Yeah, I followed the bad habits and lack of guidelines of my parents: malnourished and lack of sleep since I was 12 and did not change it until recently, meaning I'm probably stunted. However, I just cannot stand standing next to people who are three or so inches taller than I am, male or female. Do most people really regard constitutionally short people as a target of less opportunites of success, attractiveness, etc.? The only advantage I have here is being female.
2006-08-08 04:05:45 · 28 answers · asked by GoldPenny 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Well, it is a reality in life that Taller, more attractive people earn more money in life. This applies both to men and women. However, this is but one piece of the puzzle in the game of life. Far more important is Confidence, Education, Good Work Ethic, intelligence, and strong Public Speaking Skills.
Most likely, you were NOT actually malnourished as a teenager...unless you were anorexic...So...your height is what it is based upon your genetic makeup. Nutrition does play a role in height, but the early years in life are more important in this regard as well as proper nutrition for intellectual development. A prime example of this is the people of North Korea who are now 3" shorter than the South Koreans due to widespread famine and lack of Protein in the diet.
I would not spend any time worrying about it. 5'4" is an average height for a woman. Focus on presenting yourself well, work hard, smile alot, and success in Love and Life will not be hard to find! Good Luck!
BTW: My mother is only 5'2" and my sister is 4'11 3/4" and they are both successful people in love and life!
2006-08-08 04:20:53 · answer #1 · answered by FreedomLover 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, how tall are your parents? Good nutrition and health habits will only help you so much if you've got a genetic predisposition to be short (or to not be tall, however you want to look at it). So unless both of your parents are significantly taller than you, you should probably stop beating yourself up about your past habits, especially now that you've improved them.
As for discomfort standing next to people who are three inches taller than you or more...I don't mean to sound flip, but you do have some very serious self-esteem issues there. (At just under 5'3", I'm a bit shorter than you are, and the only height distinctions I bother to make are whether people are "about my height" or "taller than me" - and I don't start registering people as being the latter until about 5'8"!) Your height is just about at the petite-normal borderline for women, and it's an odd thing on which to fixate. Your extreme self-consciousness about your height will more likely repel people and cost you professional and social opportunities than your height itself. The overwhelming majority of other people won't think about your height at all unless you make an issue of it.
If you truly can't get over your height issues on your own, you should probably consider therapy.
2006-08-08 04:21:06 · answer #2 · answered by kcbranaghsgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In all honesty, your mature height is more genetics than anything so don't think your lifestyle had anything to do with it.
Also, most of the girls I know are only about 5'-2" to 5'-5" so it's not like you're all that short. My wife is only 5'-3" and cute as can be. If you're having issues with your height you should try talking them through with someone. I'm sure there's a website or group out there somewhere for people who have the same problem as you.
2006-08-08 04:10:55 · answer #3 · answered by just sam 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 5'3" and very successful. Has nothing to do with height and everything to do with drive and determination. Don't let it bother you if people think you are short. So what? You know the average height for a woman is 5'5". You're only an inch off. Heels cure that. Don't worry. Have confidence in yourself and do thr best you can. You'll be successful if you try. Good luck!
2006-08-08 04:14:56 · answer #4 · answered by Autumn_Anne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 5'3" and 50. I've never had a problem with my height, some people even feel more protective of a short lady. The only thing is that being short, even a 5 lb. weight gain shows. Be sure to take care of yourself and get good eating habits now. Look at it this way...a short gal can dance with anyone!
2006-08-08 04:14:37 · answer #5 · answered by cmdynamitefreckles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are you so worried about your height? What makes you think that because you are not tall that men wont find you attractive? I'm only 5ft and it does not bother me what people think I'm not easily intI'midated by people so who cares how tall we are im happy you should be to you are the way you are and that's that. as for standing next to someone who's taller than me i have to do it every day with my partner hes 6'4". As for jobs then yes i have been turned down a few times because of my height but don't let it get you down you have to keep bouncing back.
2006-08-08 04:17:13 · answer #6 · answered by CLAIRE2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 5'4" too, I don't have a problem with it.
think like this the (average) height for women is 5'6" tall so we fit in on the low end of that, not the bottom.
I guess it would be bad if you were a guy, because they have ego issues, being a woman...it shouldn't be a challenge just strut like you're a taller person to command the respect!
2006-08-08 04:15:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wish I was shorter at times (less bumps on the head if I was). I am female standing 5'11", believe me, I do stand out in a crowd but height does not matter, we are all unique. There are 7 kids in my family, me being the youngest and my oldest sister stands only 5'3", so as you can see it's more genetics (both parents are tall).
My husband is barely 5'7", but we are happy with ourselves, wether we are tall or short. You should be too and feel unique yourself and proud of it.
2006-08-08 04:23:59 · answer #8 · answered by Criss B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think attitude is much more important when it comes to being successful in in love and in work. If you keep putting yourself down over your height, you definitely will have less opportunities. Just get over it, it's something you can't change. You can put on a pair of heels, but if you don't change the way you think and feel inside you won't be any better off.
2006-08-08 04:17:41 · answer #9 · answered by my brain hurts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are the average height for a woman in the US from ages 20-74, exactly. It doesn't vary much in developed countries, as you see from the link below, so wherever you are you're average. It's hardly a disadvantage to be the mean height, I should know, I'm that tall as well.
Quit complaining, get over your victim complex and get on with life.
2006-08-08 04:16:44 · answer #10 · answered by cay_damay 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