Ladies: Guys shorter then you?!
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It's personal preference really. I wouldn't met you guys and say "Wow he is so noticeably 1inch shorter than her. How could she date him?" But I wouldn't say that to anyone not matter the height difference. I will say though I only had one crush on this guy (while we were in high school) he was 5'5 and I am 5'7 and it mattered to me at first but then it didn't anymore lol. However I have never dated anyone shorter than me. And my hubby is 5'9-5'10ish0
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Because its only 1 inch, I say go for it, although it sucks when you wanna wear high heels... its up to you...if you don't wanna give up heels, then you need to be comfortable with you looking taller then him and not give a damn about our judgemental society!0
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Um.. really? What's wrong with short dudes? How would it feel if some guy said he wouldn't date you because you were too tall? Too short. Too big boned. Too narrow-shouldered. Your eyes were too green. Your hair was too light. I mean... I understand preference, but seriously? I don't understand how anyone could be so shallow as to let a wonderful person slip through their fingers just because he was "too short."
I don't know. Maybe I'm biased.
Umm... I wouldnt care?
Lol. His preference is HIS preference...
There would be somebody out there that would like all those things about me. :drinker:0 -
She didn't care, why should yòu?
Bcuz Im not her?0 -
Because its only 1 inch, I say go for it, although it sucks when you wanna wear high heels... its up to you...if you don't wanna give up heels, then you need to be comfortable with you looking taller then him and not give a damn about our judgemental society!
Its not about society.
I could care less what they think....
If I did I wouldnt date black guys or be pansexual.
Its just something I was thinking about and was curious about others opinions.0 -
I'm only 5'2 (and a half, ha ha) so if a guy is shorter than me...which is a very tough thing to be...nope. Sorry but no. I am very weird and prefer men who tower over me. I don't know why.0
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Are you attracted to him? Short isn't my preference but it would depend on the person.So ive met this guy who is totally cute.
Hes really sweet.
Hes in the Airforce (So he has a career).
He makes me laugh.
Ect ect...
BUT
I am only 5'3" so I already consider myself to be short AND he is only 5'2"... I know that its not much but its really kinda pushing it for me...
What about you ladies?!
Short guys?!0 -
I'm 5' exactly and I have never met a guy shorter than me!!!
If I did it just wouldn't work out:/ Who would get the **** out of the cabinets that I can't reach??
Exactly! This must be why I like the very tall men;)0 -
Give him a chance. I also tend to date tall men, but height isn't everything. I wouldn't let a great man go just because he's an inch shorter than me. Rock your heels, who cares if he's shorter? The older I get the more important things like personality, how they treat me, career, etc. become and the less important things like height are. Worry about how he treats you and if you have a connection. In the grand scheme of things height is trivial.0
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I'm 5' exactly and I have never met a guy shorter than me!!!
If I did it just wouldn't work out:/ Who would get the **** out of the cabinets that I can't reach??
Exactly! This must be why I like the very tall men;)
Agreed. I already have to use a stool to reach my cupboards (they are so high in my apt) and if I have to give HIM a boost there is a problem. Hahahaah.0 -
She didn't care, why should yòu?
Bcuz Im not her?
That's the oddest example of a shorter man with a tall woman ever!!! Lol!!!
Btw axle rose circa 1990's is 5'9" ish...and rich!!0 -
I'm 5' exactly and I have never met a guy shorter than me!!!
If I did it just wouldn't work out:/ Who would get the **** out of the cabinets that I can't reach??
*raises hand*It was a question. I don't understand where the preference comes from, so I'm assuming it's got to do with a sexist idea of men being dominant or protective. Calm down.
I've been waiting for this one to pop up. No one is allowed to compare men and women in any way, shape, or form anymore, without it being sexist and in some way an indicator of some conspiracy in which men hold women down for their own benifit.
MOST women like the feeling of being protected and sheltered that a taller boyfriend gives (don't worry, the fact that you're setting women's rights back 50yrs is ok with us men). MOST men like the feeling of protecting and sheltering they get when their girlfriend is shorter (I guess this makes us sexist pigs...sadly).
