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| Ladies: your take on short guys?
Posted: 4/20/2008 9:38:26 PM | Now I don't expect to find my future wife in a club, but you never know. I go to clubs with friends and have a fun time. For the most part clubs are meat markets and the shorter than average guy is not going to be the nicest piece of meat there. But, men can play the game just as much. I would encourage shorter than average men to learn the tools and techniques from the various pick up artists. The PUA community teaches about the psychological keys to create attraction. At first I didn't believe in this stuff, but it works and it's not just about getting women into bed.
I would have to agree that California, especially LA, has some of the most superficial women. I have had the opportunity to travel all over the US and spend time in a number of cities. LA has by far the most superficial and shallow women. I found Texas to have the least superficial and shallow women. For the most part I have found women in the Midwest to base attraction more on the inside and not the outside.
Not sure that I am going to get on a plane to find a woman. I'm not here for some woman to live off me just to get a green card. There are plenty of woman in the US that look beyond height. Yes, they are harder to find and you have to look, but they are there. The best part about these women is that you truely know that they love you for who you are on the inside. Not sure about the Mormon things either. Are you saying that they are more moral or that they look beyond the outside? Because I have had a few female friends that are mormons and they have been some of the most immoral and superficial people I knew. I don't see religion making a difference. It's about the heart and an open mind. | |
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Posted: 4/20/2008 10:43:10 PM | Being one of the shortest guys on this site, allow me to explain a few things.
I normally do not even think of my height as I view myself as a decent example of a man. I look like a man. I talk like a man, think like a man (but not like all of them). I'm not obese and in good shape and that should be more of a measure of how a person works with what they have but not all women understand that. When in situations where suddenly I am reminded of my height, THEN bad feelings could result. Being in a nightclub, the average height of men is more than the regular population - the guys who frequent those places know what a good thing they have going for them and women repeatedly are delusional about thinking these guys are necessarily great catches. I'll try to make contact with women on this site and I don't give it much of a concern if she's a couple inches taller - does it really matter being within just 3% difference in height even though I might be 100% stronger than her???? Of course it doesn't matter in a logical world, but this isn't and makes it puzzling how humans are conditioned the way they are. I know I am 6" shorter than what most women on this site wants. It's the fact but nothing I can do about it as sad as it is, but you have to just keep believing a woman can put that behind her and see a charming guy show through independent of such a frivolous matter.
Without bragging, women went after me and still do, however, the numbers are scant, but will happen if it's not within a week's time, it might be 1 or 2 years. I believe if you're in the right setting, have some attractiveness, have some other quality that a woman might latch onto (my experience is women often look at one characteristic and just goes with it, sometimes disturbingly, like maybe intelligence, profile of face, forearms, eyes, or sticking up for her in a situation). Nightclubs are a no-no: taller guys get noticed, short guys have little chance though you can get lucky from time to time. I've had my friends who were surprisingly 5'10" to 6'9" remark about the number of women I had and I am not proud of it like other men often would be, but it shows that if you make some effort things can go right, even if temporarily, yet your periods of being alone could be 10 times more than a guy with the right height despite him having any number of bad characteristics a woman will purposely overlook.
When I lived in a house with others, there'd be women who viewed me, perhaps saw my physique or face and I'd hear later "too bad he wasn't taller as he's so attractive bla bla bla" and none of it would really sound good because the end result is rejection on a characteristic that one has no control over versus something like obesity that one DOES have control over (women like to use obese women as an analogy with short men so please forget using that if you do). There were, however, women at 5'10" who admired me so much that I knew height didn't matter at all TO THEM. I have no problem with a woman being taller or shorter as they can NOT help their height, but if they were obese (and I didn't turn down all obese women), but that is something they can help and would rightfully be a characteristic that is REASONABLY considered when measuring up a person.
There are SOME women who can just view you as a person.
You are HUMAN first, then MAN. There are qualities of a man that supercedes mere height and when a woman is comfortable with her femininity, she can view you foremost as a man and height can be a non-issue.
It is perplexing to know as I've seen a plethora of dating ads in years past of 5'0" women demanding men to be 5'10" and up, as if 4" above them was inadequate. They hurt their own chances and chances of other women by the few men they trade off with. They may never fully see what their so-called preferences are in actuality.
