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?
2006-12-18 14:34:29 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Allow? Once she's an adult there's little I could do to prevent her from marry who she wants beyond not giving her my blessing. If my daughter wants to date a short man, I wouldn't say no based on statistics. If he was a bad person, then I might say something but height shouldn't matter any more than color.
2006-12-18 14:53:34 · answer #1 · answered by C K Platypus 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would allow it, especially if your daughter is older, she can make this decision, Im not telling you off, I mean I respect what you asked, because I too would feel a bit uncomfortable with something like that, but if this this is any help, I work with a guy that is 5'6'' and he makes alot of money as a journeymen machinist, and he has a fiance. But, they are the same height, I think if your daughter wants this then let her decide, to save your relationship.
2006-12-18 14:40:42 · answer #2 · answered by tech88 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have read a few of your previous questions and wonder what your problem is, I am 4' 10" and have never found it to be a problem, my mother and father were both 5' tall, so we have a history of being short, who made you feel sorry for your self, because they sure did a number on you, . You need to get out and see real people with real problems, go and work in a hospice for the dying and then think about how tough you have it, I figure as long as I am walking on the green grass, I am having a good day. you really need to get over your self.
2006-12-18 14:59:49 · answer #3 · answered by rkilburn410 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I wouldn't let my daughter date a scientist who spent so much time researching the effects of a person's height in society, though. Don't people conduct and publish some of the oddest studies. Maybe some of this research money should go to studying how to abolish poverty and homelessness. Don't' worry about your height. A true woman raised on good values look beyond such little things such as height.
2006-12-18 14:38:50 · answer #4 · answered by Peanut Butter 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would. If there are madly in love with each other and as long as he treats her right. I'm happy.
Beside never let society define your relationships. This should be this. That should be that. Whatever it is you wanna do, do it. Yeah some people may care about you but they don't live your life. They didn't give you life and don't a say on how you live. If she makes you happy, go for it. I'll support them 100%.
People don't tell me what's right for me. I'll tell them what's right for me and how I want it. And is a 5'5 man is right for my 5'9 daughter. So be it.
2006-12-18 14:46:48 · answer #5 · answered by blaquechyna1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't "let" my daughter marry anyone, she is an adult and will marry who she chooses. If she can see through a physically short man then I should be able too. As far as sucessful little people you should watch Little people, Big World on TLC. That man (the father) is more sucessful and determined then most of us will ever be and he seems to be happy and comfortable with himself as well as his family. Not everyone was meant to be tall lol!
2006-12-18 14:47:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he loved and respected her, would never abuse her.... I wouldn't care if he was 4 ft. tall. Right now a friend of mine who is 5 ft, 8 in. is dating a guy 5 ft, 5 in. Why... he's such a great guy, that's why. He treats her like a princess. By the way, she's a true, natural beauty,so she could have just about any guy, but this is the one who has her heart.
2006-12-18 14:44:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would never tell my daughter that she could not date someone because of their height. That is stupid!!! She should date a man because she likes/loves him. Who she dates is up to her. It is not the parents decision! I would be proud of her if she marries a man because he loves her, no matter what he looks like! I would hope that whoever she marries will take care of her and treat her like a princess. Looks have nothing to do with love. I hope that you will find someone who makes you happy! I would be proud to have you as a son-in-law! Best of luck to you!
2006-12-18 16:52:11 · answer #8 · answered by country girl 006 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would let her date whoever she wanted to date, even if it was a short guy, if thats what makes her happy then so be it, I may not like it, but at least I know that shes happy with who shes with, she doesn't need my permission to date or marry anyone who makes her smile. You just got to let them go and hope you raised them right.
2006-12-18 14:44:54 · answer #9 · answered by anonymous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know where you got your facts, but I know many short guys who are very wealthy, athletic and successful. BTW,I wouldn't want my wonderful, intelligent, good looking, funny and incidentally short son to date/marry your daughter because you are obviously a superficial a ss and he's too good for your family.
2006-12-18 14:53:25 · answer #10 · answered by Jody K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