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Posted: 3/27/2006 5:21:34 PM | all you women out there that say you'll date a shorter man need to move where i'm at....lol
the women here have to be the most stuck up i have ever seen...it's all about how the guy they are with makes them look...i 'm 5'6 and i have dated a few women that are taller then me...the tallest being 5'9 but most will not date shorter men and they tell me it's because of what people will think.
i think my brother got the last woman that would date a short guy...lol.....he's 5'3 and his wife is 5'10.
but ladies, us short men are able to love just as much as a tall man | |
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Posted: 3/27/2006 6:02:19 PM | sparkles2_2 said:
I have tried dating men that were my height or a little taller.. I am only 5'5 so it doesn't take much. I found though I wasn't sexually attracted to them. I will say it is a little shallow because they were nice guys, but I just couldn't be interested in them sexually. I know that i have been turned down for similar reasons, wearing glasses, maybe a bit to big I don't know. To me sexual attraction is the key in a relationship, why date someone who doesn't make your belly go flop and your knees weak.
sparkles, you don't know what you're missing. I'm 5'4" and the guy I am dating is 5'7" and believe me, he makes my knees go weak! As far as I'm concerned he's the hottest thing on this planet. You need to get more interested in the guy himself and not how tall he is--there are plenty of hot guys out there under 6 feet tall. | |
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Posted: 3/27/2006 6:19:55 PM | This has got to be the most repeated thread on here...or close to it.
I am 5'4". I like a guy who is 'about my height' be it slightly shorter or slightly taller provided he is not carrying too much weight.
I am going to be 50 years old this year so I understand that no one is as lithe as they were at 16 -- and some never were lithe to begin with.
Someone about my height is, quite frankly, a sexual turn on. He fits. Sure, there are parts that are going to fit together one way or another no matter what height a guy is.
But there is far more to making love than whether 'Part A' can be inserted into 'Part B'. If I wanted that I'd just go to Ikea and have a shopping orgy.
I don't want to get too graphic here but I prefer making love that more closely resembles the Beatles song 'Octopus's Garden' -- with an equally sized Octopus -- than I do pulling a 'Pinky and the Brain' get kinky routine.
Just picturing it is a turn off. "What are we going to do tonight, Brain?"
"Brace yourself Pinky! I'm going to rock your world...." | |
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Posted: 3/27/2006 6:23:19 PM | | My former husband was 5 4". I'm 5 7" so, hey - it's fine! | |
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Posted: 3/27/2006 6:27:12 PM | | I know Im shallow :( I just prefer dating men a few inches taller than me .. I have a passion for heels ... I have a saying " its all about the crush factor " | |
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Posted: 3/27/2006 6:30:41 PM | What do I feel about dating guys who are short? Nothing more than I would feel about dating a guy who was tall. It's the person that's important, not their height. What I would like to know is why is it when I meet a guy who is 5'10" or shorter and I'm wearing heels (6' or 6'1") that they feel compelled to ask me how tall I am. After that, I don't usually hear from them again. Why do they feel so intimidated by a tall woman?
My ex was 5'7" and he used to love it when I wore heels. He was a leg man and the longer the better. As long as they were wrapped around him each night he had no problem with the difference in our height. | |
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Posted: 3/31/2006 7:48:49 PM | Sometimes I find it all has to do with the person involved. My girlfriend is like 5'11 or so and it really makes little difference because she is very slender and sleek...she just looks like she is all legs. I have dated several women like this. Most of the time it is no big deal...also her friends are all tall as well.So sometimes it is me surrounded by like 3-4 almost 6' girls, sheesh.And they get drunk together and pick on me and shit.All fun.