All in all, your chances with women if you are short are much less than if taller no doubt. You'll see lots of situations that are illogical. There's no way you can force another woman to accept you...she either has or doesn't have confidence in herself to think a man doesn't have to tower over her to feel feminine or protected.
I could say more, but not sure where to go from here. | |
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Posted: 4/20/2008 11:56:59 PM | I'm the same height as you halfalien, but I put my height with shoes on here. Good post.
Like you I would be a millionaire if a got a dollar for everytime I heard, "too bad he wasn't taller as he's so attractive" or something like it | |
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| Ladies: your take on short guys?
Posted: 4/21/2008 12:55:07 AM |
I agree. And not only that, at her being only 5'5" im pretty sure she would not know the difference between 5'10" and 6'0
Ah, and there's the key.
This woman (like many other women and men) are not responding to the actual height. She probably could not tell a 5'10" man from a 6'0" man in a dim room without a measuring stick. But that doesn't matter. It simply shows that people are taking their cues from heightism. They attribute respect, power, sexual prowess, intelligence, a good personality, (etc.) to tall male stature. And this function is linear (in their minds) , so as the male ideal becomes shorter he becomes less impressive (in their minds) until he becomes substantively and intrinsically "inferior" (in their minds) to other men - simply on account of his height alone.
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Posted: 4/21/2008 1:23:35 AM | when i was in college, many moons ago, i was considered too tall. there was a very good looking guy who was on the football team and also took dance classes with all the women. he had a very large personality and he made me feel great all the time. he was also a very big flirt.
at that age, i never sat down and had a serious conversation with him about height. i believe he was about 5'2''--but at my height, most people fall in a range and just about everyone seems shorter to me, so i cannot really say.
i do know that he met this bolla boster ( a compliment back then), adorable, feisty young woman and they got married. i believe she was a cheerleader and also very popular. i am told they had a hard time conceiving because they were genetically alike, but at that time went for a special consultation someplace in europe and later had a baby.
i never though much about it, as to whether he had a hard time dating. i don't think so and believe he could easily have found a woman taller if he wanted. i think they were both short, but it was their very vibrant personalities that drew them together. after that, i dated a man around 5'6'' who also had a lot of confidence and was a very good dancer. i never felt awkward. i think, if anything, you need to get "coached" on how to carry yourself.
they have a saying that goes : "act as if". being tall has it's advantages if you are looking really good that day. but when you look like sh-t, you look really awful and there's no hiding because you stand out physically.
i agree that someone may "read" height and move on. so, that's his/her problem. i was weeded out for a disability. it got me faster to meeting the man i ended up with. view it as a means to weed out the shallow people. but as to meeting people in person, you do have to compensate with personality and how you carry yourself. play up what you have and the rest will follow. if you are too shy or feeling bad about yourself, you absolutely must work on that. others may not, but it will catch up to them ultimately. so you have the head start on learning how to shine.
as to the forums, you are probably not going to meet anyone from this thread, unless they share your pain. instead participate on the more "intelligent" threads and get someone to bond with you on ideals, values, shared interests, community work, etc. if they think you are cute and have other redeeming attractions, they'll forget the height if you have a soul connection and can communicate well. | |
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| Ladies: your take on short guys?
Posted: 4/21/2008 2:22:34 AM | Hi kate1976,
I don't think that women are always put off by the height of a man,just like they aren't always attracted to an ADONIS. Attraction can't be explained,because all kinds of men are attracted to all kinds of women,and vice versa,and that means that all kinds of men are not attracted to all kinds of women,and vice versa.
We have this need to know why someone is not attracted to us,so we can sort out the problem,and in being short we have an automatic excuse that we can't sort.
I am relatively short,and rather heavy,but my second wife ,who was an exteremely attractive woman,really liked heavier men,as did my stepdaughter,who got engaged to a guy heavier than me.
I reckon that I am attracted to about 1 in 4 women,and I would imagine the odds to be the same,of women attracted to me,so that makes it about fifteen to one that you will be attracted to one another.
The woman for the short guy is there,just as the woman for any other kind of guy is there. Have patience,love will come round,no matter how you look. | |
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Posted: 4/21/2008 2:40:17 AM | | I didn't read your whole thing...just your question...I LOVE TALL GUYS. I'm only 5'1" and I feel so protected and safe with a tall man. But also, I have a history of abuse...that could be a big part of my psychological thing for wanting a big man around. I don't know. But i'm sexually attracted to big men. NOT big fat men...just big strong men. | |
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Posted: 4/21/2008 2:49:05 AM | ALSO....my late husband was only 5' 5" though...so it's not an all inclusive thing, I think. If a man has a "BIG" attitude...he doesn't need to be big....it's hard to explain.
