First off, I'm a guy who is a little on the short side--about 5'7" approximately. About a month ago, I started dating this girl who is a few inches taller than me. She's around 5'10" (that's what her driver's license says, anyway).
Some people have made comments about our height difference, saying that we look silly together. I'll admit, we probably do, but we really like being together. I can't really say that we're in love, since we've only been dating for a short amount of time.
If we're happy together, why should the whole height thing matter?
2007-04-06 10:15:33 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Whoever says you look silly is an idiot. 5'7 is not short, and 5'10 sounds a little tall, but WHO AM I TO JUDGE? And who are they? My boyfriend and I are about the same height. For some reason I date guys who are similar in height to me a lot. Truthfully it can be a little awkward when kissing, but if you're not hung up on it, it'll probably smooth out, and it may not be an issue for you anyway. It irks me no end when people make comments about superficial things like that.
2007-04-07 08:54:43 · answer #1 · answered by SomeGirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The whole height thing DOESN'T matter. If you enjoy each other's company, that's all that matters. Some people seem to think the world is like a magazine ad, and everyone has to match or 'fit' together, or look pretty. That's not true. If you think about it, no one would raise an eyebrow if the heights were the other way around. So where is it written in the Constitution that the guy has to be taller than the gal?
Just ignore the party poopers and in time, they'll get used to the two of you and just accept that that particular couple doesn't match some of the other couples. Not to worry, and certainly it's nothing to lose any sleep over.
2007-04-06 12:04:36 · answer #2 · answered by old lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am 5'7 and my hubby to be is 5'3... We have had more than our share of ups and downs, but the height thing is really not even an issue. Don't worry about what other people might think or say.... If you love her, and are comfortable with her, it will work, and soon you will forget that there is even a difference.... Don't make it an issue, and it will never be one... So hard to find the right person, why let a few inches stand in the way!!??!!
Good luck!!
2007-04-06 10:23:33 · answer #3 · answered by valisme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good friend of mine is 6 ft tall. Her hubby is 5'4. They have been together 6 years. I used to date a guy (a LONG time ago when I was single) that was 5'4 & i'm 5'8. It shouldn't be a prob. Don't worry about what anyone else says or thinks. If you 2 are happy then that is all that matters. GOOD LUCK!!!
2007-04-06 11:16:00 · answer #4 · answered by bigbonjovifan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are happy together why do you care about what other people say/think.
Most people getting off judging others instead of minding their own business.
If you need a model look at Mick Jagger and the tall model he was maried to and then go on and be happy.
2007-04-06 12:02:15 · answer #5 · answered by mitchell2020 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm 5'5 so I'm kind of short and my last boyfriend was 5'7, not really that tall for a guy but he had a 'tall' attitude and that was all this chica needed.
2016-05-18 23:32:30 · answer #6 · answered by cammie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course not! If you're happy, why listen to people who probably feel jealous that you're happy. I have seen many couples with the female being taller. Does it really matter? NO!
2007-04-06 10:54:12 · answer #7 · answered by ... 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heck no!.
I'm 5'4" and my last relationship was with a 6'2" woman. Come to think of it, at my height I think I've only been with one woman who was shorter than me.
The only thing that matters is your happiness.
And guess what, she's going to be the first one to take on the naysayers, so learn to get out of the way and keep smiling.
2007-04-06 10:25:37 · answer #8 · answered by gone fishing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's fine that you are going out with a girl who's taller that you. Myself personally went out with a guy who is shorter than me by a lot but when we went out it really didn't make a difference. My friends always comment on his shortness but you really shouldn't care about what other people think of you. So make sure she doesn't care or she will dump you.
2007-04-06 10:25:20 · answer #9 · answered by Fabiola 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you enjoy her company and things are developing nicely then why worry. Also if you find her attractive (which you obviously do to be dating her) then all the better. Sometimes you just have to ignore what people say and get on with it and good luck to you.
2007-04-06 10:20:04 · answer #10 · answered by sanchia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