Also i find it has something to do with the protecting thing, being able to protect the girl and stuff.And of course height is associated with strength and power sometimes. the women probably feel safer...my honey seen me in action well before she went out with me.And sometimes I feel that has something to do with it. | |
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Posted: 3/31/2006 8:33:46 PM | i personally prefer taller guys.. or at least my height.. im not sure if i could go any shorter
theres just something about being able so snuggle up and feel safe in a guys arms .. and it just doesnt feel quite right with someone shorter | |
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Posted: 3/31/2006 9:17:46 PM | | I'm 5'2" and I've dated many women taller than myself. My Ex-wife was 5'8" (5'10" with heels which makes slow dancing wonderful). While size can make a difference initially, it all comes down to attitude. I don't think of myself as a short guy trying to pick up a taller women, I think of myself as a guy that she is lucky to meet. I often use it to my advantage by busting women - "Ever had a short guy?" or after a few dates - "You know you'll never be able to date a tall guy again!". I'll tell women that it's not their fault that their abnormal (tall, that is). Confidence is far more attractive than simple physical differences. Change your attitude and you'll find it makes very little difference. | |
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Posted: 3/31/2006 9:43:13 PM | Katzfun wrote:
"I know Im shallow :( I just prefer dating men a few inches taller than me .. I have a passion for heels ... I have a saying " its all about the crush factor "
It is OK to be shallow. Lots of people are shallow.
I may not be shallow, but I am short. (5' 7") My simple solution is boots with 4" heels. That makes me tall enough.
Most short guys will not find tall girlfriends, although it is not impossible. Tall gals like katzfun want 6' or more. So try out the shorter gals, or get shoes with big heels.
Small stature for a man, is not the end of the world. You shorter men need to get out there and start meeting women, because you won't be getting any taller. | |
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Posted: 4/4/2006 5:48:43 AM | | just my observations of some comments on this thread: To the ladies who say they don't date short men because they have a chip on their shoulder or s.m.s. How do you know; you haven't dated one yet! Thats like saying I won't do business with you becouse you are black and blacks are all crimminals.......sounds like prejedise to me. 2) there is a prejudice there. studies have shown: present a series of pictures of men to a group of ladies. ask them to write a portrayal of the kind of guy they think each on is.This study was also done were the met each guy for just a quite handshake; no conversation. RESULTS: in all cases tall men portrayed very favorably:strong ,self confident.honest, caring etc. SHORT MEN: wimpy, weak, sly , not trust worthy, etc. There has been extensive studies in the crimminal field with regards to a jureys' impression of the accused on trial. SAME RESULT. What is allarming is that a very handsome tall man is much more likely to be precieved as innocent by the jurey; even by men on the jury.Prosecuters are well aware of this prejudice. | |
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Posted: 4/4/2006 9:53:03 AM | | I don't date and I am not really attracted to short men. Reasons? a)I like to look up at my man, not at or down at him. b)I think short guys have short u know whats (U have a better chance with a tall guy)Not saying all short guys are small and all tall guys are big, but I just want to increase my chances. Sorry if I seem shallow, but it is what it is.I'm just being very very honest. | |
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Posted: 4/4/2006 10:23:16 AM | This is kinda a funny thread...when I hear women say I like to wear heels and dont want to tower over somone..my personal reaction is kinda:
"so you make your "love" decisions based on fashion?"
Now I realise that there are "instinctual" issues that women may need to have a taller man (and men need smaller women to feel manly) to feel more protected or safer, or to see her man as manly, but in truth the most "manly" men tend to be the shorter ones.
Why? Because in general they have faced more bullying, negative comments, been picked on more etc..if they emmerge from this without too much emotiocal baggage they are definatley more manly.
From a physical perspective they also tend to be "tougher"..like most men I have given and taken a few "beatings"...the ones who were always the toughest were the "little guys"...they not only give a good beating (whoops that sounds bad) but they can also take alot more.
Having dated women that were 5'4" and under I agree it makes kissing harder, hugs are different..but it has no effect on the love or how sweet their kisses are..
I think we would all be happier if we could just blind everyone and then we simply couldnt tell or wouldnt care...I strongly suggest we all start drinking wood alcohol.
