men would be equally turned off.
Well i had taken into consideration about getting some negative responses while starting this topic.
I am not being negative with you at all.
You're saying some very unpleasant things and conveying an attitude that is offensive to most people.
It's not your height.0 -
Just as a general response to many posts in here:
Attraction is socially constructed, not natural.
kthxbye
Oh man! Someone forgot to tell all Gay people, boy will their face be red when they find this information out!
Interesting that you specifically pointed out gay people, i.e. "othering" them. I believe I was born with sexual fluidity and was socialized to be hetero. I think if you take a look at international work on culture and sexuality you will find sexuality cannot be separated from social context and that there is quite a variety of gender and sex constructs that are unlike our constructs in the West.0 -
you probably didn't read what you posted......
"In 2007, research by the University of Central Lancashire suggested that the Napoleon complex may be a myth. The study discovered that short men were less likely to lose their temper than men of average height. "
In addition Napoleon wasn't a short man, he was average and even a little taller then average for men of that time.0 -
But what i meant by "criticizing a fat person" is simply saying things like "do something about your obesity or else it would wreck your health".I never used the words like "inferior","subservient","menial" to address fat people.
actually what you said was
which translates into you thinking it is perfectly acceptable to spew insults at fat people. stop trying to backtrack and make it seem like you meant something else.i deserved each an every insulting rants directed at me because i became fat because of my own deeds and bad choices0 -
Just as a general response to many posts in here:
Attraction is socially constructed, not natural.
kthxbye
Oh man! Someone forgot to tell all Gay people, boy will their face be red when they find this information out!
Interesting that you specifically pointed out gay people, i.e. "othering" them. I believe I was born with sexual fluidity and was socialized to be hetero. I think if you take a look at international work on culture and sexuality you will find sexuality cannot be separated from social context and that there is quite a variety of gender and sex constructs that are unlike our constructs in the West.
Err. The point is there would not be "others" to "other" if the entirety of physical attraction were socially constructed. Can bend the edges quite a bit, but nature does have a strong say.0 -
OP I would suggest you stop worrying about your physical height and try being less of a mental midget.0
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I am 5"8 my mate at work is 6"7 - we look a bit daft when standing next to each other and spend most of our time insulting each other.
I always say look at dogs, big dogs die young little ones live longer - you don't see many 6 foot pensioners !
I have no scientific proof it's just a good response to his insults. Both my sons are taller than me and I am taller than my dad. My height has never bothered me, I can get on all the rides at Disney, I have plenty of leg room on planes. I don't get the sport reference perhaps height is an advantage for basket ball but definitely not for dwarf throwing and limbo dancing.
Lionel messi is short yet boy can he play football
Anyway the boss Willie Wonka is coming.......must go !0 -
Tall is to women as supermodel is to men. Which of the two is the harder to overcome?
Enough said.0 -
While strolling through MFP forums i noticed people's monomania with height & their proclamation of how lucky they are to be tall and the numero uno thing they see in in prospective date/spouse is height.
I don't understand this fixation over elevation as if being tall is like enthroned with superhuman abilities and being short is akin to being castigated to a life of mediocrity.
Ofcourse height gives an edge in many arenas, especially sports, but one should not deduce that short people are subservient.
Pillorying someone for being plump is intelligible but lambasting someone for being short is pure bigotry because unlike weight your height is not under your control as it has more to do with genetics.
Not to mention Gandhi,Martin luther king,Tom Cruise,Woody Allen,Napoleon Bonaparte,Bono,Robert Downey Jr.,Anthony Hopkins,Dustin hoffman achieved eminence despite being diminutive.
As for short people being physically inferior you should read about Gurkhas of British & Indian army and how these 5'0 lilliputians decimated monstrously tall Germans and Italians in WW2. On many occasion they single handedly turned the tide towards allied forces.So fearsome were they that it is said that axis soldiers wet their fronts and yellowed their backs on merely hearing the word "gurkha" .