Which is it... there's no such thing as the patriarchy, or you're okay with the women's movement being set back?
Confusing.
/sigh...that's all I have to say to this.
I'm not going to get into a feminist debate on this thread...but the fact of the matter is that if a woman wants me to put my big, strong...manly arms (notice how that phrase has never been said 'womanly arms'?? Something to think about there yeah?) around her, or for me to be taller than she is to make her feel protected, she's not setting women's rights back a day, much less 50yrs. Additionally, if I WANT to put my arms around her, or stand 5" taller than she is to make her feel protected, I'm not some kind of sexist *kitten*.
THAT was the purpose of my post. Oddly enough, very few people outside of feminists have a CLUE what 'patriarchy' is in the context you're using it. And nearly EVERYONE else understood my post, precisely how I intended.
Something to think about there...too.shorter than me = not my preference & to whoever says 'i wouldn't date girls that are shallow like you' - that's just ridiculous. everyone has preferences ... everyone! even on a subconscious level. anyways, the reason i wouldn't is because i am 5'3 - it's hard to find guys shorter than that. i will admit my head placed in a mans chest with his arms wrapped around me does make me feel safe and protected - secure in the world - does it set women's rights back 50 years? yah a bit extreme with that comment buddy. feeling that comfort is important to a lot of women i know - so who cares if she finds it in a tall man? other people find it in how built a guy is or how attractive he is - guys find it in women that can cook or dress a certain way. but i do agree - if a man came into my life who made me feel that way and was my size or smaller i would give it a go for sure.
I think you misunderstood, I agree with you completely. A womans head on my chest in that context...is a pretty important thing for me. Does this mean she's less than I am? No. Does it mean she's not my equal? Umm...no. Does it mean that when I have a hell of a headache, that laying on the couch with my head in her lap while she strokes my temple makes me less than she is?
Umm...HELL no.
There was a pretty substantial amount of sarcasm in my post that may or may not have translated properly it seems...and it was directed at that initial, unwarranted feminist remark about height preferances being sexist.0 -
If you are questioning a relationship with him because of his height then I think there is no point. Fall for someone because of who they are and take what they have to give. He is the perfect height for you to kiss when ever you want to without having to pull him down. He can give you the best hug because he is the perfect height to wrap around you. He seems for so many reasons that you mentioned to be a wonderful guy and a hell of a catch. BUT if you aren't sure then give him a break and don't flirt or lead him on in any way. He can't help being short anymore than you can help if you have a zit on your face. I have dated taller and shorter men and that was never anything I thought of as an issue. Really I never even thought of it until this post! Follow your heart and don't break his because you can.0
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I am 5'7 and my fiance is 6'5, but if he was 5'6 I would still be with him.0
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I'm 5' exactly and I have never met a guy shorter than me!!!
If I did it just wouldn't work out:/ Who would get the **** out of the cabinets that I can't reach??
*raises hand*It was a question. I don't understand where the preference comes from, so I'm assuming it's got to do with a sexist idea of men being dominant or protective. Calm down.
I've been waiting for this one to pop up. No one is allowed to compare men and women in any way, shape, or form anymore, without it being sexist and in some way an indicator of some conspiracy in which men hold women down for their own benifit.
MOST women like the feeling of being protected and sheltered that a taller boyfriend gives (don't worry, the fact that you're setting women's rights back 50yrs is ok with us men). MOST men like the feeling of protecting and sheltering they get when their girlfriend is shorter (I guess this makes us sexist pigs...sadly).
Which is it... there's no such thing as the patriarchy, or you're okay with the women's movement being set back?
Confusing.
/sigh...that's all I have to say to this.
I'm not going to get into a feminist debate on this thread...but the fact of the matter is that if a woman wants me to put my big, strong...manly arms (notice how that phrase has never been said 'womanly arms'?? Something to think about there yeah?) around her, or for me to be taller than she is to make her feel protected, she's not setting women's rights back a day, much less 50yrs. Additionally, if I WANT to put my arms around her, or stand 5" taller than she is to make her feel protected, I'm not some kind of sexist *kitten*.
