Would you date a guy shorter than you, Ladies?

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I’m short (5’6") but don’t think of myself as short so no Napoleon complex here. I’m very ‘bien dans ma peau’ as the French say.
 
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There was one fairly short guy I knew who did not seem to have a complex about it. He was an ex-US Air Force fighter pilot and swaggered with the best of 'em.
 
I think we could work with you on, that, Tomarin. What’s you schedule like next week?
 
You guys need to get one of those Titer Inversion Tables so you can hang upside down for like a hour a day.

Either that, or get a nice pair of heels.
 
Getting a mohawk or spiking your hair makes you look taller. Although, I don’t think that would work for the ladies.
 
I am a 5’5 female and would like to date or marry someone taller than me. That said, if I found someone I like and who also likes me I would probably be relaxed when it comes to this, so a little shorter would be okay I guess. I live in Asia and most people are shorter than me. At 5’5 most people say I am so tall, when in the West, it is just considered average.
 
It always did bug me a little but it was not a deal breaker. I think it is important for the guy to be able to handle it. I sometimes feel like this bugs them more than the women. Same height is fine.
 
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if there’s a couple the same size or even the man a bit shorter than the woman and they were happy together
height probably wouldn’t be an issue if the guy just let it go
Don’t forget the average person is a different height at different times of day ,we fluctuate
 
Hey, here in the United States I’m a little tall, some other places in the World, I’d be considered average.
 
I totally agree. I don’t think height matters, as long as both parties are ok with it. I say the same thing about age, which is another one that a lot of people get upset about. I am ok with age differences too.
Still, I think relationships are easier if people are closer in age, not further than 10 or so years. But if two people are meant to be together, these issues don’t matter. Color is another one. Religion. I am quite the romantic on this stuff.
 
I’m funny about age, I would prefer that the woman be older than me, although that’s only happened once, and it was a matter of 2 years, so obviously it wasn’t that big of a deal. We’ve all got our preferences though, my dad was almost 11 years older than my mother, and my step-dad is 7 years younger. I think the biggest problem I have, is I don’t want to date anyone younger than my oldest little sister. Who is 28, although I did try to make a slight exception, and that didn’t work out. Again though, prefer shorter women, but not too worried about height overall.
 
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Would I date someone shorter than me?

Sure, I would. Someone’s personality matters more to me than looks do.

I went out with someone who was about your height, when I was still dating.

I’m not that tall. I used to be 5’ 5", and I lost an inch since I’ve gotten older.

My husband is of average height for men. He’s about 5’ 10"-11" tall.
 
I did date a shorter man once while studying for English honors. He was a law student.
Whilst driving to the restaurant he asked me for directions.
His next comment was, “I don’t do what women tell me to do.”
(“So don’t get any ideas” as subtext?)
I wasn’t a feminist, but that bald statement didn’t sit well though I made no response
Next, he asked with intensity, “Are you moral?” daring me to be anyothing but that.
Yes, I was, but the question freaked me.
(Something regarding blunt statements on a first date?)
Each time he asked me out again I had" too many assignments" to go out with anyone.

I didn’t mind his height, but his manner was too confronting.
Getting ready for the Bar, I think.
 
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Right. I think the single most important thing is shared values. I don’t know about opposites attracting in terms of politics, culture, values, priorities. I used to think it was fun to debate these things in relationships - thought it meant I was broad-minded or something - but those relationships don’t last. Aim for like-minded folks - again, I don’t think it matters if he is a little shorter or older or younger or a Protestant/Orthodox/Catholic, black/white, etc. (physical attraction a must; it doesn’t grow later; it is instantaneous) What matters is that we are on the same page on the central issues in our life. And of course you need to be able to compromise in the more practical, day to day areas where you do differ. I was never very good at that either. All that compromising/forgiving can get pretty miserable if we are honest. I was too romantic, not practical enough about it all. I think you kind of have to approach it like a job, a contract, a pilgrimage almost - both parties. Speaking life-time marriage here.
 
Well if it makes you feel any better, I’m all of 5’0". 👧

To answer the question, if I were still dating height would be the last thing I’d look at. That said, I haven’t met any men shorter than I am 😊 The Husband is 6’0" and not the tallest man I was ever involved with.
 
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Didn’t you know? The majority of women on CAF are Amazons!
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Next you’ll be telling me all their children are above-average too (a la Lake Wobegon).
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Well, I am 5’8", my husband is 5’7" and my children are above average! ☺️
 
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Height doesn’t matter. It’s what’s on the inside that counts.
 
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