Do you think there is a perfect height ratio between men and women?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any woman who admits to me that she cares about height is a deal-breaker for me. I'm 5'11" so it's not an issue for me on a personal level, but it usually signals both a lack of intelligence and boringly conventional thinking. The sort of thing a woman who'd wear pearls and J Crew would think.

As long as you don't care about her weight, fine.

I don't, as long as she's physically fit -- which is generally something within her control and indicative of her approach to life. Height has nothing to do with your approach to life and it's purely genetic.

Saying "I only date men of X height" would be like saying "I only date men of X race" or "I only date men with X hair color". It marks you as a vapid moron.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Yes. I think 5'5 on a woman and 6'3 on a guy is ideal.

So I guess that's about a ten inch difference in height.

This is me and DH exactly.

That's the ideal to me. Wife is just above average height, but DH still towers over her. I think it's sexy!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:6'2 and I'm 5'1. Love it. lol.

I will admit that my ex and I looked better ratio wise- 5'10 and 5'1. Very short guys don't want to date women my height. If a guy is 5'5, he wants a girl at least that tall (or so they've told me).

So short men don't want to date shorter women?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any woman who admits to me that she cares about height is a deal-breaker for me. I'm 5'11" so it's not an issue for me on a personal level, but it usually signals both a lack of intelligence and boringly conventional thinking. The sort of thing a woman who'd wear pearls and J Crew would think.

As long as you don't care about her weight, fine.

I don't, as long as she's physically fit -- which is generally something within her control and indicative of her approach to life. Height has nothing to do with your approach to life and it's purely genetic.

Saying "I only date men of X height" would be like saying "I only date men of X race" or "I only date men with X hair color". It marks you as a vapid moron.

Not really.

[Anonymous]

I'm 5'4" and he's 5'9"...sometimes I wish I were taller to make sex easier standing up but that's about the only reason I could think that height matters.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any woman who admits to me that she cares about height is a deal-breaker for me. I'm 5'11" so it's not an issue for me on a personal level, but it usually signals both a lack of intelligence and boringly conventional thinking. The sort of thing a woman who'd wear pearls and J Crew would think.

As long as you don't care about her weight, fine.

I don't, as long as she's physically fit -- which is generally something within her control and indicative of her approach to life. Height has nothing to do with your approach to life and it's purely genetic.

Saying "I only date men of X height" would be like saying "I only date men of X race" or "I only date men with X hair color". It marks you as a vapid moron.

Not really.

+1

If you want tall offspring with all the social and health benefits that entails, a tall husband is a smart choice.

[Anonymous]

I'm 5'5, DH is 5'11. Feels perfect to me, not too tall... not too short and looks good in pictures IMO

[Anonymous]

I like my womens about 6" shorter.

[Anonymous]

No. This thread should die the death it deserves in cold, shallow water.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any woman who admits to me that she cares about height is a deal-breaker for me. I'm 5'11" so it's not an issue for me on a personal level, but it usually signals both a lack of intelligence and boringly conventional thinking. The sort of thing a woman who'd wear pearls and J Crew would think.

Plenty of women don't prefer to date men shorter than them. I doubt they are all lacking in intelligence, they just have a preference that makes you uncomfortable. Own it without trying to make them wrong.

+1. Hm, let's try this again from a slightly different perspective...

"Any man who admits to me that he cares about weight is a deal-breaker for me. I'm 200 lbs so it's not an issue for me on a personal level, but it usually signals both a lack of intelligence and boringly conventional thinking. The sort of thing a man who'd wear a suit and rolex would think."

PP, do you like dating women who have acne? Or have asymmetrical facial features? Are large boned and overweight? Stop trying to insult women who physical preferences that do not match your own characteristics, it just makes you appear very insecure. Almost everyone has physical preferences.

[Anonymous]

Never cared. DH is 5'7 and I'm 5'5. I wear heels if I want to. We love dancing together an travel is easier not bein too tall. He is manly and broad shouldered and strong and can make me feel very feminine if that's needed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any woman who admits to me that she cares about height is a deal-breaker for me. I'm 5'11" so it's not an issue for me on a personal level, but it usually signals both a lack of intelligence and boringly conventional thinking. The sort of thing a woman who'd wear pearls and J Crew would think.

Plenty of women don't prefer to date men shorter than them. I doubt they are all lacking in intelligence, they just have a preference that makes you uncomfortable. Own it without trying to make them wrong.

+1. Hm, let's try this again from a slightly different perspective...

"Any man who admits to me that he cares about weight is a deal-breaker for me. I'm 200 lbs so it's not an issue for me on a personal level, but it usually signals both a lack of intelligence and boringly conventional thinking. The sort of thing a man who'd wear a suit and rolex would think."

PP, do you like dating women who have acne? Or have asymmetrical facial features? Are large boned and overweight? Stop trying to insult women who physical preferences that do not match your own characteristics, it just makes you appear very insecure. Almost everyone has physical preferences.

Not the PP but acne and weight are changeable (within certain limitations of course). Height is immutable and a complete genetic crapshoot. I think it's fine to have a preference but if a person meets all your other criteria and you click and you choose not to date or continue a relationship with them based purely on height that's short sighted.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any woman who admits to me that she cares about height is a deal-breaker for me. I'm 5'11" so it's not an issue for me on a personal level, but it usually signals both a lack of intelligence and boringly conventional thinking. The sort of thing a woman who'd wear pearls and J Crew would think.

As long as you don't care about her weight, fine.

I don't, as long as she's physically fit -- which is generally something within her control and indicative of her approach to life. Height has nothing to do with your approach to life and it's purely genetic.

Saying "I only date men of X height" would be like saying "I only date men of X race" or "I only date men with X hair color". It marks you as a vapid moron.

No no no... if women arent allowed preferences in terms of appearance, than neither are men. After all, it would be "shallow", right?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any woman who admits to me that she cares about height is a deal-breaker for me. I'm 5'11" so it's not an issue for me on a personal level, but it usually signals both a lack of intelligence and boringly conventional thinking. The sort of thing a woman who'd wear pearls and J Crew would think.

Plenty of women don't prefer to date men shorter than them. I doubt they are all lacking in intelligence, they just have a preference that makes you uncomfortable. Own it without trying to make them wrong.

+1. Hm, let's try this again from a slightly different perspective...

"Any man who admits to me that he cares about weight is a deal-breaker for me. I'm 200 lbs so it's not an issue for me on a personal level, but it usually signals both a lack of intelligence and boringly conventional thinking. The sort of thing a man who'd wear a suit and rolex would think."

PP, do you like dating women who have acne? Or have asymmetrical facial features? Are large boned and overweight? Stop trying to insult women who physical preferences that do not match your own characteristics, it just makes you appear very insecure. Almost everyone has physical preferences.

Exactly. It's such an absurdist male fantasy that women should not be allowed to care about physical appearance when selecting a mate...

[Anonymous]

I have to admit that when super short women date super tall guys I wonder how things work in the headroom.( is he too endowed, etc). Juvenile, I know, but I always wonder.