does height of a person matter | Forum
cgrant45
Nov 7 '16
I'm a 5'2" male and recently I asked a woman if she would like to go out knowing that she was single, she answered almost before I could get the question finished that I was too short mind you she was the same height as me......any thoughts or comments ?
Moderator spectrumAU
Nov 7 '16
We all have different likes and dislikes. While some may look to height others may look to build or hair colour or something else. Personally I really don't like beards, I prefer a clean shaven face so would reject a date with a bearded man.
In your instance when you know you're competing against taller 'subjects' perhaps it could be an idea to develop another attribute that would make the other person overlook your height. EG. Humour, personality, knowledge or a skill that could impress.
Good luck 
Moderator billyHill
Nov 19 '16
To add on to SpectrumAU's train of thought, height itself does not affect me at all, but by the same token the length of a woman's hair is high on my priorities list. My hair is close to the or past the middle of my back and I want my partner to have hair similarly long (and well kept).
This newer hair style where women are shaving portions of their head and leaving the rest long absolutely disgusts me. Then again it means someone that enjoys hair like that now has one more to add to their pool of prospective mates.
The fact is you are what you are when it comes to physical characteristics. There are other choices we make that are personal decisions. the ones you can't change you have to be OK with in your own mind. If people care that much about stuff that can't be changed, then the simple fact is that the person is not the person for you. "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change. Courage to change the things I can. And the wisdom to know the difference. " is a saying I use to think things through at times.
This newer hair style where women are shaving portions of their head and leaving the rest long absolutely disgusts me. Then again it means someone that enjoys hair like that now has one more to add to their pool of prospective mates.
The fact is you are what you are when it comes to physical characteristics. There are other choices we make that are personal decisions. the ones you can't change you have to be OK with in your own mind. If people care that much about stuff that can't be changed, then the simple fact is that the person is not the person for you. "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change. Courage to change the things I can. And the wisdom to know the difference. " is a saying I use to think things through at times.
susana23
Nov 26 '16
I, being a female that is 5'11" tall barefoot, would prefer a man at least as tall as myself. But I have dated men as short as you are and as tall as 7'. I like to wear high heels and that makes me over 6'2or3". So it is doubtful that you would want to date ME. But a lot depends on other factors, such as chemistry, there can still be a physical attraction even if one person is considerately shorter, and intelligence, conversation, simeral interest. So height is not always the main consideration.
adventurer55
Dec 30 '16
I am 6'5" and lived in Japan for a long time, where girls tend to be between 5` and 5"6'. I think small girls are cute, sexy, and attractive.
But I do not like people making fun of us being so different in height.
When I was living in Paris I had a Japanese girlfriend, really beautiful, but only 5'. I did not like to go out on the street with her, because French guys were always making fun of us, and although I would have loved to punch them out, I couldn't be breaking the law all the time and lose my visa.
So most of our relationship was spent in bed in my apartment
That really annoyed her, but I really enjoyed every minute!
(I hope you weren't expecting my usual philosophical dissertation here)
Lytharia
Feb 11 '17
Actually, I was adventurer55 LOL. But oh well, no one is perfect. 
Being short myself (only 5' 3"), I have mostly dated men at least 6" or more, taller than myself. I don't think height matters much. I agree with susana23, there are other factors that I would be more focused on. As I have said in my other post, for me its eyes. I need to see that "soul depth". I am not attracted to people who are shallow. So everyone has their "thing". If that woman could not see past your height than she may be shallower than you want to be with. I truly believe that there is someone for everyone. I don't mean that it is the same one forever, because if that were the case, most of us wouldn't be here LOL. It can be for forever, but sometimes people get stuck and don't grow.
Being short myself (only 5' 3"), I have mostly dated men at least 6" or more, taller than myself. I don't think height matters much. I agree with susana23, there are other factors that I would be more focused on. As I have said in my other post, for me its eyes. I need to see that "soul depth". I am not attracted to people who are shallow. So everyone has their "thing". If that woman could not see past your height than she may be shallower than you want to be with. I truly believe that there is someone for everyone. I don't mean that it is the same one forever, because if that were the case, most of us wouldn't be here LOL. It can be for forever, but sometimes people get stuck and don't grow.
runea
May 8 '17
I am 6'2" and have never dated anyone my height.. 
i dont think height matter too much.
i dont think height matter too much. 
Rrobles24
May 26 '17
I am 5'8 and height is an issue for me. I may not be that tall but to find a guy that is taller and my type has been difficult lately. I feel being a woman and having a shorter guy makes me feel like the man in the relationship. Instead of him bending down to kiss me I have to do it to him. Instead of having his arms around me I'd have to have mine around him. It's just too much when I'm better off being with someone taller
Stephen56
May 29 '17
Everyone I guess has there own personal preferences but for me Height differences are not an issue for me its more about the physical and emotional connection
Calidude8989
Jun 2 '17
I am 6ft, I guess if there is something there, I don't think someone's height is that important.
Adolpho
Nov 17 '17
I guess the question is will height be an issue when dating. Everyone does have their own preference, but preference is designed to change depending on your surroundings. If there is no other choice than a short mate or tall mate most will more than likely change said preference over time. I have dated throughout the spectrum in height including my own height of 6'2 down to 4'10. I found it difficult with smaller size women to dance but that's about it. I will wish you all great success with whomever you choose.
aloneindekalb
Oct 27 '18
In talking with a friend, the suggested came up that a short woman would look for a taller man so that the children would be tall. biology may have some interest in a person without knowing that it is being considered.
autologous11
Nov 28 '18
For me, the height of a person matter. I'm only 5'2" and I can't imagine my self to be w/ a six footer 
Mr_Scott
Nov 28 '18
I'm of average height, I do prefer shorter. But I've seen couples oddly matched in height and be very happy.
