Anonymous
Post 05/20/2026 18:23     Subject: Is being a short man that much of a difficulty in dating

I'm taller than my spouse and the occasional handwringing over it when we were first dating was kind of funny.
Anonymous
Post 05/20/2026 18:19     Subject: Is being a short man that much of a difficulty in dating

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I think everyone knows that (on average, to some extent), height matters, just as weight matters for women.

But many other factors matter, and generally matter much more, including sense of humor, kindness, responsibility, and being good at listening, none of which can be quantified the way height (or weight or salary) can be.

So people end up focusing on and blaming those quantifiable factors rather than personality.


Weight is a waaaaaay bigger deal with women then height is for men.


Isn’t there a GLP-1 for adult men to grow taller?


I remember the episode of M*A*S*H where Radar ordered lifts. Hilarity ensued.
Anonymous
Post 05/20/2026 18:17     Subject: Is being a short man that much of a difficulty in dating

Anonymous wrote:Thick wallet negates 90% of physical shortcomings.


As does a thick cock
Anonymous
Post 05/20/2026 18:09     Subject: Is being a short man that much of a difficulty in dating

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Thick wallet negates 90% of physical shortcomings.


I dunno- it would have to be reeealll thick if he’s under 6’ and like Elon-thick if he’s under 5’8”.


Preachhhhhh
Anonymous
Post 05/20/2026 16:56     Subject: Is being a short man that much of a difficulty in dating

Being short is a disadvantage. There's a good percentage of women that will exclude you for that reason even if you'd be compatible in other ways.

I'd assume most women can look past it for a good candidate, which is why people say if your short and can't find a woman it's something wrong with your personality.

But when it comes for online dating, you're filtered out before they see you or find out if your compatible.

And then there's the overall association/stereotype that if you're short, it also means your also going to have personality issues, which isn't fair.

You're also not allowed to get upset about anything or your told your compensating or have "short man syndrome"

It's discrimination, but too mild for you to be allowed to be upset about culturally.

Like;
Man: "He's direct and confident"
Woman: "Shes difficult and bossy"

Man: "He's passionate"
Woman: "Shes too emotional"

Man: "He's dedicated to his job"
Woman: "She's neglecting her family"

Light skinned: "Assertive"
Dark skinned: "Intimidating"

Tall person: "Natural leader, confident"
Short person: "Overcompensating"

Thin person: "Disciplined and healthy"
Overweight person: "Lazy and can't take care of themselves"





Anonymous
Post 05/19/2026 20:48     Subject: Is being a short man that much of a difficulty in dating

Yeah if you want to date Tyra Banks
Anonymous
Post 05/19/2026 20:04     Subject: Is being a short man that much of a difficulty in dating

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:All my most successful long term relationships were with men who were 5'9", and these were also the most successful men educationally and by income. I am a 5'9" woman.


Since 5.9 is about average height for a man and tall men don't show any particular preference for taller than average women, your outcome was simply what was most statistically likely.


Not if you assume that women by default prefer tall men. Which I do not, but many do.
Anonymous
Post 05/19/2026 12:51     Subject: Is being a short man that much of a difficulty in dating

Yes, with all of women’s 666 BS.
Anonymous
Post 05/19/2026 12:45     Subject: Is being a short man that much of a difficulty in dating

I would not date a short man from my culture. Never actually seen a man shorter than I of my own ethnicity.
I have no problem dating Latinos. Almost all the ones I know are shorter than I.
Anonymous
Post 05/19/2026 12:30     Subject: Is being a short man that much of a difficulty in dating

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:All my most successful long term relationships were with men who were 5'9", and these were also the most successful men educationally and by income. I am a 5'9" woman.


Since 5.9 is about average height for a man and tall men don't show any particular preference for taller than average women, your outcome was simply what was most statistically likely.


I’ve generally seen tall men LOVE short women. What’s up with that?
Anonymous
Post 05/19/2026 12:29     Subject: Is being a short man that much of a difficulty in dating

Anonymous wrote:I am considered a very good looking guy, however being 5’7” is constantly being brought to my attention by taller women, like I don’t know? I have never been with a woman who doesn’t flat out tower over me and my present
significant other is a fabulous 6’1” and yes wears hi heels and as I love her height advantage both biologically and her shoe choice and those rude outside remarks fall on
deaf ears.


Tall women are the short guy equivalent, look at Netflix movie Tall Girl. So it’s good you found your match but it’s kind of typical that very tall girls have to date a lower status male.

Have you always dated taller than average?
Anonymous
Post 05/19/2026 12:26     Subject: Is being a short man that much of a difficulty in dating

Anonymous wrote:All my most successful long term relationships were with men who were 5'9", and these were also the most successful men educationally and by income. I am a 5'9" woman.


Since 5.9 is about average height for a man and tall men don't show any particular preference for taller than average women, your outcome was simply what was most statistically likely.
Anonymous
Post 05/19/2026 12:25     Subject: Re:Is being a short man that much of a difficulty in dating

Anonymous wrote:My guy is one inch taller than me, and I'm average height for a woman. He is also a good listener, a good cook, never punches down, pampers me at every opportunity, and has a hearty sense of fun and adventure.

All that is available to me, and you think I want height?? Pfft.


Of course you did which is why you're claiming here that it doesn't matter. Notice that you didn't say "all other things being equal". You settled for a man with other desirable qualities because you're not close to perfect either
Anonymous
Post 05/19/2026 11:14     Subject: Is being a short man that much of a difficulty in dating

All my most successful long term relationships were with men who were 5'9", and these were also the most successful men educationally and by income. I am a 5'9" woman.
Anonymous
Post 05/19/2026 11:08     Subject: Re:Is being a short man that much of a difficulty in dating

My guy is one inch taller than me, and I'm average height for a woman. He is also a good listener, a good cook, never punches down, pampers me at every opportunity, and has a hearty sense of fun and adventure.

All that is available to me, and you think I want height?? Pfft.