Height

[viper11832]

lately I’ve been very hung up on my height as a guy. On dating sites match etc most women want 5’10 or taller even if the woman is short. I’m 5’7 is height really that important? W

 

[693987]

I do not give a fuck about height. I'm 5'4 and have been interested in people who happened to be all over the place as far as height, including shorter than me. I do like to dress up sometimes, including wearing heels, so long as nobody flips out that I might be taller while wearing heels, I don't care. We can both use a step stool to get things off the top shelf in a cupboard

 

[viper11832]

I do not give a fuck about height. I'm 5'4 and have been interested in people who happened to be all over the place as far as height, including shorter than me. I do like to dress up sometimes, including wearing heels, so long as nobody flips out that I might be taller while wearing heels, I don't care. We can both use a step stool to get things off the top shelf in a cupboard

Love it! Yeah looking through online profiles depressed me how many women out minimum height 5’10, thank you!

 

[693987]

Love it! Yeah looking through online profiles depressed me how many women out minimum height 5’10, thank you!

I never have understood the height thing. Generally having some physical attraction to a person? Sure. Beyond that, there are so many other qualities that matter, most of which have nothing to do with the physical. Height is just a random thing, that I care about as much as someone's ear shape. It isn't even a blip on my radar, as it were. I care way more about good hygiene than ever having a passing thought about height.

While I don't understand people who are really set on a particular physical trait, it's their thing, and their loss. There are some really fabulous people they may never give a chance. On the other hand, there are a fair few folks like myself, where it doesn't matter. You just have to find 'em

 

[Tight_N_Juicy]

The only time height is an issue to me is when a guy is insecure about it and can't let it go.

A man shorter than me isn't in itself a turn-off.

 

[LaFemme]

I hate stating “preferences” anywhere. It’s so limiting. Dating profiles are the worst. It’s like a fantasy shopping list. Just because I might think Hugh Jackman is the physical bomb (I don’t, actually) doesn’t mean everyone else need not apply. Maybe people think they’ll find Hugh Jackman (or Beyoncé) online, but it’s ridiculous.

Personally, no. Height isn’t a deal breaker. I’ve dated tall, short, fat, thin, hairy, bald - it’s the guy himself that makes the difference.

 

[Holly Doors]

I'm 5'10 myself and my husband is taller than me but it's not something that I'm bothered about that much I've dated shorter men in the past.

One thing that is good about being with a big incredibly strong guy is the way he can handle me and pick me up, I find that quite a turn on tbh

 

[deleted924715]

Hmmmm. Ok, I'll be honest - height is a thing for me, every guy I've dated has been tall and whilst I haven't specifically sought it out, I don't think it's likely to be a coincidence either, obviously there is something subconscious at work.

Its kinda relative, not an arbitrary figure, so no shorter than me (I'm about 5'6") if I had to put a figure on it.

All that being said, I have more of a "know it when I see it" mentality when it comes to men. Lists of requirements are silly.

 

[286798]

I'll admit that height IS a thing for me. I'm 5'9", so in my favorite heels, I'm over 6'1". My previous LTR was 6', and there were instances where he'd ask me to not wear my highest shoes because he didn't like that I was taller than him. His insecurity was the issue, not his height.

Last year, I dated a guy who was 6'9", and I couldn't keep my hands off of him. I loved feeling petite around him, something that doesn't happen that often for me.

My current guy is a smidge shorter than me. We had known each other for months as friends first thanks to mutual friends. We learned that we had lots in common but we were each in relationships but kept things strictly on a friend level. When we both got single, he told me he was interested in more and I had to confront my biases. He didn't meet my preference for height or type of job or taste in dress, BUT he knocked it out of the park for the important things like honesty, work ethic, sense of humor, fidelity, spending habits, hobbies, and ways that he shows affection. So although he isn't my typical type physically (nor am I his), things are going really well. We both placed the priority on the personality traits over the superficial physical things, and so far, things have been really easy.

 

[Tight_N_Juicy]

I'll admit that height IS a thing for me. I'm 5'9", so in my favorite heels, I'm over 6'1". My previous LTR was 6', and there were instances where he'd ask me to not wear my highest shoes because he didn't like that I was taller than him. His insecurity was the issue, not his height.

Last year, I dated a guy who was 6'9", and I couldn't keep my hands off of him. I loved feeling petite around him, something that doesn't happen that often for me.

My current guy is a smidge shorter than me. We had known each other for months as friends first thanks to mutual friends. We learned that we had lots in common but we were each in relationships but kept things strictly on a friend level. When we both got single, he told me he was interested in more and I had to confront my biases. He didn't meet my preference for height or type of job or taste in dress, BUT he knocked it out of the park for the important things like honesty, work ethic, sense of humor, fidelity, spending habits, hobbies, and ways that he shows affection. So although he isn't my typical type physically (nor am I his), things are going really well. We both placed the priority on the personality traits over the superficial physical things, and so far, things have been really easy.

I'm 5'9 too

 

[Enid]

I have practically zero height preference, the same thing I said in the last thread about it like a week ago

 

[Feline Fatale]

As long as you're good looking, height don't matter. Unless you're really really short.

 

[SoaringSpirit]

You are fine just as you ARE. I can understand individual preferences, but height looks are superficial.

All I care about is the PERSON inside. I want to get to know that person, what makes them who they are...their thoughts, intelligence, humor & self confidence in who they are....my love & I were each not initially physically attracted to each other, but as we talked & really got to KNOW each other...we felt the connection the 1st time we held hands.

As an aside in 5'4 & he is 6'2...he calls me his little shorty & we simply love & adore each other.
Its so much better to find a person that genuinely likes YOU for the amazing person you are.

Don't you worry about your height. Stand tall & confident & smile -)

The rest will resolve itself !

 

[693987]

As long as you're good looking, height don't matter. Unless you're really really short.

So... You don't care about height except you actually do care.......

 

[Betty_Cocker]

I'm more into brains than height....

 

[Scarletbegonia]

Taller than me.
But I’m 5-2.

 

[MickeyLee]

I am an asshole, tall dudes turn me on. Sorry.

Maybe cuz the boy is a giant and I have grown accustomed to tilting my head back to kiss.

Not saying there are not some sexy shorter dudes walking the planet. Frank Iero is like 5'4" and he's a sexy lil dude.

I have dated women from 5' to 6'1. So height isn't really a deal breaker.

 

[LaFemme]

Maybe height is a dealbreaker. I just have never dated a guy shorter than I. I’m 5’5”. I’ve dated same height but never shorter.....should I change my answer? I just haven’t met any super short guys that asked me out! I think I’d go, though....

 

[deleted924715]

Maybe height is a dealbreaker. I just have never dated a guy shorter than I. I’m 5’5”. I’ve dated same height but never shorter.....should I change my answer? I just haven’t met any super short guys that asked me out! I think I’d go, though....

You are?! You're 5'1" max in my head

 

[LaFemme]

You are?! You're 5'1" max in my head

In my head, I’m 6’ tall!