PARENTS, WOULD you LET your DAUGHTER (age above 17) DATE/MARRY a SHORT GUY (like 5'3"-5'6")? Why or why not?

Question

Considering that its fact that very short men have much harder lives than the general population (make less money, date much much less - if at all, or remain an involuntary virgin for life) - would any of you parents, moms and dads, let your daughter date and/or marry a short guy (like 5'3"-5'6"?) Researchers in Sweden have found that short men are most at risk for suicide anyways-

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/07/1...

Lets say for example your daughter was 5'9" and she brought home a guy, say, 5'5" - would you allow it? Why or why not?

Answer 1

First of all, if she is 17 or older, I would hope that you have parented her well enough that she is responsible enough to make nearly all of her own decisions and live with the consequences. By that age she is an adult and should be treated as such.

So would I allow it? Yes.
To me, the height of a person makes little difference! The really important thing to consider is his character.
If the guy has bad character, then I would council my daughter about why she should "shop around" and avoid many heart aches that he will cause her.
I had a pastor who was shorter than 5'5" and he was a man of great character! For this kind of man, I would encourage my daughter to marry him!
I have known several other men of small stature and very few of them had any problems such as what you listed here.

Answer 2

My husband isn't exactly tall-he's 5"8. Works ok for me since I'm only 5"2!
All that will matter to me when our daughter is of dating age, is that she is happy, and treated respectfully with love.

Answer 3

Is he a nice guy? Oh well it doesn't really matter what he's like if he's short DO NOT LET HER MARRY HIM!!!! If he's short he's a loser. I wouldn't let my daughter marry anyone less than 6' 3" and he would have to be rich and from a good family and white, but not Jewish, or Catholic, and have blond hair or light brown if it's styled just right, and his ancestors came over on the Mayflower(maybe that second boat if he's really rich) and he has to be able to play an instrument like a violin or some thing and drive a really expensive car and well it's okay if he's Jewish I guess if he's really rich, and well okay, if he's a little less than 6' tall if he's really rich, but that's final!....unless....

Answer 4

Not your choice who she dates or marries. If you care about your daughter and want to remain a part of her life you leave things be. At 17 you have no say in a young womans relationships and may force her to take drastic measures to see him.

Answer 5

Haha how shallow would that be? .."I'm sorry you can't date my daughter you're not tall enough to reach the light bulb if it ever needed changing, I'm not having my daughter sit in the dark" wtf..that's like asking would you allow your daughter to marry an ugly person or a coloured person. Everyone's different and physical attributes shouldn't count for much, especially with the daughter's parents, unless they are really shallow.

Answer 6

:):):) what planet are you from?
What he heck does his or her height have to do with marriage or love life.
The parents do not have the right to tell their daughter at age 17 who they can marry.
Tall guys tend to age faster, are more habital to drugs, and alcohol than short guys, and tend to live in a world of their own.
Most tall guys can be said to be legends in their own minds:)>

All of the women I've dated had tall husbands or boy friends at one itme or the other but was unsatified. Apparently tall guys have a short sexual life. Sorry but you can get help hopefully.

Answer 7

I'm not a parent but don't need to be to answer this.
You shouldn't judge and sterotype people based on things light height. She may have found a wonderful guy who is none of those things you think people are just because he's short.

I think anyone who would not allow this is very shallow and is teaching their kid to be that way also.

Answer 8

I've read your other questions and your story (where you go to school, how old you are, even how tall you are) changes constantly. If you really are that concerned about how your height is impacting your life and/or you're suicidal, please seek professional help. If you're just trying to get a rise out of people, then you need some new material.

Answer 9

Height shouldn't matter, Love is all that matters. If my daughter wanted to marry a short guy or tall guy or guy of different race, heck even if she wanted to marry a woman, then that is her choice and I would stand by her no matter what.

Answer 10

I really dont think it is your decision on who she may or may not date at her age...She is old enough to decide who she wants to date,short,tall,fat,skinny... As long as the man treats your daughter with respect then his appearance should not be any of your concern... And for you to stereotype short people and say they will not be as successful as the next average guy is childish and immature.. Let go of your stereotypical ways and be happy for your daughter...