I think that a woman just likes to feel feminine and traditionally ... when we grow up as children...look at the story books ... all the ladies are little and the men are big. So there you have it. I think it has to do with men making us feel safe and secure and loved and protected and all that kind of thing. If we know we have a little tough guy...that's cool too. I think it's a natural instinct for a woman to be attracted to a man who shows her the traits of a protector and a provider. That means a big strong man.
However, she needs someone to listen too...that's where the sensitivity comes in...so she needs a man with a feminine side too and one who's not afraid of it. A nurturer and listener and caretaker. Okay...enuf for now...MARTINI TIME!!! actually bed time....sweet dreams! | |
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Posted: 4/21/2008 4:51:44 AM | Funny, I just saw a woman that was 6.0...and in her first paragraph says, "I'm 6 feet tall, and 6'2"/6"3 with heels....now I got THAT out of the way....." she continues withher profile.
She didn't say anything about NOT wanting to date shorter...but THen I saw her profile heading. "GIANT seeks the same.
Now how many men are even HER ht? LOL
I oftne wonder about those massive women that are even taller than TALL men?
I remember one time, I had a female friend that told me about a couple of her single and unattached friends, and I asked if she could introduce me and she q uickly blows it off by saying, "Nah, they are only interested in men 6 feet and taller, becaues they are 5'8" and 5'9". "
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Posted: 4/21/2008 5:16:10 AM | I am 5'8" and I prefer taller men. And I cannot stand liars...men who say on their profile they are taller than they are, and then when you meet...you tower over them!!
I prefer a man who is built more like a football player! But please try to lose the gut! LOL...
There is this desire to be held in a man's arms and not only feel protected...but just get lost in them! When we dance that slow dance...I want to either put my head on his shoulder or his chest.
I have noticed over the years...that tall men end up with very short women (doesn't it hurt thier necks and backs to look down all the time?)....and it seems I am left with the short ones. And....short ones are attracted to me. Now, online...I don't care how appealing he is...if he is not taller than me...I move on! After one disasterous marriage to a short man with personality problems and other short men who want to dominate....I deserve to have happiness in my last years of my life.
I have met many short men who have the Napoleon complex, and it is not a pretty thing! They tend to be Big little jerks! LOL! It just turns me off! | |
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Posted: 4/21/2008 5:21:41 AM |
I have noticed over the years...that tall men end up with very short women (doesn't it hurt thier necks and backs to look down all the time?)....and it seems I am left with the short ones. Might as well make due with what's left over, right? When life hands you lemons, you can make lemonade! After one disasterous marriage to a short man with personality problems and other short men who want to dominate....I deserve to have happiness in my last years of my life. Stereotype, you can't base your experience with short men, and draw conclusions about other future short men you meet. | |
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Posted: 4/21/2008 5:37:20 AM |
There is this desire to be held in a man's arms and not only feel protected...but just get lost in them! When we dance that slow dance...I want to either put my head on his shoulder or his chest.
Men have a similar desire ... it's called getting a 'boromski' (unsure of the correct spelling). Women and men are so much more alike than many people realize.
Now, online...I don't care how appealing he is...if he is not taller than me...I move on!
Enjoy your man-shopping! | |
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Posted: 4/21/2008 6:53:52 AM | Just read your comments on this forum.
Well, I am 6'03" tall, and I like tall women, the only exception being my now ex who is 5'11", but that wont put me off.
6'02 on a woman is fine with me. When I have a slow dance, I would like to be close to her, not on my knees or getting back ache, or using a megaphone to speak to her. I have nothing against short women at all, but a tall women for me instantly is attractive, especially if they are 5'09 or above.
But let's not forget, it is the physical looks that attract, but it is only when they speak and you discover the person inside that you see the real beauty of the person.
I once worked with a woman as tall as me, but have never a taller woman, though that would not put me off.
Sadly all the women I know with shorter husbands have eventually either divorced, or are doing so. I like the woman to be my equal, not for either of us to control the other!