Here Ill have the first one!
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Posted: 4/4/2006 10:47:59 AM | | Personally speaking I prefer taller men. No rhyme or reason -- I just do. | |
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Posted: 4/4/2006 9:37:54 PM | Aww come on Virgo theres gotta be a reason? I can think of the rhyme:
"TallVirgo is cool,TallVirgo is great
TallVirgo likes to have a tall date!"
So now that you know the rhyme...whats the reason?
lol..forgive me im terminally sarcastic..and a bad speller.
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Posted: 4/5/2006 6:46:18 AM | | HEY: gallivanting1, wish you were in my city of TORONTO. I looked at your profile and i like. I am kind of a metrosexual guy. I have had 2 relationships were the ladies were 6' tall (I am 5'6") i had no problem with it. Many men do feel uncomfortable if the women is taller; i don't care. These women approached me first. I don't approch taller women first since the odds are next to nill success. The sad fact is being 5'6" equates to no dates; as stated in another thread short women almost exclusively want men ATLEAST 5'10"+. | |
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Posted: 4/5/2006 8:33:58 AM | >>most will not date shorter men and they tell me it's because of what people will think.
I'm mystified. What will people think? | |
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Posted: 4/5/2006 9:10:29 AM | subotai - a poet, how nice 
Growing up I was teased about my height.....I always seemed to be the tallest girl in the class and taller or the same height as the tallest boy. One of the nicknames I was given was Olive Oyl and 'Baby Huey' remember those cartoon characters? Not too flattering.
I ALWAYS felt self conscious -- and for the longest time I intentionally slouched to appear shorter. Didn't help either having an older sis that is 5'2 to my 5'8 1/2".
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I guess that's the 'reason' part of my earlier post. Being with a tall man makes me feel 'petite'. Being with a shorter man -- puts me right back in school.
Don't know if this answered your question...but that's my 'reason'.
PS., I no longer slouch - I love my height ;-) | |
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Posted: 4/5/2006 9:16:52 AM | lol..no those are all good reasons..please forgive my "silly-ness"...I couldnt help myself.
I come from a family of tall women and they all date men who are taller or the same hieght as them..so I can see your point!
Still you had to laugh a little at that rhyme.....?
as you can tell im in need of a little......" "..lol | |
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Posted: 4/5/2006 9:17:51 AM | subotai
You're not in need of And I loved your rhyme. | |
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Posted: 4/5/2006 8:42:18 PM | | and since women prefer tall guys they only look for tall guys........tall guys know this, play the women, henceforth all men are players | |
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Posted: 4/6/2006 1:31:00 AM | This thread is long, and the OP probably has some ideas on why women prefer tall guys. and it's true, by and large they do.
But not all of them.
And it's also true that no amount of the "But that's so shallow of you!" mentality is going to change anyone's mind. No one hears the Shallow argument and says, "You know, I am shallow, I think I'm going to date someone I'm not attracted to because that would be philanthropic and sweet of me to do". Besides, you really wouldn't want someone liking you out of charity or to build their own sense of character.
What you should do is make yourself the best catch you can be, and make yourself available to as many ladies as you can. | |
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Posted: 4/7/2006 12:45:53 PM |
maybe its the size of the wallet that counts,,lol
This firefighter know what he is talking about! This is sad, but true. | |
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Posted: 4/7/2006 12:54:22 PM | At 1 inch below average height--I'm 5'9--I don't get much sympathy from the short guys, but the tall guys think I'm short.
Probably 3/4 or so of women are shorter than me, so I can't blame my singlehood on my height, I guess.
Or do 5'6 women want men who tower over them? | |
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Posted: 4/8/2006 4:07:51 PM |
Or do 5'6 women want men who tower over them?
Many times being taller just isn't enough! You have to tower! If a woman is into tall guys and she's 5'6 you better be 6'2-6'5 to be guaranteed a date. | |
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