Women: How much does a guy's height really matter?

CindyMarcuzAdams

I would like to say it doesn't matter but it does to an extent. My late hubby was shorter than me. I went thru life with my head cocked to one side in pics, and being hunched over. Could never wear heels. My new hubby is 4 inches taller and I can now stand tall.

BinaryPulsar

I`m 5`2`` and don`t wear very high heels. I think as long as a guy is 5`1 or taller, that is fine with me. Helps if he is a good dancer. I really do not care how tall a guy is, if he is fun to dance with. My husband is taller than me, though. But, I dance with a lot men that are not tall.

And look at Peter Dinklage. I`m sure he has no trouble with the ladies.

MrTolerable

fascinating

:laugh:

savannahribeiro

Height's not an issue (It is hard to find someone shorter than me, as I just recently broke 5'4" and I am 20).

sweetcurlz67

I'm 5'6.5" I prefer taller men - 5'9" or taller. Will make exception for super cool, smokin hot, compatible 5'8" dude.

seltzermint555

I am 5'8" and my husband is over 6' and yes, I love that he is taller than me. I won't lie about that. But I have dated plenty of guys who were approximately my height (5'7-5'10") and even a couple of shorter guys. It was never an issue.

Of course non-physical traits, factors, etc, are very important - but when dealing with the PHYSICAL stuff, I was always FAR more concerned with other factors than height. I have known girls who would rather date a totally average looking 6'4" guy than a 5'8" guy with a gorgeous smile, intense eyes, nice shoulders/arms...I'm the opposite.

For me, the biggest potential issue would be the GUY having a problem with it or feeling weird about me being taller. Same deal with when I always dated big guys because I was overweight...I felt nervous that a guy might have issues with me being heavier/bigger. Although my husband was always "bigger" than me, he was thin and fit and I was obese when we first met and weighed more than he did. He didn't have an issue with it and by that time, I was at a level maturity-wise that I didn't either. I was attracted to him and could appreciate his very strong attraction to me.

I tend to think a lot of short guy/tall girl couples are adorable...whether I'm correct or not, it causes me to assume that they are both very confident and attracted to one another, and that's cool. I have never thought it looked "wrong" or weird.

zrmac804

I've never really cared one way or the other, as long as he doesn't have the Short Guy complex, which really is unattractive.

I agree with this. I'm attracted to guys who are easy-going and comfortable in their own skin.

shannonbrewelch

I'm a tall girl, almost 5'10 and my boyfriend is about 5'11 and I would love him even if he were my height.

Being tall is attractive, but I would much rather be with a guy with substance.

OhhNiff

Taller is preferred, but it is never a deciding factor.

alicia0412

I always thought I preferred tall guys, but my boyfriend is shorter (by about 1/4" and I never let him forget it) and it doesn't bother me at all. Sometimes I do miss wearing high heels though, since I don't want to tower over him.

Beautiful_disaster40

Tall please

scotoer60154

Beautiful_dis I am super tall LOL

Megan101792

I want to be able to wear heels and still be on tippy toes to kiss. I'm weird I know

uggins311

So women can be shallow too.... I dig that... And I come in at a towering 5' 8" ladies.... I also find women taller than me very attractive, does that make me weird? Society says yes.

__freckles__

So women can be shallow too.... I dig that... And I come in at a towering 5' 8" ladies.... I also find women taller than me very attractive, does that make me weird? Society says yes.

We are most definitely shallow. No shame.

brevislux

It doesn't really. I think if he's shorter than me it could be a turn off (but not a deal breaker). But my partner is only 5 cms taller than me (2 inches), and I'm fine with that.

I should point out I'm 5'4, so there aren't many guys who are shorter than me.

__freckles__

I'm 5'8 and once dated a guy who was 5'6. Ultimately broke up for different reasons, but I found out I preferred taller men. Hubby is 6'1 and is the perfect height for me.

baba_helly

It matters when I need something off the top shelf

kissmeplease305

I'm 5'9" and I can reach the top shelves just fine!

uggins311

So women can be shallow too.... I dig that... And I come in at a towering 5' 8" ladies.... I also find women taller than me very attractive, does that make me weird? Society says yes.

We are most definitely shallow. No shame.

Don't worry... being shallow is a 2 way street, too bad the magazine industry never caught on to the desired body types that men seek in women.

water_coloured

Personally, I prefer guys around 6'1". A couple inches shorter is fine though.

IHateThinkingOfAUsername

All other factors being equal I would choose a tall man over a medium/short man. But in life all the other factors are very rarely equal. I do like being wrapped up in a hug from a man taller than me with strong arms.

Megan101792

All other factors being equal I would choose a tall man over a medium/short man. But in life all the other factors are very rarely equal. I do like being wrapped up in a hug from a man taller than me with strong arms.

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LAT1963

If you're a straight guy under 6 feet tall you may as well just kill yourself now.

Joking.

I think the height difference matters more than absolute height. I think a difference greater than 4 inches is a bit awkward, regardless of which partner is the taller one.

kendall916

Well... I'm a short gal. Having a tall guy does have it's advantages. The question is: does the guy prefer short gals or gals close to his height? :ohwell:

thebigcb

Mine is taller than me :-)

loribethrice

As long as he is 5'9 or taller (I am 5'9) then I am ok. It's my own insecurities, not a reflection of the man.

lessbounce

It never really bothered me until I met my husband, I'm 5"1 he is 6"2 and he is just brilliant for reaching things in high up places :happy:

magic8ballkr

i hate to admit it, but it does matter to me. As long as they're taller than me, I'm happy. But I don't think I could be comfortable in relationship with someone shorter than me.

TavistockToad

Height is something most of us have considerably less control over than, for example, weight; we're often told that judging a potential partner based on their weight is shallow.

So, how important is a guy's height?

i'll be honest... i like tall men... i've never really dated anyone under 6 foot, my husband is 6ft2... i dont think its a deliberate choice, i just seem to find tall men more attractive!