Do girls find guys that are shorter than them to be a turn off?

Canada
April 8, 2009 10:40pm CST
Like the title says, is it true? I'm asking this because I was hanging out with some girls and they were talking about this guy who was shorter than them and saying things like "He's cute alright, if he grew a little taller I'd date him." I don't know I'm really curious to see if this is what the majority of girls look for in a guy is height. So now I will let you girls answer.
7 responses
@online_jon (1476)
• Philippines
9 Apr 09
Hello EduCashin, good day to you. In my own base opinion, it really depends to the woman if she really like the man even though the hight of the man is shorter than her. In an instance people say that a tall guy reallys matters, because as i know you are a guy and your hight is good there is a chance you can join to a basketball team because of your height, and not only that you also have a chance to be a model because most of the requirements in modeling is the good height. All in all height really matters. In practical women will really turn off, if their height is higher than the men, and with reason some all women really want a taller guy, which they really feel turn off to those cute by small height guys. Well, as i remember when i was in high school, i admire my classmate and i really like her but the problem is she's taller than me, then i keep it a secret for about three years and whe the time came that we will be gradtated in high school. I tell her my secret that i admire her but the problem is she still taller than me and you know what she said "i also like you but your height is to small for me". Aw! Yeah, it really hurt with that situation i really conclude that a taller women really turn off to those small guys. Bu i think sometimes, some girls even though their height is higher with the guy, it is still fine for them, and as i remember in the movie that i watch even though the guy is ugly and the women is beautiful she still fall in love with the man. Which means it's really depend to the people because they are the one who making their own choice in life and no other people. Well, that's all my response with your forum topic discussion! Thank you! Happy earning to us and happy sharing with our opinion,idea and thoughts. Good luck to our earning career!
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• Canada
10 Apr 09
Thank you for the very informative response online_jon. I'm sorry about what happened to you in high school, it sounds like it really hurt. And yes I agree with you, not every girl is like that, but the majority of the female population tend to be more attracted to the taller height of guys.
• United States
20 Apr 09
Another very interesting thread... well you know what? some women may want taller guys and that may be all they see. But a real female will look deeper than height and will not use that 1 shallow factor to define their mate. This is one reason why a lot on ladies have gotten caught up in bad relationships because they are looking at only the physical stature of a man rather than the true stature of a man. A male can be 6'8 but that doesn't make him a man, in fact he could still be just an OVERgrown boy. It takes great strength, character and a strong mind to be defined as a man. Some of the greatest men in history were small in stature but GIANTS in character and what they stood for - as well as the changes that made in history.
• United States
20 Apr 09
Yeah in highschool some shorter guys can win over girls left & right if they have Confidence, muscles, popular or a combination of all. I've seen it done several times before and the taller guys don't know what to do when this happens LOL. I have always been on the shorter side myself and I've done it several times so I know it works
• United States
23 Apr 09
haha not quite that but thanks man
• Canada
21 Apr 09
yes it can be done, my friends were able to pull it off easily, I've had a little trouble getting the taller ones haha LOL hahaha you pimp, that's what I like to see, I usually have more respect for the shorter guys who can get the tall chicks, I have a new found level of respect for you now (not that I didn't before), you are like jesus to me now :P.
• United States
9 Apr 09
Well since Im very petite I would really never encounter a guy that was shorter than me but I do have some input on the height attraction to men. I personally am not even attracted to men who are 5'4" or short, yes Im only 4'11" but i have always been attracted to men who are 5'7" or taller because they just seem more masculine and make me feel more protected and feminine.
• Canada
9 Apr 09
oh really? this is a first, i guess everyone has their own view on things. I guess for guys they don't really care if the girl is taller or shorter, well at least that is my view on girls, doesn't matter their height.
@ds6413 (2070)
• United States
9 Apr 09
Ok, this I have experience in. I am 3 inches taller than my boyfriend. If I go with out shoes which I sometimes do at home he is closer to my height if he has shoes on. It does not bother me, his height does not refect what first attractd me to him. For one thing, he is extremely intelligent, can speak 4 languages fluent and we have so much in common. He makes me laugh all the time and is so loving. He is even growing his hair to donate for cancer patience. We did an experiment one day to see how people would react to him looking gruffy even though he is a man of God. Kindness is evident in his eyes. A man's height does not make a real man.
@ds6413 (2070)
• United States
9 Apr 09
My ex-husband was 5 inches taller than I am but he lacked compassion. Not attracted anymore to people in love with themselves or those who believe they are better than others because of looks or height or money, that was the previous life I had.
• Canada
9 Apr 09
I truly agree with you 100%. I think that the height faction doesn't matter, it is more about personality and if you are able to have a good time with them.
@nympha687 (940)
• United States
9 Apr 09
I guess, most women want their men to be better than them in all aspects that includes education, economic status and height. Society indirectly dictates this rule as the man is seen as the head of the family. Couples with man shorter than the woman have become laughing stock.
• Canada
9 Apr 09
hahaha i like this one, "woment want their men to be better than them in all aspects..." I didn't look at it that way, and it may certainly be true for some ladies out there. What is your view guys that are shorter than you? If they were good looking and had a nice personality, but shorter than you, would you even consider dating them?
• Philippines
9 Apr 09
It's true. Maybe because height is a factor that girls like for some reason like: 1. They believe that a taller man can protect them better; and 2. Some girls are conscious on what other people say. I have cited some situations regarding the topic... Happy posting...=)
• Canada
9 Apr 09
I definitely agree, but we can't help it. And number 2 is especially true in high school, it just looks weird when a taller girl and a shorter guy are holding hands down a hallway, and everyone knows that someone is going to talk behind their backs, saying things like "Thats so weird" or "They don't look good together, he's too short for her, they're not really a good match for a couple" and etc...
@leoliu39 (540)
• China
9 Apr 09
i am a guy, but i have many examples about this. it seems almost all girl want t taller guy to be her partner. this is not surprise, cause they want to feel safe and also want their children more taller and strong!
• Canada
9 Apr 09
I see your point man, but I guess I can't just bully the girls. Since most of us guys have specific preference as well, not every guy but most. Like guys tend to be attractive to girls with a bigger bust or nice round bum, or girls with a cute or pretty face. Its really normal in modern society, we really can't stop girls liking taller guys, and girls can't stop guys looking for those bigger you know whats if you know what i'm saying haha. Of course there are always the exceptions.