Height Pros/Cons

In the self conscience thread below it seems there are quite a few men (suprisingly) and women that do not like their height.

So guys and gals: How tall are you and what are the pros/cons of being that tall?

I am 169cm (5'6.5") which is shorter than the average in the western world.
Pros:
Anything to do with health - less stress on the heart, less stressing the back and knees etc.
Comfortable - seats in car/bus/airplane, buying clothes, furniture etc.
Cons:
women like tall man. taller then them and taller generally.
people tend to associate tall men with authority and leadership. Short people need to prove themselves, you can't just walk into a room and be respected, you have to show something, say something, to earn respect.

I don't like my height. I want to be more average 5'5 would be great. At 4'10 every pound is like 5lbs to another, I guess. It's always been a down fall for me.

4'10? i pat you on the head lol

exactly why I hate being this short! It's a curse. I have to stand on a chair or climb on the counter just to reach the second shelves in my kitchen. I told my husband in our next house he is going to have to custom build our kitchen.

5'10.

Pro: I'm 5 freaking 10. No one is going to try and come up and attack me in a dark alley, especially if I have my 5 inch platforms on. Also, most men I meet seem to dig tall chicks.

Con: Being taller than most of the boys at my high school really sucked. Alot. Also, the amazon jokes get old, really quick. Shopping for jeans that aren't highwaters is a bit harder, but not impossible (I'm all legs.)

that sums it up for me. I am also 5'10" I don't get amazon jokes. My hubby is taller than me so it is all good.

I'm 5'2", and in general, I like my height:

Pros: Most males are taller than me (everyone I've been attracted to has been, at least); I can wear high heels without feeling *really* tall; I have more room to play on the pole (LOL!) and I fit easily into most overhead storage compartments!! LOL!!

Cons: Hard to reach things up high... but appealing to my tall hubby (or another tall male, most are chivalrous enough to help a girl out!) generally fixes this problem; almost always have to get formal dresses hemmed, a lot... but I guess that's not too big a deal!

I am 6 feet tall.
Pros: I like having really long legs and never have to worry about certain styles making me look short. I can command a room when I need to. I can carry a lot of extra weight without looking "fat."
Cons: I can't wear short dresses without showing a little too much of my business. I don't feel very dainty or feminine, especially next to my shorter friends.

5' tall

Pros: I fit in, on, and under just about anything.
I don't need to duck under things very often.
Buying shoes is easy (size 6.5 - 7.5).
I consider anyone 5'5" or higher tall.
I have never looked my age.
I blend in well with children. :ohwell:
I can move through a crowd like a little cockroach. :laugh:
I'm almost average height when I wear 2.5" heels.

Cons: Kissing my 6'4" husband is tough sometimes, but we manage. :blushing: :smooched:
I have to climb to reach things up high, which I consider anything above my head.
If my husband wants to hide something from me, he puts it above my eye level because he knows I won't see it. :devil:
I can't reach the gas pedal in some cars, even with the seat almost all the way forward.
The seat belt usually goes right across my neck.
Most pants, skirts, and dresses are too long.
My boobs match my smaller frame (and are losing weight right along with the rest of me). :grumble:
People resting their arm on my head, like others have mentioned. My 6'2" son thinks it's hilarious.
I have never looked my age.
My husband feels self conscious when we dance together.
I can't see anything in a crowd except backs and butts. This can be a pro sometimes. :bigsmile:
My foot is too short to wear 4" heels. I may as well put on ballet pointe shoes and walk around. :noway:
I'm only going to get shorter as I get older.

6' 3 1/2"

Pros: a swimmer's body, more or less
Cons: because my arms are long I'm bad at the bench press

5' 10''

Pro: Tall enough to appeal to most women who don't like short men
Short enough to not be lanky and maintain a muscular look
Stronger than most tall men (medium frame guys usually are)
Great agility

Cons: Gotta work harder to stay within a certain weight range (extra weight shows up easier)
Cant reach extra tall spaces
Medium frame women on heels look taller lol

5'1"
Pros:
The water from the shower hits me right on the head.
My feet never hang off the end of the bed.
I can ride in the backseat of anyone's car.
Airplane seats are tolerable.

Cons:
Groups make me ride shotgun.
Can't reach the upper cabinets or top shelves at the store
If the garage door opener goes out, I can quite grab the release string.

Just under 5' 1".

Pros: Fun sized, hiding is easier, I look younger than I really am, most guys are taller than I am.

Cons: Short jokes, clothes are too big, "OMG! You're soooo cuuuute!", there is very little I can reach, easily forgotten if I'm not tall enough to reach your line of sight, when I turn 21: "You don't look old enough to drink.", "Why aren't you in school?", every pound shows, I'm short.

As someone of an average height, I've never understood this overwhelming insecurity many especially tall and short people have.

5'6"

Pro - It's a nice average height!

Con - My bf is only 5'7" or so. I wouldn't mind being a bit shorter just so I can get the "I'm tiny" feeling!

4" 10 1/2"

Pros: I love my height. I'm different. I stand out. I'm cute. I fit in very small places.

Cons: I can't reach anything and have to climb the shelves at grocery stores. Men try to lift me. I HATE that.

5'11 and change--

Pro's - I did play basketball and volleyball (still do)

Con's - Finding a man who appreciates a tall woman , clothes that are long enough (not that the fact that my *kitten* needs a bigger size than my waist dictates isn't an issue in itself, lol), bumping my head or accidentily putting my hand in the ceiling fan when stretching or doing jumping jacks. Riding in a small car, long legs makes it very uncomfortable and very funny looking.

5'5"

Pros: Not too short, not too tall, gaining weight isn't noticeable (people think I'm 20-30lbs lighter than I actually am), weight loss is noticeable.

Cons: Sometimes I feel like I'm too tall because there are a lot of short people around where I live, I always wanted to be small and petite.
Honestly, I know I'm really not that tall. There are no negatives to my height.