Are Height Differences Impacting Your Relationship?

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The discussion centers around the dynamics of relationships where one partner is taller than the other, particularly focusing on male partners being shorter than their female counterparts or vice versa. Participants express varied opinions on height differences, with many asserting that height does not significantly impact relationship quality. Some share personal experiences of dating taller partners without issues, while others note societal perceptions and self-consciousness regarding height. The conversation touches on the idea that confidence and mutual respect are more critical than physical attributes. Additionally, there are humorous exchanges about the logistics of affection and the subjective nature of attraction, emphasizing that personal preferences vary widely. The discussion also highlights cultural differences in height perceptions and the importance of personality over physical traits in romantic relationships.
  • #31
Yeah, that's why I don't like short women Evo. I don't want to get on my knees to give her a hug. I won't date a woman that's too short.

Height does matter, a lot. I am 6'-4". So some people here might consider a tall girl what I could call a normal height. But a girl at 6' is pushing it.

The worst is a tall girl that's huge, not fat, but big...big like a man...shudder. I've seen some girls that are 6' and 180lbs...yikes.
 
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  • #32
Cyrus, in my sophomore year in college I lived with a lovely lady that was taller than I was (~4" or so), and was a lifeguard with an athletic figure and a baby-face. We shared a love of music, English Romantic literature, and philosophy. She was several years older than I was, and she was prepared to move on when she graduated. I was prepared, too, but saddened and wistful when she was gone. The night we met, I had waded through deep snow to a local watering-spot and sat myself down near the jukebox and that long,tall cutie came over to my table and asked if she could sit with me if she bought me a drink. Duh! I didn't need a great pickup line to be impressed by that lady - she pretty much had me when she smiled at me on her way to my table.
 
  • #33
turbo-1 said:
Cyrus, in my sophomore year in college I lived with a lovely lady that was taller than I was (~4" or so), and was a lifeguard with an athletic figure and a baby-face. We shared a love of music, English Romantic literature, and philosophy. She was several years older than I was, and she was prepared to move on when she graduated. I was prepared, too, but saddened and wistful when she was gone. The night we met, I had waded through deep snow to a local watering-spot and sat myself down near the jukebox and that long,tall cutie came over to my table and asked if she could sit with me if she bought me a drink. Duh! I didn't need a great pickup line to be impressed by that lady - she pretty much had me when she smiled at me on her way to my table.

It seems like you are popular with females. It is because your interests are shared by many females?
 
  • #34
I have to say, by and large the best looking girls I have seen are not tall, but average height. Most tall girls have flat chests and asses.

Personally, I think a nice face is better than a nice body because most people can work out and have a nice body, but you have to be born with an attractive face. A nice face is 1/million. I am not saying I would never go out with a tall girl, but if I had to take my pick I would go with the shorter one 9/10.
 
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  • #35
cyrusabdollahi said:
I have to say, by and large the best looking girls I have seen are not tall, but average height. Most tall girls have flat chests and asses.

Personally, I think a nice face is better than a nice body because most people can work out and have a nice body, but you have to be born with an attractive face. A nice face is 1/million. I am not saying I would never go out with a tall girl, but if I had to take my pick I would go with the shorter one 9/10.

are you sure we ain't brothers?

I agree 100%.
 
  • #36
I already said were brothers a while ago. Dont you pay attention!??
 
  • #37
cyrusabdollahi said:
I already said were brothers a while ago. Dont you pay attention!??

Hahahhaha :smile:
 
  • #38
cyrusabdollahi said:
I have to say, by and large the best looking girls I have seen are not tall, but average height. Most tall girls have flat chests and asses.

Personally, I think a nice face is better than a nice body because most people can work out and have a nice body, but you have to be born with an attractive face. A nice face is 1/million. I am not saying I would never go out with a tall girl, but if I had to take my pick I would go with the shorter one 9/10.

How tall is tall that you describe?
 
  • #39
Best height, 5'8"-5'10"

Anything lower than 5'8" is too short for me, because that's getting close to a foot height difference.

You are asking a lot of questions about relationships...you BETTER NOT start another "I need help dating" thread or I'm going to find where you live and throw your monitor out your window.

http://www.abc.net.au/newcastle/stories/Bang_m1181753.jpg
 
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  • #40
cyrusabdollahi said:
Best height, 5'8"-5'10"

Anything lower than 5'8" is too short for me, because that's getting close to a foot height difference.

