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

cakebatter07 · October 2014

It doesn't matter as much as guys think it does. I'm a bit over 5'7", and I like to wear heels and wedges, so I'm considered taller than the average female. Of course I would prefer a guy taller than me. But personality, body, and face are much more important, and no one is perfect.

joshua3179 · October 2014

It always seems to go like this.. "So josh, how tall are you. Me: I'm 6'4". " mmmmm wow" and then through reading words typed I a screen I can see a phone, mouse, keyboard something fall on the floor... Lmao jk

SarahJohnson1234 · October 2014

Same height or taller is preferred but that because it's a survival instinct isn't it. You would feel safer with a bigger person than a small one.

engodwin · October 2014

I def have a "type" and he is tall... I'm 5'1" and I like guys around 6' or more - sorry tall ladies for taking your men

But also - strong jaw line, light eyes (blue or green), and all the "other" stuff - personality, values, morals, etc.

Found my prince charming

shadowofender · October 2014

I'm over 5'11'' by a little bit, so pretty tall.
My boyfriend is 5'7''.
I've dated as short as 5'4'' for a man,.

Height is literally the last thing I careabout in terms of physical attraction.

lorib642 · October 2014

My husband is the same height as me, 5'5" . It doesn't matter to me, but I am glad that our 13 year old son is already taller than us, just because I know it does matter to some people.

Francl27 · October 2014

It doesn't matter to me at all, although I'd probably prefer someone who isn't TOO tall. I'm 5'5" though so I guess unless we're talking giants, it doesn't matter that much.

I also don't wear heels, maybe short ones occasionally but it's not my thing.

ThePhoenixIsRising · October 2014

I wanted tall children so height came into play in my decision.

perseverance14 · October 2014

I don't think short women have this issue, I am 5' 2" and I never did, but my husband is 6 ft.

50sFit · October 2014

It's been studied and validated that taller guys tend to get further in life as a group.
And that applies to success with the ladies as well.
Either resolve to be the exception that proves the rule...or SUCK IT UP!

sunglasses_and_ocean_waves · October 2014

RllyGudTweetr wrote: »

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?

First I hate this new board because I can't tell if I'm quoting a necro'd thread but this "oh we can't have a preference" junk bugs me. We're often told this?? By whom? And why do you care?

I don't like overly tall guys. Yuck. I'm small, and I don't want someone towering over me all the time. 5' 8" - 5' 11" is perfect for me. I like wearing heels, so it's nice when they're that tall.

Am I going to completely dismiss a great guy because he's too tall or too short? of course not. But he's not catching my eye. I like what I like. If someone finds that shallow, I find them to be judgmental and creepy.