vermilion Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I was talking to a guy friend earlier about some girl he's into and he was talking about what he liked about her and said,"...and she's really short too which is a requirement for me. She's so cute- I asked her how tall she is- only 4'11" ! I found this comment really odd. She's only 4'11" and he towers above her at 6'7". I asked him why he only liked really short girls- is it because it makes him feel more 'manly'? He said no and that he just doesn't know why. I'm ~ 5'8" and feel so awkward because almost every couple I see at my school consists of a tall guy and really short girl. Also, my ex dumped me for a girl who's only ~ 5'0"...and he's 6'3" ! I mean, I'm not that bad am I? I was 7 inches shorter, so isn't that good enough!?!!? Yeah, I'm sort of sensitive about this subject incase you couldn't tell and just want to know what it is that's unnatractive about a taller girl like me and why some guys only date really short girls. Even my dad who's 6'5" is engaged to a woman who's under 5 feet. It's sort of funny when they try to kiss when both standing up because she's up on her tiptoes and he's bending way down. Ha, I feel weird submitting another thread already but this is something that's bugging me. Link to comment
agent1607307371 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Humm, most of the men around here seem to prefer taller women.. Mind you, my ex was 6'6" and I'm 5'2". He dumped me for a taller girl... Curious... Link to comment
Meow18 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Well, not ALL guys find ALL shorter women attractive. I mean, I even know guys who have dated girls taller than them! Everybody has that height preference they would prefer in the opposite sex. I mean, I don't know why, I don't think it makes us shallow but some people do have height preferences. Just like some people prefer brunettes over blondes. It's just one of those things that makes us unique, that we all like and prefer different things. I'm 5'8 1/2 and I've never had a problem with getting men's attention. Not to brag.. but I think that some guy's just like that about me. I have thought about the fact that maybe some guys would prefer shorter girls, but what can I do? I have to trust that I can be proud of what I am and still be loved for it. It's just all about being secure with what you have and who you are. You are just as capable of being loved and liked as much as another girl who is 4'11. You just have to find the right guy.. Link to comment
vermilion Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 I'm 5'8 1/2 and I've never had a problem with getting men's attention. I don't really have trouble getting guys attention either. But I have a feeling they overall find shorter girls attractive and wish I could be shorter. Another thing I've noticed is that a lot of them have bigger breasts and bottoms whereas me and a few of my taller friends are lacking in those areas so maybe it's that and not the height. Haha... But then again some of these girls end up gaining a lot of weight when their metabolism slows down. So I guess that's an advantage of being taller. Link to comment
Meow18 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I don't have much in the chest department either. And at your age, that probably would have bothered me. But it's one of those things where you just have to realize that this is your body. Some guy will love you for you. And if you find the right guy, he won't care that you are lacking in the chest and butt area, instead he will love that part about you even more. But you have to love that part about you first. You have to love you before some other guy can love you for it. You just need to be secure with yourself because everyone is unique in the way their bodies are and all you can do is work with what you have. There are so many advantages to being taller rather than shorter. I think it's funny because so many shorter girls wish they were taller, and so many taller girls wish they were shorter. So there are advantages and disadvantages to everything! Link to comment
Dako Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 My ex was 5/11 and I'm 6/5 but am attracted to women of any height. Maybe you're just know a few shortychasers. Link to comment
vermilion Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 My ex was 5/11 and I'm 6/5 but am attracted to women of any height. Maybe you're just know a few shortychasers. Haha.."shortychasers", I like that. Link to comment
heatheRmal Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 My boyfriend is like.. Wel I don't know how tall he is. But he's tall. And I'm only 5'0" A girl he dated before is only about 5'1", 5'2" I'm not sure if he cares about height, but I hate being short XD " But then again some of these girls end up gaining a lot of weight when their metabolism slows down. So I guess that's an advantage of being taller." DAMN YOU! Haha, i'll totally trade someday. I'd love to be AT LEAST 5'4" Link to comment
Anna. Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I'm tall and I always liked it. My boyfriend is about 2 inches shorter than me, but he's always had a thing for tall girls. I think it's a toss-up. Some guys like tall girls, some like short girls. My mother always made me feel good about being tall, though, b/c she's two inches taller than i am (5'11)! and I have two really pretty friends who are both 6' tall and they don't have any problems getting dates. Link to comment