Wow in NZ that would be counted as above avergae height most females here are about 5'6"
Umm I've never dated/kissed or even hugged a guy shorter than me theyve always been slightly or a lot taller (I tend to go for tall guys not sure why that is). But its not that difficult finding guys taller than you when you are about 5'4"
 
  • #41
cyrusabdollahi said:
You are asking a lot of questions about relationships...you BETTER NOT start another "I need help dating" thread or I'm going to find where you live and throw your monitor out your window.

:smile:

I admit it's addictive but that is how we are 'designed'.
 
  • #42
ILEW said:
I wonder what is the opinion of the female.

If a guy were a few inches/centimeters shorter than me, I really wouldn't care about the height difference.
 
  • #43
cyrusabdollahi said:
I have to say, by and large the best looking girls I have seen are not tall, but average height. Most tall girls have flat chests and asses.

Personally, I think a nice face is better than a nice body because most people can work out and have a nice body, but you have to be born with an attractive face. A nice face is 1/million.

Every guy knows this.

Anyways, I'm 5'11, so basically 5'3 to like 5'9 is good for me. I think I would pick the shorter girl everytime.
 
  • #44
ILEW said:
It seems like you are popular with females. It is because your interests are shared by many females?
She couldn't have known my interests when she approached me. I am not pushy or even gregarious, and I probably gave her a smile and a polite nod when I entered the room - at most. I guess I am non-threatening/approachable...it sure isn't because of my good looks. :smile:
 
  • #45
I am 26 and 184 tall. My wilfe is 17 and 186 so she will grow about 3 cm more...
 
  • #46
Your wife is 17?Where do you live?
 
  • #47
I am Greek and she is Australian.
 
  • #48
JasonRox said:
I'd probably only date girls that are shorter than I. Shorter girls are cute.

I second that.

Monique said:
If a guy were a few inches/centimeters shorter than me, I really wouldn't care about the height difference.

Would 10 centimeters qualify as "a few"? :-p
 
  • #49
newp175 said:
I am 26 and 184 tall. My wilfe is 17 and 186 so she will grow about 3 cm more...

The biggest problem with a large age difference is that conversations may be a bit awakard or at least not very constructive. Both parties may have a hard time understanding each other.
 
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  • #50
She is smarter and more mature than all the people I know combined.
 
  • #51
cyrusabdollahi said:
I have to say, by and large the best looking girls I have seen are not tall, but average height. Most tall girls have flat chests and asses.

Also what about the fact that taller girls tend to have a deeper voice as well, which is considered unattractive to the male.
 
  • #52
I don't know about that. I've seen some short girls with throaty voices and I don't like it. Theres one lady on the news who sounds like she lost her voice every time she talks. I can't stand to hear her voice.
 
  • #53
LONDON (Reuters) - A British man has met and married a 22-year-old woman after, by his own account, dreaming of her phone number and then sending her a text message.

David Brown, 24, says he woke up one morning after a night out with friends with a telephone number constantly running through his head. He decided to contact it, sending a message saying "Did I meet you last night?."

Random recipient Michelle Kitson was confused and wary at first but decided to reply and the two began exchanging messages. Eventually they met and fell in love.

. . . .

After a long courtship, the oddly matched couple -- he's six foot seven inches tall and she's five foot four -- . . .
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070409/od_nm/britain_text_dc
 
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  • #54
radou said:
Would 10 centimeters qualify as "a few"? :-p

Depends on how cute he is :-p
 
  • #55
Astronuc said:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070409/od_nm/britain_text_dc
well, british, go figure them out.
 
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  • #56
I haven't dated taller girls so far (not easy to find them ... I'm ~ 6'3"=189cm).
But every time I see a couple where girl is taller than guy,It looks cute and cool to me.
 
  • #57
loop quantum gravity said:
well, british, go figure them out.

Yeah, cos we're always sending random texts out and then hooking up with people as a result, only to find that there's a big height difference!
 
  • #58
Monique said:
Depends on how cute he is :-p

Could you give some sort of definition for cute here?
 
  • #59
Me. I am the definition.
 
  • #60
ILEW said:
Could you give some sort of definition for cute here?

I hope this isn't your attempt at flirting. :rolleyes:
 

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