height and men

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm 5'5 and I say that DH is the same height - but really he's an inch or so shorter. It's not a big deal now, but I do find myself reminding him to sit up straight mostly because he has not-so-great posture, not to make him appear taller. At first I was self-conscious about it, but sometimes you just can't ignore love.

I'm 5'5" too and DH is slightly shorter (though he would never admit that). I only really notice when he's not wearing shoes, and I'm in heels. I agree that it was all about love.

[Anonymous]

So, is the "attraction" to taller men - in order to (subconsciously or not) have "tall" offspring? Interesting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

So, is the "attraction" to taller men - in order to (subconsciously or not) have "tall" offspring? Interesting.

I would think it signals that men are more likely to be good providers if they're not little shrimps. Of course, now that men are largely off the hook as providers/ snow shovelers/ door-openers and anything else-ers, it might be better to marry a goofy little guy whose recliner will take up less floor space. When you (or the women you hire with your wages) vacuum and he merely lifts his little legs so you can clean underneath, you won't have to reach far. Short husbands are easier to carry, in every sense of the word.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm 5'10" and just always felt sort of awkward with a shorter guy. Maybe if I was average height & he was short, I wouldn't have cared, but being taller than most women anyway and then towering over your boyfriend can kind of make you feel like an Amazon. So 6 feet is really my minimum as far as being attracted to someone. Dh is 6' so that works for me.

Same here. I'm 5'10" and most of my shoes have a 2" heel. Not that all of my friends are tall - probably average height to tall, but I remember in college having two friends that were 5'3" or so and I felt like an Amazon when I would go out with them to parties. So when it came to dating - the guy had to be at least my height but taller was better. Dh is 6' (like PP) and that works for me. My huband's brother is maybe 5'7 and I sometimes think if not for a quirk of genetics, Dh and I may never have dated.

I'm also 5'10" (ok, 5'9.5") and never felt right with shorter guys romantically. Of course, if I'd really had strong feelings for someone "short" (less than 6') then it wouldn't have been a prohibitive thing. Actually, I always worried I'd marry someone super tall and I'd end up giving birth to a new race of giants. DH is 6' and I could use an extra inch or two (in height, he he he) but 6' is ok. My brother is 6'6" and his wife is 6' -- their kid is a 10 year old giant.

The main problem with shorties is their attitude. Think of that shortie a-hole dr on ER.

[Anonymous]

I didn't have a "policy" on height when dating, but I will admit that DH's 6'4" frame was VERY attractive to me. I love that when we hug, the top of my head tucks right under his chin!

[Anonymous]

"The main problem with shorties is their attitude."

This.

[Anonymous]

I am only 5 4, and I have never been able to take short men (under 5 6) seriously. Ended up marrying a guy who is 6 7 and I love it.

[Anonymous]

I am 5'10 and I absolutely had a height requirement when dating. My college roommates used to laugh about it, but it was there. It started at 6'3, but ended up dipping down to 6'0 eventually. I think DH is lucky we didn't meet until later because he's 6'0 and I might have brushed him off if I'd met him too young!

It boils down the fact that I am just not attracted to short me. I like to feel small next to a man and someone who is my size -- or whose hands are my size -- just doesn't cut it.

[Anonymous]

my husband is shorter than me by a little, and it doesn't bother me one bit! i married him because he's confident, funny, kind, smart, and totally hot in bed!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:"The main problem with shorties is their attitude."

This.

I know an awful lot of short men, and really, I'm sure there are a handful of short men with a complex, but the majority are normal, great guys. That's like saying the main problem with blondes is they're stupid. The main problem with Jews is they're cheap. The main problem with blacks is they're lazy. Pretty shitty stereotypes, all of them, and a load of crap.

[Anonymous]

Nope. DH is 5'6". Don't really think it'd have mattered if he was taller or shorter.

[Anonymous]

I am definitely not into short or scrawny.

"Shortatude" -- love it. I call it short man's syndrome, although I know there are lots of nice short men out there. My brother is my height and a nice guy.

I'm 5'8" and DH is 6'5".

[Anonymous]

These posts by women who refuse to date shorter men make me so sad. I'm short and DH is short, and our DS is only in the 25th percentile for height. (He's just 2 months old, so that doesn't mean much, but based on his mom and dad, it sure doesn't look too promising for him.)

Oh well, DH may be short, but he's awesome, and he managed to find an awesome wife (me!), so I hope my DS will be as lucky as his dad.

[Anonymous]

I'm 5 feet 3 inches. I've always been attracted to short guys (like maybe 5'7", 5'8")

DH is 5'11" though. But he won me over with his charm.

Johnny Depp is short, FYI.

[Anonymous]

Why are we discussing height when what really counts is his you know what!