Final Heaven Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Okay this is a question for all the ladies. Does height really matter ? Would you date a guy who is shorter then you? Or even consider them as your potential boyfriend? If so how much shorter or is there a minimum requirement thingy? Link to post Share on other sites
kitten chick Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Different people have different preferences. Some women like tall men and some like short men and some really just don't care. Stop worrying about generalizations and see if it matters to the person you're interested in. Link to post Share on other sites
lilmoma1973 Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Different people have different preferences. Some women like tall men and some like short men and some really just don't care. Stop worrying about generalizations and see if it matters to the person you're interested in. Exactly is what is on the inside that counts !! Link to post Share on other sites
Realityinyourface Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 I hate to throw reality into the picture, but OF COURSE HEIGHT MATTERS to most woman. Just look at any on the online dating sites that list height requirements that a particular woman may have, and either it is left blank (the minority), or it shows a height a couple of inches or more than the woman's listed height. Link to post Share on other sites
Merin Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 For me it wouldn't matter if I found someone that blew me away and he just happened to be short, I would still date him. My BF is 6'3 and I'm only 5'5 while I do like that he is tall, it isn't the reason I started dating him. If he had been shorter, I still would've been attracted to him Link to post Share on other sites
Roo-bie2 Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 It shouldn't matter. Men date and marry women shorter them all the time, not big of a deal. Why would the opposite be any different for women. Link to post Share on other sites
vampira Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I have a preference for men that are taller than me although if I really liked a guy's personality I wouldnt turn him down simply because he was shorter than me. I've had guys say to me, I wish you were taller and it annoys me. I am 5'5 (hardly short anyway) and there's no control I have over that, so people either accept it or quit wasting time. lol. Link to post Share on other sites
dnm1010 Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 i cant date short guys.. i know it sounds superficial and im really not .. but i am not attracted to short guys.. im 5'3 and my FH is 6'6.. my sister doesnt mind short guys though- she likes them. short being 5'5.. i dont think she would date a guy shorter than she is though. cos were both pretty short even for girls.. Link to post Share on other sites
luckygirl Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I am a very petite young woman. I am only 4'11''. There are no MEN shorter than me. I do not have to worry about it. If a male is shorter than me, he must be a child! If there were men shorter than me, I probably would not date them. I am in a relationship with someone who is 6'0''. It is a little uncomfortable to stand up and kiss, but it is fun in b-d. Link to post Share on other sites
witabix Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 This is interesting to me, as a guy. I recently had my spinal column operated on. They had to support the spine with a column of mercury. Now on a hot day I am ten feet tall, and on a really cold day my gf has to carry me around in a bucket! No reaally! Link to post Share on other sites
blind_otter Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I am a very petite young woman. I am only 4'11''. There are no MEN shorter than me. I do not have to worry about it. If a male is shorter than me, he must be a child! If there were men shorter than me, I probably would not date them. I am in a relationship with someone who is 6'0''. It is a little uncomfortable to stand up and kiss, but it is fun in b-d. What? How is this possible? I mean, I'm 5'1. And I absolutely hate dating guys who are 6' or taller. Even 5'11 is pushing it. The physics don't work for me. I hate having my face smooshed into some guy's hairy sweaty chest. It's ok for like 20 seconds or so, but not for like 5 minutes straight (before you change position, hah). My exhusband was 5'6. Perfect height for me. My head fit just under his chin. I dated one guy who was 6'7. That was a nightmare. Link to post Share on other sites
Yamaha Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 This is interesting to me, as a guy. I recently had my spinal column operated on. They had to support the spine with a column of mercury. Now on a hot day I am ten feet tall, and on a really cold day my gf has to carry me around in a bucket! No reaally! :lmao: Link to post Share on other sites
nicki Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 I'm petite, and my preference is for guys to be at least 5'8, and shorter than 6 feet. It's just what I'm initially attracted to. (Makes me feel protected, as girly as that sounds.) I'd date a shorter guy, but I would probably have to know him and grow to really like him first. I would guess it's like some guys not being initially attracted to me because I am petite with small boobs. There are men who prefer larger women. So I go for the booty guys! I am what I am. I work what I've got. And most guys enjoy someone they can have fun with, regardless of physical characteristics. Preferences don't matter once someone gets to know and like a person. Same for you. Once girls know you, you will have a great advantage. You just may need a little more time in the getting to know you stage before asking (some of) them out. You are what you are. Have a love me or leave me fun attitude. Women love confidence. I bet you are a great catch. Link to post Share on other sites
SmoochieFace Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 It shouldn't matter as height has no bearing on the character of a person but then again character isn't exactly high on the priority list. It matters to those who fall for those ridiculous stereotypes relating to height. Link to post Share on other sites
