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Anonymous wrote:Absolutely. 5’10+ is okay. Dh is 6’2 and I love it.

I can’t explain it but I don’t take short men as seriously, even at work. Tall men just seem to command better. Maybe it’s a self fulfilling prophecy- they get told they’re leaders so they live up to the leader name and become leaders. Short men are funnier though

Been numerous studies confirming this bias for leadership. So many tall, dumb leaders downright comical.

Sadly, this is often true and quite tragic for our entire world. Winston Churchill was 5’6” and Neville Chamberlain was 6’2”. Height does not matter when it comes to leadership for God’s sake, for basketball sure, but for making good political or business decisions, NO!!!

I think the vast majority of women look for someone not shorter and not chubbier than them. Other than that, it’s all good. Of course some women will insist on some specific “types” (as will some men) but there will also be women who have absolutely nothing against dating men shorter than them.

Anonymous wrote:Absolutely. 5’10+ is okay. Dh is 6’2 and I love it.

I can’t explain it but I don’t take short men as seriously, even at work. Tall men just seem to command better. Maybe it’s a self fulfilling prophecy- they get told they’re leaders so they live up to the leader name and become leaders. Short men are funnier though

Been numerous studies confirming this bias for leadership. So many tall, dumb leaders downright comical.

I don’t care. My dad was 6’3” and skinny, not attractive.

I’m blind to you if you’re not over 6’. Actually, must 6’2” or taller. Did not realize this until after dating multiple talk men and thinking one bf who was 6’ was “short”…which he clearly wasn’t. It wasn’t anything conscious, I just really don’t notice men that are shorter. I am actually a short person ( 5’2”) so maybe I’m compensating by looking for a partner who can reach things on the top shelf for me?

No, have always gravitated toward average sized men, 5'7" - 5'9" or so, and married one within that height.

Anonymous wrote:I’m 5’9” and find this thread eye-opening. When I was in my early 20s and dating (granted I was in peak athletic shape), never even gave my height a second thought and I had a blast dating.

I can understand *relative* height as an issue, but never realized how important absolute height was (especially to shorter women!)

I think it’s like having an amazing rack as a woman. I have meh and smallish boobs. I still had a great time dating and plenty of interest from men. Most women find height in men hot the way most men find great boobs hot. Doesn’t mean that it’s the end all be all for most people.

Yes. In general, women do. That doesn’t mean it’s everything to every woman but it’s an asset.

I’m 5’9” and find this thread eye-opening. When I was in my early 20s and dating (granted I was in peak athletic shape), never even gave my height a second thought and I had a blast dating.

I can understand *relative* height as an issue, but never realized how important absolute height was (especially to shorter women!)

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Anonymous wrote:Do you gravitate towards taller men?

Yeah but always exceptions, just look at sex symbol Barry Keoghan who is wildly popular right now. He's not tall.

Who dat

Anonymous wrote:Do you gravitate towards taller men?

Yes. Next question?

Anonymous wrote:I am 5'8 and never had issues with women. I played D1 soccer at Clemson University and I slept with at least 100 females during my four years there. I had my way with the "freshman" rush every fall semester during my time at Clemson.

After college, my height was not an issue with women. FWIW, my wife is also 5'8.

You’re my hero, man. Confidence matters

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Anonymous wrote:I think this is like asking a man if he likes thinner women. Why do most men find thin women more attractive than fat ones?

Because typically thinner women are healthier.

Short men are not typically less healthy compared to tall men though.
In fact I believe shorter people tend to live longer (too lazy to find the source but it's out there).

Hmm, I would have a hard time believing such a study anyway. Asian folks (Japanese) live the longest but they are genetically shorter. How do you separate that from their better diet and more average daily walking - you can't.

I prefer tall men, but the fact is shorter men live longer. It’s not just the Japanese. Caucasian shorter men may have fewer dating options and make less money, but they live longer than their taller counterparts. And it’s a lot longer!

https://www.sciencetimes.com/amp/articles/45350/20230810/short-people-live-longer-heres-impact-height-life-span.htm

Anonymous wrote:I am 6’0 but the problem is I am thin. I’m only 140 lbs. And when you are over 5’10, if you are thin people notice that before your height. It’s like a catch-22, being thinner makes you look taller, but being taller accentuates your weight as well. My wife is 5’3 and 190 lbs. She hates her height and weight. I’ll give her a break though, she gave me 4 beautiful kids.

She is MORBIDLY OBESE! How do you find that attractive? Maybe because she'll expire sooner rather than later?

Anonymous wrote:Do you gravitate towards taller men?

Naturally.