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

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  • CindyMarcuzAdams
    CindyMarcuzAdams Posts: 4,007 Member
    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
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
    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
    MrTolerable Posts: 1,593 Member
    fascinating

    :laugh:
  • savannahribeiro
    savannahribeiro Posts: 194 Member
    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
    sweetcurlz67 Posts: 1,168 Member
    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
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    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
    zrmac804 Posts: 369 Member
    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
    shannonbrewelch Posts: 63 Member
    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
    OhhNiff Posts: 1,397 Member
    Taller is preferred, but it is never a deciding factor.
  • alicia0412
    alicia0412 Posts: 165 Member
    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
    Beautiful_disaster40 Posts: 154
    Tall please
  • scotoer60154
    scotoer60154 Posts: 2
    Beautiful_dis I am super tall LOL
  • Megan101792
    Megan101792 Posts: 3,194 Member
    I want to be able to wear heels and still be on tippy toes to kiss. I'm weird I know
  • uggins311
    uggins311 Posts: 2,204 Member
    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__
    __freckles__ Posts: 1,238 Member
    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
    brevislux Posts: 1,093 Member
    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__
    __freckles__ Posts: 1,238 Member
    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
    baba_helly Posts: 810 Member
    It matters when I need something off the top shelf
  • kissmeplease305
    kissmeplease305 Posts: 200
    I'm 5'9" and I can reach the top shelves just fine! :tongue:
  • uggins311
    uggins311 Posts: 2,204 Member
    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
    water_coloured Posts: 81 Member
    Personally, I prefer guys around 6'1". A couple inches shorter is fine though.
  • IHateThinkingOfAUsername
    IHateThinkingOfAUsername Posts: 568 Member
    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
    Megan101792 Posts: 3,194 Member
    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.

    True
  • LAT1963
    LAT1963 Posts: 1,375 Member
    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
    kendall916 Posts: 4,222 Member
    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
    thebigcb Posts: 2,210 Member
    Mine is taller than me :-)
  • loribethrice
    loribethrice Posts: 620 Member
    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
    lessbounce Posts: 250 Member
    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
    magic8ballkr Posts: 35
    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
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    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!

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