and if youre a women, would you date someone shorter than you?
this question is a debate between the wife and i. we are the same height (both pushing 5-11 with me being about an inch taller) she says she'd have dated me and married me regardless of my height. i told her she's full of it that women just don't date shorter men.
at least i've never seen that. is this true for you women?
please be honest.
so women. would you date a shorter man?
2006-12-10 21:56:04 · 20 answers · asked by BLASTING ON FOOLS 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
I'm a guy and 5'1".
I wouldn't say that women just don't date shorter men... to me that's a universal statement basically saying ALL women don't date shorter men.
There are some that don't care about the guy's height (I've had a few relationships, so I know women like that are out there, even for 5'1" guys)... but they are few and far between. The rest do get caught up in the socialized ideal that the guy should be taller than their own height (whatever her height is).
I think it's hard to get a honest answer from some women if you ask your question, because if they say yes, they are having to admit being shallow. Some will... and even though I think it's the wrong attitude to have, I do respect them for acknowledging that it is shallow, and not trying to rationalize it away.
When I get to talking about these things with others, I will also ask "Would you have a relationship with/ marry a shorter man?" (since to many, dating is very non-committal and casual) and "Have you actually dated/ had a shorter significant other/ husband" (it's easier to preach than practice).
2006-12-10 22:53:31 · answer #1 · answered by Cruel Angel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 5' 3" so there are not very many men shorter than I, But I don't have a problem with dating some one shorter.
2006-12-11 06:00:26 · answer #2 · answered by Sherry M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 5'6 in height, i had a bf before who was shorter than me he was just as the same height of my shoulder you can just imagine but you know what it didn't matter and I didnt regret anything even now that i just remembered him, your wife is telling you the truth for some women height doesnt matter what matters most is the content of your heart
2006-12-11 06:58:28 · answer #3 · answered by flannan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am 5 11 ... and i have never seen a gal dating with a shorter boy
2006-12-11 06:15:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 5'2" almost 5'3" I would say no that I couldnt date someone shorter than me because I am really short. If I was almost 5'11" though I would probably date someone shorter than I because for a woman that is really tall.
2006-12-11 05:59:26 · answer #5 · answered by kort 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two of my sisters are dating shorter men
2006-12-11 05:57:52 · answer #6 · answered by Tom :: Athier than Thou 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 6ft2 and my boyfriend is 5ft11 .. the point is if you love the person or feel a connection there height shouldnt be an issue. Plus as they always say your the same height when your in bed.
2006-12-11 06:22:40 · answer #7 · answered by Tamarra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why not--I would just look pedestaled if I wore heels around a shorter guy. Probably the shortest I would go is 5'4". (I'm 5'7".)
I have a friend who's mother's in the 5'5"-5'8" range and her stepdad's a little person.
2006-12-11 12:59:12 · answer #8 · answered by TomServo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
165cm. And If i was single I wouldn't mind dating someone shorter, but I would prefer taller just to show that masculinity and maturity.
2006-12-11 05:56:56 · answer #9 · answered by Melissa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
163cm ..
I would if the guy was my height but any shorter and it would be a lil weird .. especially if I were to wear heals, then id be way taller .. and probably no, wouldnt date.
BUT .. its about who they are as a person, so you never know.
2006-12-11 06:00:07 · answer #10 · answered by DeeDee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