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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm 5'10" and love it. I feel so lucky to be tall. I am sorry you see your height as such as negative. I don't think it has to be that way and would suggest putting some effort or therapy into reframing. I have never wanted to be small. There are so many obvious and practical reasons why it's better to be tall and strong. I like being approximately the same height and size as romantic partners.

True, very few men have lifted me off the ground but I don't see that happening a whole lot in life for anyone. It's just not a significant factor. Maybe watch old video clips of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman...[/quote]

There are huge professional advantages of being a taller woman - this wasn’t obvious to me until I was older and entering the workforce. I love being able to literally feel like I am on the same eye-to-eye level with the dudes at my work and I think extra height commands more respect.

It took me a while to get here mentally, though. I do have a history of an ED but, like another poster above, most of that is attributable to severe anxiety and self-esteem issues that needed professional attention (my mom is super short but has the same issues). You have to always find a way to work with whatever frame you have and see the positives.

I did competitive ballet growing up which compounded some of the early ED issues but I relapsed later even after quitting ballet and I just always have to manage the underlying anxiety to stay well. I’m actually glad now that I did ballet because it helps me carry myself upright and confidently as a taller woman.[/quote]

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