I am 14 and about to turn 15 and am still stuck at 4'11!?! Over the past 6 years ive only grown about 2 inches a year and never had a change in growth patterns. My dad is 6'0! and my brother is 5'11! my dads dad was 6'0! I feel as if I was cheated of living a good life. I already take growth hormone injection shots everyday for 6 months and really has done nothing almost. I won't probley ever get a girlfriend like this since there all taller than me! When am in public I feel as if am a small child still and don't match up to anyone my age. So now am alwes depressed and ashamed of myself. What else can I do?
2006-10-11 16:50:08 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Well I suggest you start drinking milk. It will help in your growing process. You still have sometime to keep growing and milk will definitely help. Women usually stop growing at around the age 18. My parents were both 5' something. I was the only one in my family to drink milk on a regular basis and I grew up to be 6'1" and none of my siblings are past 5'5". So it works.
2006-10-11 16:57:05 · answer #1 · answered by coolbeanfive 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son will be 13 next month. He's 4' 5" and has the same worries as you. He's always been the shortest in his class and probably always will be. The only difference is, all of our relatives are under 5'5", so he has no high hopes of springing up to 6', even if he did take growth hormones. However, his personality makes him 10 feet tall. Everyone who gets to know him loves him. And that's what it's all about, whether you hate your height, your weight, your eye color, your hair color, your pimples, your freckles, etc. If you can show confidence in yourself, people will flock to you.
I had a guy friend in high school who was 4' 9" and never grew any taller. Seven years ago, he married his high school sweetheart, a girl who is 5' 10. Love knows no boundaries, so stop putting them on yourself. Trust me, you will find that person who will love you regardless.
2006-10-12 00:02:38 · answer #2 · answered by Jen B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're probably not through growing yet. Sometimes people will hit a sudden growth spurt when they're 15 or 16. Since your dad and brother are tall you will probably grow some more.
Don't worry about being short. Some women like short guys. My husband is only 5ft 5 and I dated a lot of short guys. I never was attracted to tall guys. I think because they seemed a little clumsy.
2006-10-11 23:55:41 · answer #3 · answered by lucy02 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 40 and I am only 5ft and 3 inches. I am a successful engineer. I did scuba, jet ski, and played many sports. I also did a 6 years in Infantry- Army. So there is nothing wrong with 4-11". You will have your growth shoot in couple of year. So enjoy your life and do what you like to do. Height shouldn't be your concern.
2006-10-11 23:54:59 · answer #4 · answered by Mussey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I AM IN THE SAME SITUATION I AM ALSO 14 AND AM ONLY 4,11. I am worried about this too. My dad is around 6 foot. But my 2 uncles (who are grown men ) were just like me ( very small) and they grew. Not to be 6 foot but taller and one is happily married. I have confidence and this doesn't bother me to much except when I think about girl and there outlook on me. Just gain confidence its hard being short but you will grow(or at least that's what everyone else says, I hope so).
2006-10-12 00:20:54 · answer #5 · answered by johnathanelson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gosh, you are only 14! You have so much time to grow. Some people just don't have their growth spurts until they're older, much older. And even if you stay short, it's not horrible. There are plenty of girls out there who are still shorter than you, so I would not worry. And it is okay for you to have a relationship with a girl who's taller than you. I wouldn't worry though, it sounds like you'll get taller (from your family's height history).
2006-10-11 23:54:19 · answer #6 · answered by italia_azure 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry, you'll grow taller at your next growth spurt. If not, its probably just genetics! Its not always bad being small, there are many advantages! There's this really short girl in my school, way shorter than you, she's a freshman, and the boys of all grades are all over her picking her up, playing with her hair, ect ect. I already know a million guys that like her!
2006-10-11 23:52:50 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Love Love♥ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not much else to do. Many short men have lived excellent lives; there is no reason that you cannot do so. Besides, you may put on some more height in the next year or two. I think it a mistake to be taking any sort of hormones at your age -- you should get a second and third opinion.
2006-10-12 00:13:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have to remember you dont stop growin till your like 18 or so. You still have a couple years left to where you can catch up with your dad and brother. Plus I will bet that within the next year or so you will grow like a foot . People grow differently. Dont give up hope just yet.
2006-10-11 23:56:04 · answer #9 · answered by Kendra K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it! My fiance is only a few inches taller than you, I tower over him, and he had tons of luck with the ladies before meeting me! And now, he's engaged.
And, this is more something they have told me...but...at the risk of being insulting...What they (God, fate, what have you) forgot to add in height, they added below the belt. That's what every shorter guy has ever told me, haha.
2006-10-11 23:54:19 · answer #10 · answered by Esma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