And I must agree about your comments on a hug. I like to be cheek to cheek, smell her perfume, not her hairspray! | |
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Posted: 4/21/2008 7:37:00 AM |
And I must agree about your comments on a hug. I like to be cheek to cheek, smell her perfume, not her hairspray!
It's funny how picky people have become.
I'd be elated with both options (hairspray or perfume...as long as I get close)
It's amazing how shallow people can be as "Oh, I'll get a kink in my neck "or "I don't want to have to bend down to kiss him" or "Oh, I don't want his face in my boobs (as if that were a bad thing)"
It's amazing how these frivelous and petty "inconvenienes are indeed dealbreakers...and sometimes why people still wind up being single indefinately.
I guess that's why I'm unique...I dont mind having my face in a woman's boobs, I dont mind having to crane my neck.
I am one of those gentleman willing to go the extra mile for someone....apparently, others are not.
I mean, if a woman doesn't like to bend down to kiss a guy, chances are she won't be willing to much effort an actual relationship. | |
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Posted: 4/21/2008 7:48:00 AM | I didn't read your whole thing...just your question...I LOVE TALL GUYS. I'm only 5'1" and I feel so protected and safe with a tall man. But also, I have a history of abuse...that could be a big part of my psychological thing for wanting a big man around. I don't know. But i'm sexually attracted to big men. NOT big fat men...just big strong men.
Was the guy who abused you a short guy or a tall guy? How tall was he?
I have a theory that your feelings about tall men has nothing to do with your abuse.
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Posted: 4/21/2008 7:54:08 AM |
After one disasterous marriage to a short man with personality problems and other short men who want to dominate....I deserve to have happiness in my last years of my life.
You are 5'8" and you say that you were married to a "short man", but you did not say he was a "shorter man". Therefore, he was probably taller than 5'8". Say, 5'9" or 5'10"?
Well...that is not a short man. So imputing sad stereotypes about short man to a man of average height is silly. The stereotype itself is silly, but the fact that you can apply it to a wide range of men makes it even less valid.
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Posted: 4/21/2008 8:00:34 AM | Logical reasoning just won't work with some people.
(1) I am 5'8" and I prefer taller men.
(2) And I cannot stand liars...men who say on their profile they are taller than they are, and then when you meet...you tower over them!!
(3) I prefer a man who is built more like a football player! But please try to lose the gut! LOL...
(4) There is this desire to be held in a man's arms and not only feel protected...but just get lost in them! When we dance that slow dance...I want to either put my head on his shoulder or his chest.
(5) I have noticed over the years...that tall men end up with very short women (doesn't it hurt thier necks and backs to look down all the time?)....and it seems I am left with the short ones. And....short ones are attracted to me.
(6) Now, online...I don't care how appealing he is...if he is not taller than me...I move on!
(7) After one disasterous marriage to a short man with personality problems and other short men who want to dominate....I deserve to have happiness in my last years of my life.
(8) I have met many short men who have the Napoleon complex, and it is not a pretty thing! They tend to be Big little jerks! LOL! It just turns me off!
(1) See (6), requirements rationalized as preferences
(2) See (6), some guys actually stand no chance to meet women they find attractive, not condoning the falsifing of a profile but it's understandable
(3) Emmitt Smith, 5'10", arguably the best running back of all time; don't worry though he's not available to height snobs
(4) the "slow dance" criteria, so important a qualifier to be able to sustain a happy healthy interpersonal relationship
(5) height jealousy--tall woman jealous of shorter women stealing her men from her--now that's attractive
(6) superficial requirements confused for a preference, see (1) and (2)
(7) limited life experience substantiates a predujiced viewpoint
(8) why aren't you turned off to the tall guys who act like tall Napoleons who you seek to date that apparently go for shorter hotties? | |
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Posted: 4/21/2008 8:08:56 AM | I'm only 5ft myself but GENERALLY find men under 6ft not as desirable.I don't know why but i feel 'big' next to a shorter guy.I have dated shorter guys but still felt i couldnt wear my highest heels as then we were almost the same height.I felt like i was out with my son (he's taller than me too).
Saying that i wouldnt NOT date a shorter guy as i believe that 'the one' for me may be a shorter cute guy and if you're reading this then get ur butt here!!!!! lol
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Posted: 4/21/2008 8:25:01 AM | I'm a shorter guy but in GENERAL don't find shrimpy (5'-5'4) short chicks attractive at all! (Well according to this forum and POF, but never did I think before that 5'9 was considered short!)