THAT was the purpose of my post. Oddly enough, very few people outside of feminists have a CLUE what 'patriarchy' is in the context you're using it. And nearly EVERYONE else understood my post, precisely how I intended.
Something to think about there...too.shorter than me = not my preference & to whoever says 'i wouldn't date girls that are shallow like you' - that's just ridiculous. everyone has preferences ... everyone! even on a subconscious level. anyways, the reason i wouldn't is because i am 5'3 - it's hard to find guys shorter than that. i will admit my head placed in a mans chest with his arms wrapped around me does make me feel safe and protected - secure in the world - does it set women's rights back 50 years? yah a bit extreme with that comment buddy. feeling that comfort is important to a lot of women i know - so who cares if she finds it in a tall man? other people find it in how built a guy is or how attractive he is - guys find it in women that can cook or dress a certain way. but i do agree - if a man came into my life who made me feel that way and was my size or smaller i would give it a go for sure.
I think you misunderstood, I agree with you completely. A womans head on my chest in that context...is a pretty important thing for me. Does this mean she's less than I am? No. Does it mean she's not my equal? Umm...no. Does it mean that when I have a hell of a headache, that laying on the couch with my head in her lap while she strokes my temple makes me less than she is?
Umm...HELL no.
There was a pretty substantial amount of sarcasm in my post that may or may not have translated properly it seems...and it was directed at that initial, unwarranted feminist remark about height preferances being sexist.
waaaayyyy to go. Lol.0 -
I'm 5'5", the guy I'm currently interested in is 5'4" I don't mind that he's shorter but I wouldn't go any shorter than that.0
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no no no, I'm 5'2 and would not date anyone shorter than me. I don't care if its shallow or not I need someone to pick me up and my feet actually lift off the ground0
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Sorry... couldn't do it. I'm 5'9 and I have to SEARCH to find a good guy taller than me.0
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i have a friend who swears by short guys
she says she likes the "banty rooster" attitude and the "tripod effect"
short guys aren't for me, though. i like 'em BIG.
i also like 'em modest and shy, and most small framed guys i know seem to try to hard at life0 -
I am 5'2", my husband is 5'7". I have friends taller then him. WHO CARES?! He treats me a like a princess and is the nicest guy ever. If he treats you right, dont break up with him bc he is short.0
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I'm 5'5 and my hubby is 5'3. I always thought I would end up with some 6'2 god, but when I started looking at their qualities instead of their quantities, I started looking elsewhere. My hubby may not be sky high, but he works for me. *shrugs shoulders*0
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Would definitely. I would not discriminate. Having so many rules about who you date may make you miss out on the love of your life...0
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My husband is nearly an inch shorter than me. I hate it that i can't wear heels or tall shoes, but seriously, at 5"11 i don't need to anyway. Although i was a little petty about it in the lead up to our wedding - I made sure that the combination of my wedding shoes and his wedding shoes at least evened out the height thing - I didn't want to look shorter than him in our wedding photos!
But I don't think an inch is anything to worry about. I have a friend who's 6 foot and her husband is at least 6 inches shorter than her.
It's really not what's important, i don't think!
(but then, i'm married to a shorty
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I'm 5'6. Guys are short out here compared to me. They just don't make them big anymore... lol
I don't mind. I'd date a lil person if he/she makes me happy.0 -
I am 5'2", my husband is 5'7". I have friends taller then him. WHO CARES?! He treats me a like a princess and is the nicest guy ever. If he treats you right, dont break up with him bc he is short.
Ur husband is taller then you....
Kinda dont relate lol.0 -
I am 5'10" I dated a guy for 3 years who was 5'8"ish I didn't care.0
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I don't think I could date a guy shorter than me.. I'm only 5'1 in the first place lol.0
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My ex-bf was my height (5'9). I didn't care....I could tell it bothered him sometimes lol...Oh well....0
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I am 5'9 and my boyfriend is 5'6. We have been together for almost 6 yrs and the height difference isnt even noticed.0
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No...but there was this one time.....and I was shocked! Would have never thought :laugh:0
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