I am five foot seven and my current boyfriend is 6 foot 2, but I have a friend who is an absolutely gorgeous looking lad, but worries about his height as he is only 5 foot 8! I keep trying to reassure him that it doesn't matter, but he is adamant that it does! He won't approach women because of it!
2007-12-15 11:26:59 · 55 answers · asked by scouse princess 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Just as girls prefer taller men, I believe guys prefer shorter women. I'm about average height for a woman (close to 5'7"), though the much taller guys (6' and up) seem to prefer the even shorter girls (5'4" and under). So it affects us girls in that way, too, where us taller girls get overlooked (and I'm not even that tall, though don't forget us women tend to wear heels out -- makes me about 5'10").
If only guys knew how tall women celebrities and models really are -- if they saw those girls in person, towering over them, would they like them as much I wonder?
I just want to add as a note to your guy friend -- CONFIDENCE -- above all else, is super, super attractive to all women. That's the key.
2007-12-15 11:42:39 · answer #1 · answered by Fauna 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your friend needs to suck it up and get over it. Plenty of men (we Asians especially) weren't blessed with height. And while biologically and psychologically women prefer taller men due to a sense of protection that ensues, it won't stop short men from having healthy romantic relationships.
So, give him examples of how shorter men have been able to have great relationships. Or just tell him to go after shorter women.
Also, 5'8" is on the lower spectrum of TALL. Your friend isn't short, he's average.
I'm only 5'6" and I'm fine! Though... I've never had a girlfriend... hmm.. you might want to omit this last part when trying to motivate your friend...
2007-12-15 11:35:58 · answer #2 · answered by Curious J, Esq. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always want my guy to be taller, even if its by an inch, or the same height. I know I probably sound shallow but no guy thats like a foot shorter or so can protect me; much at least.
2007-12-15 11:32:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
there are alot more short women, so if he's 5"8 he can find a shorter woman pretty easy. its more awkward for a tall woman to be with a short man, but it shouldnt matter if you like the person. you're the same height sitting down anyway. look at tom cruise and katie holmes, or back when he was with nicole.
2007-12-15 11:32:02 · answer #4 · answered by staciaface 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no not at all im 4foot 4 inches and my fella is 6 foot 10 inches i can keep up with him in every way! but i have to say 5 foot 8 inches is a bit small ..... the man has to be taller
2007-12-15 11:30:12 · answer #5 · answered by emza 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tall women have broad shoulders which are un-feminine. Women around 5'4" or so shouldn't have a problem with your friend. Actually, a lot of amazon women like shorter guys. I've seen 6' women with 5'6" guys. Your friend should be aware of this. Evens everything out.
2007-12-15 11:49:53 · answer #6 · answered by Blindman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! i like my girlfriends to be a bit shorter, makes them look up to you and admire you! I think your friend shouldnt worry about his height, from what ive seen most of the hottest girls are a bit shorter and for some reason like to go for shorter guys rather than a tall guy. Im 6ft 4 and that used to really **** me
2007-12-15 11:31:03 · answer #7 · answered by Alan M 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I shouldnt really matter because if the women like him for his appearance (not including his height) probably wont worry about, im 5'6 and ive had gf's a little taller than me before, just tell him not to worry about it and just go for it...
2007-12-15 11:31:59 · answer #8 · answered by Zack C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5'8" and he's worrying? My husband is 5'1" just like me and I'm crazy about him. I never worried about his height. I've dated other guys that were under 5'4" and didn't give it another thought. I've always been wildly attracted to my hubby and if he grew a few inches I wouldn't consider that a plus. BTW I think the sex is better when the person is the same size as you.
2007-12-15 11:31:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but I'm answering this as a female. I'm 5'8", and it's hard for me to feel truly intimate with shorter men than me unless they're built like athletes. Tall and skinny is fine (and often good!) I dunno why I feel that way -- perhaps because I am very confident, kind of masculine myself in the way I interact with people, carry myself, perform activities. Just being me doesn't do my boys any favours if they're slight and it makes me feel...strange.
For whatever that's worth.
2007-12-15 11:32:27 · answer #10 · answered by penny3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