i hate bein tall.the first thing people say is .ur sooo tall i am 14 so i am not finished growin yet . i hope i dont grow any more.
2007-05-20 14:19:58 · 18 answers · asked by chantelle h 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
haha. my friend is 5'8" and she wants to get shorter like you, same age too. seriously, im 5 foot and i hate it. 5'8" is actually pretty average for ppl. its like model perfect height.
2007-05-20 14:23:28 · answer #1 · answered by Positive Lifestyle 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People that make a negative comment about your height, are insecure/jealous. Our minds are funny things, when we are shorter than another person we feel somewhat insecure and small, its human nature. Some shorter people wish they were taller and get angry because they are not. Watch out, they make remarks to try and make you feel bad because they want to feel better about them selves. I know that sounds weird but its true.
Believe me im 6'3" with my shoes off, and I have experienced all of the negative remarks. Once you realise, that people sometimes insult others to make themselves feel better about who they are, these comments will no longer bother you. You will be more happy in life, if you can accept yourself as who you are, embrace your differences. Being different is far better than being a boring copy of someone else.
At 5'8" your really not that tall, so dont worry about it. When you get older you will like being "tall" and you will see that I am right about the negative remarks regarding your height, from other people.
I understand you feel out of place, but just wait a few years you will grow into your height and love it.
2007-05-20 22:06:13 · answer #2 · answered by archidave 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing you're female, since 5'8 is short for a guy. Being a 6' tall man with a 5'8 girlfriend, who is my height in her heels, I say, be happy you're tall. Just look at Rebecca Romaine. She probably hated being tall when she was your age. Now she's the woman starring in every man's fantasies. There's nothing you can do about being tall, other than embrace it. Stand tall and be proud you're on your way to being a beautiful amazon. Then focus on something more constructive. Good luck sweetheart.
2007-05-20 21:26:52 · answer #3 · answered by Jax 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, you should be happy you are so tall. 5' 7" is the minimum height for top models, so you have made the cut.
Another advantage to being tall is that you can weigh more. Shorter people have less area over which to spread pounds, so they have to watch every ounce they eat. You have more room for error.
Plenty of short rich guys seek and marry taller women. Be proud of who you are! People are actually jealous!
2007-05-20 21:25:50 · answer #4 · answered by Teresa H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is difficult to get shorter at your age. However, u may try not to grow any more.
Eat junk food, with lack of calcium and minerals
maintain an unhealthy and inerect posture,
Remain indoors, do not go out in the open air
Do not cycle or swim, dance moderately
sleep in a crouched posture
2007-05-21 07:43:14 · answer #5 · answered by wizard of the East 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know you think you are too tall but in time you will so happy you are because 5 8 is not that tall. You just grew earlier than others. I know because I entered junior high as tall as I am now at my senior age, way taller than everyone else.
And with age, like my mature age, you will lose height and not want to.
2007-05-20 21:25:38 · answer #6 · answered by banananose_89117 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm 14 and I am also around 5'8 and my doctor says that I'm done growing. But unfortunately I don't think that you will become shorter until you get older and apparently you lose like an inch each year
2007-05-20 21:25:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
So many women wear high heels, just to look taller.
(Even guys do!)
I'm 5'3", but wear flats...
They have several advantages, like:
being more comfortable,
less likely to lead to injury, &
allow your ham-strings to maintain their length.
YOU can wear flats without sacrifing looks,
while also being healthier!
You can reach things on top shelves
(that you'd always have to get a stepladder for, if shorter)!
You can see over other people's heads in auditoriums, (instead of having a view of the backs of their heads)!
Accentuate the positive!
If it bothers your friends, let THEM wear heels.
There's no valid reason to let it bother you.
Real beauty comes from within,
not from what you look like,
what you wear,
or, what height you are.
http://watchtower.org/library/g/2003/9/8/article_01.htm
2007-05-20 22:34:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're not going to get any shorter until you're really old and start shrinking. I'm 5'8 at 16 years old. I'm used to people calling me tall. It doesn't bother me anymore. You'll get used to it.
Being tall has it advantages!
2007-05-20 21:59:05 · answer #9 · answered by lily_evans 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My congratulations to u that u r so lucky to have this height & u should be proud of that. Why do u hate to be tall ? It is a God given gift. Enjoy it. There is no way to reduce height, unfortunately.
2007-05-20 23:59:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't get shorter, but you can stop growing by drinking tons of diet coke, coffee, etc. (anything with caffiene) which stunts your growth.
btw 5'8 is pretty average I'm not sure why you think your so tall.
2007-05-20 21:30:40 · answer #11 · answered by freedoggy77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