[iridescent]

(...................hope this is okay and that takashi doesn't mind my copy-catting. I checked this forum's polls and this side hasn't been covered yet)

NOTE: I put "generally speaking" because I think it's to be understood that for most of us, the height rule wouldn't apply to a guy we find really attractive for whatever reason



I'm not naturally attracted to guys who are shorter than me, even though I'm a little over 5'8. And most of the guys I meet do tend to be taller than me, but I don't even consider a guy to be tall unless he's 6'2" or taller. (My ex was 6'1 or so, I think, and he didn't look so tall to me. I didn't wear heels with him and I don't think he would have wanted me to, either.) The guy I've found most attractive in my lifetime though was 5'9 or 5'10 or so but he pointed out that he was taller right away, which kind of made him taller than that in my head... Still, I consider him to be on the shorter end of my physical attraction spectrum (?).

So generally speaking I don't think I would date someone shorter than me. If the guy was somehow really interested, of course I would consider it, but I don't really expect guys who are shorter than me to find me all that attractive either, so it works both ways. (My mom does think shorter individuals, especially men, tend to be more innately hardworking and successful though, and not to be heightist but I kind of agree. Plus the idea of a guy who's shorter than me but loves that I'm tall or doesn't feel at all threatened by it is really attractive.)

[svetlaella]

i don't think i'd ever consider dating a guy who's shorter than me, i've always had a hard time with my own 5'7 stature. i feel more secure with a taller guy. i've read before that girls are attracted to taller guys because it's a primitive "taller guy represents more power, can provide better" thing.

[~pixie~]

I've actually dated a guy who was about 2-3 inches shorter than me and another who was only a little bit taller than me (about half an inch difference, but I'd be taller with heels on). I'm actually not tall at all (about 5'5.5''), so I guess I just attract really short guys? "Generally speaking," I'm not physically attracted to shorter guys...but personality and a great sense of humor always win me over! Confidence and the way a guy carries himself are also important...it's kind of funny because the shorter guy I dated loved having a "tall" girlfriend and liked when I wore heels, even if it made our height difference even bigger o.o; But the guy who was close to my height hated it and never wanted me to wear heels...the lack of confidence and need to be taller was definitely a turn-off. =.=

[sugarcube]

Well.. I'm 5'10" and that tends to intimidate guys who are shorter than me.. so no, I would not (unless I really liked him and we could both look past our respective heights).

[lhkim85]

I think I would, but I would probably feel a bit self conscious at least at first. I'm 5'5" so it's not a problem I come across often, but I do prefer when guys are significantly taller than me b/c I often wear heels that are 4 inches or more. Luckily my bf is 6'.

[xellekimx]

I'm 5'11 so it's really tough for me to find a guy taller than I am. My exes thus far have all been either my height or just a little taller. It's funny because height had been a really important dating factor to me and I could never imagine myself dating someone shorter. Ever since I could remember, I've been insecure about my height and I always felt that dating a shorter guy would just draw unwanted attention.

Even if the difference was by an inch or two, I'd be very reluctant to pursue anything further than just friendship. If the difference was more than that? No way, I wouldn't (and still can't) consider dating that person. I love how safe and secure I feel when I'm with a guy that's taller and bigger than I am. I feel like a shorter person would be unable to provide me with that.

It's funny because I actually just started dating someone who's around 5'9-5'10. In the beginning, I was shy, maybe almost embarrassed, to hold hands and walk side-by-side with him in public. A lot's changed though and I'd like to think that I'm not as insecure or self-conscious as before. If he doesn't care about our height difference, why should I? I doubt that I'd still date someone who was significantly shorter than I am but I've come to realize that height isn't everything.

So to answer the question: yes, I would.. but to an extent!

[YUNA!]

I'm 5' so I'm lucky that there are rarely any guys out there in the sea that are shorter than me. But in senior high I dated someone that was my height and let me tell you, it felt weird as heck. I felt like we were elemenetary school kids running around and that wasn't cool. I dumped him not because of that reason but because he did something stupid.

I usually attract guys that are 6'0 plus though, I have no clue why? My last bf used to LOVE to tease me every day and even joked I had dwarf syndrome and nicknamed me "The Short One" on his caller ID. Men.

[love.peace.happiness.]

i'm not against short people i just think every girl out there would like their man to be taller than them..so you feel protected and safe...and let's face it when you're out with someone shorter than you, you'll get a few looks here and there..

[joogrlpekaun]

Yes, I would. I don't really care, though below 5'2" or so would be pushing it. It would be far more likely that the guy was the one who would have ego issues or feel weird about it. I'm 5'5" and I actually like guys right around my height. A bit shorter is fine. Taller is OK, too, but am I the only woman who dislikes the feeling of being towered over by a hulk of a man all the time? I don't give a damn about "feeling protected" either, so maybe that's why I have no problem with shorter or younger guys. I don't need a protector or a hunter, I just want a decent man. Oh well, between not minding guys my height or a bit shorter and not minding younger guys, I guess that just leaves more options for me!

[shotamerican]

i'm 5'1" and i used to ONLY be attracted to shorter guys.
but i ended up marrying a taller man.

i think if you love the person it just never matters.

[fresh]

Sure I would if they had a good personality.

Of course, if there were two guys with equally good personalities but one was short and the other was tall I would go for the tall one. Luckily, I'm 5' 3" so it's not hard to find guys who are taller than me.
Actually in high school, I had a crush on a guy who was the same height as me. So I say, if the personality shines, height can be overlooked.

[Swtess]

No. I'm already really short so I can't have a guy that's shorter. I can't even consider them to be of a love interest if they are shorter than me

[Myss Blewm]

I'm 5'1" so I don't think I'd fancy the idea of dating a guy shorter than me. I think it's the whole man protecting woman thing. Maybe it's because I get insecure about my own height that I find taller dudes so attractive. They have what I want, and all that Freudian goodness.

[Meenuh]

No I don't think I would. I mean, come on, i'm like 4'11.. how hard is it to be taller than a girl my height? Lol.

[whatismyname]

i went on one date with a guy who is like the same height as me. from a distance away, i thought he was a midget. sorry but i cant date a guy shorter or the same height or even just BIT taller.

[~*sUngEuN2*~]

i dunno with me height is a big issue. You can put the hottest guy in front of me to date, but if he is shorter than me...its a turn off..

[HERMIT]

Boy, for a guy my height ..... I'm afraid I don't like the trend I'm reading here....

[123qwerty]

I'm 5'2 and my boyfriend is shorter than me He's about 5 (And HE'S 26! ILY babe ). Don't think it should matter though... why pass up a short guy with a great personality and settle for a tall guy who treats you like crap? (Been there, done that - not a great result as you can imagine). And yeah... I agree that you want someone who will protect you and all of that, but let's face it. If a guy is not into you he won't protect you. A short small statured guy might not look like he will protect you, but if he loved you he'd fight to the death (Literally maybe) to protect you and a tall, muscular who doesn't give a crap about you might be the first to runaway. Didn't you guys learn, "Don't judge a book by it's cover"?!

[SeX1eStAsaBa]

Boy, for a guy my height ..... I'm afraid I don't like the trend I'm reading here....

I'm pretty sure I'm shorter than you.

C'mon ladies, give me a shot. I cook a mean microwavable mac&cheese, lol.

@123qwerty - T^T you give me hope. Thanks.

[lehuakim4]

No im short enough.. man ill feel bad for my kids if thier father was SHOrter =(