friscodj Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Your ex and this other guy are 2 out of 200,000,000. That's not much of a sample population there... Every-one has their own likes and dislikes, preferences, idiosyncracies, etc. But the person that matters is you. You're only one person but you're the only one you have and some-one else will definitely find your height and so many other things about you to be turn ons... It only takes one to fill up your heart vermilion... Link to comment
BBHFutureAllAmerican Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 i'm gonna be honest my girlfriend is 5'2 n i'm 5'11 i really see nothing wrong with it but if a girl i was dating was like 6'3+ then i might be a little intimidated in general Link to comment
linda5 Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Don't feel bad, I wish I could be tall. It's soooo hard to find the right clothes when you are small and adult. Trust me. I think it's totally up to the person you are with. The beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Link to comment
renaissancewoman101 Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I wouldnt agree with your statement that "most guys like short girls". I am short, like REALLY short, being only 4'5" tall and I dont have that many guys attracted to me. I have NEVER dated anybody my height. The two guys that I had relationships with were 5'9" and 5'7". Average guys. If I had a choice, I would be taller, like at least 5'3". I do agree with heather that short people, as they age, their metabolism slows and they GAIN weight. At least that's what happened to me. Link to comment
whoops Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 hey you are only 16 i promise you as you mature boys will like you as you are whatever height and most of them would prefer a taller girl - i am 5 2 and that is too short i went for smaller guys but now would like a taller man i think - you are not too tall so forget that you are a great height i would love to be as tall as you. Link to comment
SomeDude68 Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 It makes his "unit" look biger! Link to comment
Caldus Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 I like shorter girls because I am a shorter guy myself (5' 7"). I would feel a little ackward dating a girl who towered over me. But I mean in the end, if a guy truly liked someone, they wouldn't go for them based on height anyway. And same goes for women. Link to comment
vermilion Posted October 5, 2006 Author Share Posted October 5, 2006 I like shorter girls because I am a shorter guy myself (5' 7"). I would feel a little ackward dating a girl who towered over me. But I mean in the end, if a guy truly liked someone, they wouldn't go for them based on height anyway. And same goes for women. I don't blame you. I'd feel awkward with some shorter guy too. So I guess it goes both ways. It makes his "unit" look biger! haha, maybe... Your ex and this other guy are 2 out of 200,000,000. That's not much of a sample population there... Every-one has their own likes and dislikes, preferences, idiosyncracies, etc. But the person that matters is you. You're only one person but you're the only one you have and some-one else will definitely find your height and so many other things about you to be turn ons... It only takes one to fill up your heart vermilion... Aww, I hope you're right. Link to comment
DGAudiS4 Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Wow... I for one love taller girls. I would totally not mind dating a girl who is taller than me... but seems like tall girls like to date taller guys (I'm 5'8). Link to comment
Iggy5129 Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Consider yourself lucky, one of my roommates is 6' 2"! She is currently dating a guy shorter than her as it is hard to find guys that are taller. 5' 8" isn't looking so bad now is it? Link to comment
yeawutever Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Everyone varies in taste. My b/f doesn't really have specific preferences for height in girls. We're only half an inch or a quarter in difference. He's 5"7" 1/2 or less and I'm 5"7", mom can't really tell who is taller.. Link to comment
ImThatGirl Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 And here I've been wishing I could gain a few inches! I'm 5'3" and would love to be a bit taller...... Link to comment
Caldus Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 And here I've been wishing I could gain a few inches! I'm 5'3" and would love to be a bit taller...... Nope, you're the perfect height (for me at least). Link to comment
Anna. Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 You know, all these ideas about what height, what color hair, etc. you would like your partner to be/have go right out the window when you meet "the one." I wanted a tall, dark haired, blue eyed man. I fell in love with a shorter, light haired, brown eyed man and I think he's beautiful! Link to comment
Aurian Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 I am 5'11", and let me tell you, that finding clothes that fit is no easier if you are very tall! Many of my trousers look like capris! Link to comment
Kevin T Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Maybe those guys are equating height with masculinity? (Obviously they would not want the girls they like to be "masculine.") Link to comment
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