I have also read of people as short as 5'1-5'2 completing BUD/SEAL training with flying colors.
So one should get off his condescending view of "tall =superior" .
sorry, i couldn't hear you from all the way up here.0 -
Just as a general response to many posts in here:
Attraction is socially constructed, not natural.
kthxbye
Oh man! Someone forgot to tell all Gay people, boy will their face be red when they find this information out!
Interesting that you specifically pointed out gay people, i.e. "othering" them. I believe I was born with sexual fluidity and was socialized to be hetero. I think if you take a look at international work on culture and sexuality you will find sexuality cannot be separated from social context and that there is quite a variety of gender and sex constructs that are unlike our constructs in the West.
Err. The point is there would not be "others" to "other" if the entirety of physical attraction were socially constructed. Can bend the edges quite a bit, but nature does have a strong say.
As a bisexual woman, I feel like I was basically born this way. However, even it was a choice on my part because of some societal reason I am not fully aware of, I don't see what that would matter. The only people worth ridiculing are those who are judgement DBs and proud of their, er, achievements.0 -
Pillorying someone for being plump is intelligible but lambasting someone for being short is pure bigotry because unlike weight your height is not under your control as it has more to do with genetics.
Biased, much? "Oh, height is genetics, but weight isn't." Sorry to tell you this, but genetics plays a role in weight as well. Frankly, it sounds like this is your form of a denunciation. You're character assassinating people because they happen to be attracted to someone who is a little taller than average? It doesn't make sense.
Furthermore, why would it be "intelligible," to vituperate someone for being overweight? It wouldn't.0 -
While strolling through MFP forums i noticed people's monomania with height & their proclamation of how lucky they are to be tall and the numero uno thing they see in in prospective date/spouse is height.
I don't understand this fixation over elevation as if being tall is like enthroned with superhuman abilities and being short is akin to being castigated to a life of mediocrity.
Ofcourse height gives an edge in many arenas, especially sports, but one should not deduce that short people are subservient.
Pillorying someone for being plump is intelligible but lambasting someone for being short is pure bigotry because unlike weight your height is not under your control as it has more to do with genetics.
Not to mention Gandhi,Martin luther king,Tom Cruise,Woody Allen,Napoleon Bonaparte,Bono,Robert Downey Jr.,Anthony Hopkins,Dustin hoffman achieved eminence despite being diminutive.
As for short people being physically inferior you should read about Gurkhas of British & Indian army and how these 5'0 lilliputians decimated monstrously tall Germans and Italians in WW2. On many occasion they single handedly turned the tide towards allied forces.So fearsome were they that it is said that axis soldiers wet their fronts and yellowed their backs on merely hearing the word "gurkha" .
I have also read of people as short as 5'1-5'2 completing BUD/SEAL training with flying colors.
So one should get off his condescending view of "tall =superior" .
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is it okay to find people not attractive because they sound extremely self righteous?0 -
As a former obese person i must say that i deserved each an every insulting rants directed at me because i became fat because of my own deeds and bad choices.
No; this is ridiculous. Bad choices do not open the door for everyone in the universe to insult or rant at you.0 -
Just as a general response to many posts in here:
Attraction is socially constructed, not natural.
kthxbye
Oh man! Someone forgot to tell all Gay people, boy will their face be red when they find this information out!
Interesting that you specifically pointed out gay people, i.e. "othering" them. I believe I was born with sexual fluidity and was socialized to be hetero. I think if you take a look at international work on culture and sexuality you will find sexuality cannot be separated from social context and that there is quite a variety of gender and sex constructs that are unlike our constructs in the West.
Err. The point is there would not be "others" to "other" if the entirety of physical attraction were socially constructed. Can bend the edges quite a bit, but nature does have a strong say.
Well, we're all unique because we have completely unique experiences. Our psychological makeup is largely due to our personal development based on our experiences.0
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