lilmoma1973 Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 I really don't have a prefrence as long as they are good to me that is all that matters to me. It is what is on the inside that counts for me !! Link to post Share on other sites
slubberdegullion Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 I remember seeing an Oprah show once (yes, I saw it once... so sue me) where Oprah was trying to set up some friend of hers with an eligible bachelor. This friend of hers (Gail? that may have been her name, but I forget) was adamant that the fellow had to be a certain height or over, 5'11", I think. I was pondering this for some time, and wondered that if a fellow was invited on and said that his preference was for someone who didn't exceed 20 lbs overweight, he wouldn't be interested, he'd probably be labelled as shallow, etc. But for some reason, if a woman wants a tall man because that's her preference, nobody gives it a second thought. Just an observation. Link to post Share on other sites
SmoochieFace Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 I remember seeing an Oprah show once (yes, I saw it once... so sue me) where Oprah was trying to set up some friend of hers with an eligible bachelor. This friend of hers (Gail? that may have been her name, but I forget) was adamant that the fellow had to be a certain height or over, 5'11", I think. I was pondering this for some time, and wondered that if a fellow was invited on and said that if a woman was more than 20 lbs overweight, he wouldn't be interested, he'd probably be labelled as shallow, etc. But for some reason, if a woman wants a tall man because that's her preference, nobody gives it a second thought. Just an observation. Absolutely! I have yet to find a more glaring double standard than this. I dunno... I don't understand this *height thing* to be honest. As a *short* person I have been passed up many times as a result of this silliness... funny but height doesn't matter to me and I have great latitude when it comes to weight (with more of a preference to the *voluptuous* look). Link to post Share on other sites
witabix Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 I have found it to be something that some women are into, I am quite tall, and it has been mentioned on more than one occasion. I guess its as shallow as any other physical preference. One of my SO's was 4'11" (me 6'3"), we managed ok. Just we never had any one to talk to during lovemaking! Its the same as saying a girl has to be blonde or slim or whatever. Its something you cannot control, but IME, it has been a factor in SOME men's attitudes. The Naploean Effect? Just as having large breasts, blue eyes, and blonde hair has had an effect on SOME women's attitudes. Who cares really, you are what you are, thats it. Link to post Share on other sites
RainyDayWoman Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 i would never date a man shorter than me. Link to post Share on other sites
NYCmitch25 Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Okay this is a question for all the ladies. Does height really matter ? Would you date a guy who is shorter then you? Or even consider them as your potential boyfriend? If so how much shorter or is there a minimum requirement thingy? Because women are just as shallow as some of the men they complain about. It's actually expected but also obnoxious at the same time. A friend of mine, a great guy, nice dressing, excellent cook, good job, etc. etc. can't get a date just because he's 5 2". I tried to hook him up with a gal that was "just looking for a nice guy" but he didn't fit the mold.. God, I'm starting to get sick of the plastic society we live in.. GRRR Link to post Share on other sites
SmoochieFace Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 God, I'm starting to get sick of the plastic society we live in.. GRRR I hear you, Mitch. I'm ready to *check out* of it any day now. Link to post Share on other sites
morrigan Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 I'm 5'10" and have dated guys both shorter (5'6") and taller than me. If the shorter guy doesn't have continuous insecurity about his height (not wanting a gf to wear heels), it's not something I'd even dwell on. I do think all of us have a certain preference, whether it's weight, height or hair/eye color. Link to post Share on other sites
RainyDayWoman Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 if preferring a guy to be taller than me so don't i feel like a big, giant, buffoon standing next to him, or generally feel bigger than him, which would make me uncomfortable, then i guess i'm shallow. oh, well. i also wouldn't date a guy who was very skinny--i am not attacted to that, and i shouldn't have to pretend to be attracted to it just to be "fair." it's not about being plastic, it's not about requiring perfection--it's called having an opinion and being turned on by some things and turned off by others. i also prefer guys with hair to bald guys, dark hair rather than blonde, and blue or green eyes as opposed to brown. i would also hope he would have no gender-specific issues, or mental or physical ailments. i would like him to be a normal size, in regard to weight--not too big, not small. this is not to say i will always reject a person who doesn't fit this mold, but naturally it's just what i lean toward--and leaning toward the opposite would simply be an exception. gosh, i am a jerk. i know a lot of jerks, too. shame on us. Link to post Share on other sites
cal gal Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Height - as long as he is taller than me it's fine. I am 5'6" - I think the main thing is he needs to be honest, upfront and kindhearted. I am totally over my man needed to be extremely attractive, used to be a big priority, but I would almost take the ugliest guy around if it meant he would be kind and faithful! Respect is high on the list as well... Hmmmm I feel a new thread coming along!!! Link to post Share on other sites
SmoochieFace Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 if preferring a guy to be taller than me so don't i feel like a big, giant, buffoon standing next to him, or generally feel bigger than him, which would make me uncomfortable, then i guess i'm shallow. But why does that make you feel uncomfortable? This something I have never understood. What is the importance of having your man be *bigger* than you? Link to post Share on other sites
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