I don't want to feel I am dating a little girl!
(Being only 5'9 barefoot, but an even 5'11 with shoes)
The tall guys can have 'em all they want! 
Average to above-average height women DON'T have as many height issues as shorter women - you will notice that the women with height issues are all in the ridiculously short range!
Taller women are more confident in themselves and only need a man taller then them, not one a WHOLE FREAKIN FOOT taller which is utterly ridiculous. Really short women who are like 5' wanting a man over 6', all have major self-esteem and confidence issues which they try and project onto their mates! How about NO THANKS!!! Give me a woman who is confident enough to stand on her own two feet!
(You all really need shrinks, do you really need that much a taller man to make up for your height? Midget chicks with Psychological issues anybody?) | |
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Posted: 4/21/2008 8:44:22 AM | it's funny some women make their high heels such an issue as if they really need to prop up ther height to give an even more falsifying display of herself. WHAT DOES BEING PHONEY MEAN TO YOU? IS THAT A TERM A WOMAN DISHES ONTO A MAN BUT DOESN'T APPLY IT TO THE PHONEY HEIGHT SHE SO OFTEN WANTS TO DISPLAY IN PUBLIC?...oh but they'll say it's to make their calves look great....well I've seen women in PANTS and dresses that covered their calves while wearing shoes that propped them up higher, whether it be platform (even if just 1-2") or high heels as both FALSIFY their true height - WHY THE FOOLING IS SO NECESSARY?- ever consider it or you're just human and you go with the flow without thinking about anything you do? LOL . So the calve thing is not always it. Let's just be honest with ourselves about this. High heels, lingerie, jewelry, thong underwear, perfume are used to alter the person as if they cannot appreciate themselves without it. Whereas some things in the list do not necessarily broadly shut out men, the high heels can.
if most women wore 6-8" high heels (extra platform at based if needed), would you women be expecting men to be at least 6'6" then? So the height of men will then have to be determined on the stuff you PURPOSELY wear to shut out others? What a concept!
I can't think of something men do that is common or even uncommon that then purposely shuts out a good deal of women (as far as HIS decisions are concerned). I wonder why this is?
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Posted: 4/21/2008 9:49:05 AM | iwanttobehugged wrote: I am 5'8" and I prefer taller men. And I cannot stand liars...men who say on their profile they are taller than they are, and then when you meet...you tower over them!!
I agree, but I can see why a lot of shorter guys would do that; otherwise, they'd never get anybody to meet them in person.
There is this desire to be held in a man's arms and not only feel protected...but just get lost in them! When we dance that slow dance...I want to either put my head on his shoulder or his chest.
I prefer face-to-face myself. Nothing like looking in a woman's eyes without having to tilt your head up or down. I've slow danced with really short girls and the next day I felt like I had to go see a chiropracter.
I have noticed over the years...that tall men end up with very short women (doesn't it hurt thier necks and backs to look down all the time?)....and it seems I am left with the short ones. And....short ones are attracted to me. Now, online...I don't care how appealing he is...if he is not taller than me...I move on! After one disasterous marriage to a short man with personality problems and other short men who want to dominate....I deserve to have happiness in my last years of my life.
Yeah, a lot of tall guys are into very short women. I can understand a woman wanting a guy who's at least an inch taller than her. OK, if a tall guy wants to dominate, then that's considered "natural", but if a short guy wants to dominate, then he's got a "Napoleon complex". Likewise, if a woman wants to wear high heels, it's OK because she can consider herself more attractive (feminine, sexy) that way, but if a guy wears lifts, from reading the posts on here that's not acceptable to women. So why do you deserve happiness and not the short guy who's looking for happiness with a woman?
I have met many short men who have the Napoleon complex, and it is not a pretty thing! They tend to be Big little jerks! LOL! It just turns me off!
Ah, c'mon, you've never met a tall guy who wasn't a big jerk? Of course, not all tall guys are jerks. But if a tall guy acts obnoxious, women interpret it as "confidence". If a short guy acts confident, then he's considered "obnoxious" or to have a "Napoleon complex".
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Posted: 4/21/2008 10:06:31 AM | I'm a face person, there is the shortest guy in my sociology class and he's the hottest short guy I've ever seen. He seriously has a model's face, but on a little boy's body. In those terms, I don't discriminate. He has to be about 5'0 if that. I think he's adorable!
There's also another shortie in my theatre class who's a total knock out, he works out and has a great ass to go along with that body. He's cute too, so I wouldn't totally rule out short guys if I'm attracted to them.
To explain better for you in terms of why women like taller men. Well, I would have to say it's genetic. Just like most men like a womanly figure (child bearing etc.) some women like a nice tall form. Mainly in a protector kind of way. I guess it all goes back to the cavemen age. Perhaps they want to pass on taller genes to their children and if the male has dominant genes, their kids will be short. This comes into play far more then we think.
I wouldn't be too discuraged. Many women like a guy for other qualities. I've seen short men with big bank accounts score tall, gorgeous women. Tee Hee(I wonder why lol) | |
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Posted: 4/21/2008 10:15:12 AM |
chuckyb51 wrote: Now I don't expect to find my future wife in a club, but you never know. I go to clubs with friends and have a fun time. For the most part clubs are meat markets and the shorter than average guy is not going to be the nicest piece of meat there. But, men can play the game just as much. I would encourage shorter than average men to learn the tools and techniques from the various pick up artists. The PUA community teaches about the psychological keys to create attraction. At first I didn't believe in this stuff, but it works and it's not just about getting women into bed.
If you go to clubs just to hang out with friends and have a good time, that's fine. The PUA community makes a lot of money off short guys. Either they downplay the height attraction for women or they don't talk about it at all. Most of the stuff they teach you, you could learn from self-help books or books on how to be social. Don't waste your money on that PUA stuff.
I would have to agree that California, especially LA, has some of the most superficial women. I have had the opportunity to travel all over the US and spend time in a number of cities. LA has by far the most superficial and shallow women. I found Texas to have the least superficial and shallow women. For the most part I have found women in the Midwest to base attraction more on the inside and not the outside.
Texas is a Southern state, but Dallas and Houston are big cities and you'll find superficial women there too. What you're saying is exactly what the guide from nomarriage [dot] com says. Go there and get a PDF copy for about $10. That's a whole lot cheaper than what a PUA "guru" will charge you for their "insider" info. Now there's a PUA guru I'd advise you to listen to. Steve "The Dean" Williams is an Afro-American guy from Texas and he's real and hilarious.
Not sure that I am going to get on a plane to find a woman. I'm not here for some woman to live off me just to get a green card. There are plenty of woman in the US that look beyond height. Yes, they are harder to find and you have to look, but they are there. The best part about these women is that you truely know that they love you for who you are on the inside. Not sure about the Mormon things either. Are you saying that they are more moral or that they look beyond the outside? Because I have had a few female friends that are mormons and they have been some of the most immoral and superficial people I knew. I don't see religion making a difference. It's about the heart and an open mind.
Converting to Mormonism to find a woman would be the very last resort for me too. I just put it out there as something different than what most people try. Mormon women have their requirements too. Rent "Singles Ward" if you want a good laugh from clean, wholesome humor. One of the main actress' friends is always saying what she wants in a man and it's really not that much different than what a lot of "secular" girls want. | |
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Posted: 4/21/2008 10:29:10 AM | From the 'High Heels' entry on Wikipedia: reasons for and against wearing heels
* they change the angle of the foot with respect to the lower leg, which accentuates the appearance of calves
* they change the wearer's posture, requiring a more upright carriage and altering the gait in what is considered a seductive fashion
* they make the wearer appear taller
* they make the legs appear longer
* they make the foot appear smaller
* they make the glutial muscles more defined while wearing tight pants*
Reasons for not wearing high-heels include:
* they can cause foot pain
* they can create foot deformities, including hammertoes and bunions
* they can cause an unsteady gait
* they can shorten the wearer's stride
* they can render the wearer unable to run**
* altered forces at the knee caused by walking in high-heels may predispose to degenerative changes in the knee joint
* bum, for those with no Latin
** Infuriating in the event of an attack by Godzilla, King Kong, Mothra etc. You have to go back and retrieve your date, who's trying to seductively sashay away from the monster. And then she breaks a heel, and it's like, well, I really love these shoes, but that monster is coming and, oh I don't know what to do. | |
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