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Originally Posted by sh2009
I'm 5'3" and prefer guys to be at LEAST 5'8". I like a guy to be taller and bigger than me, including when I'm in heels...I'm fairly self-sufficient so when I fall for a guy, I like that illusion of being held and protected. Plus, the short guys who hit on me have the most unattractive personalities and come on WAY too strong...short man syndrome...
Yes I've heard women say this, it's probably partly nature but may also be cultural. It's probably something guys can't understood though, I admit that. It's your preference.
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Only if they are thin and look like models. Most men will outright reject a woman who is tall (or taller than them, rather) if she's average weight/looks.
It's no skin off my back, I've been rejected more times than I can count because of my height. I was dumped by a guy who was 6'8 because I was too tall for him when I wore heels.
You're a rarity then Most of my male friends (including ones that are well over 6'5) date very petite, small women. The 6'8 man I mentioned above ended up marrying a girl who is barely 5'3. He just liked tiny girls.
Every has preferences, and not everyone is going to be attracted to you. I'm a tall girl who isn't built like a supermodel, but I don't let it get me down.
I don't know, why is being tall seen as a good thing for women then? Not very tall, like 6 feet plus, but at least 5'6" or so. And I'm not just talking modelling. In my experience, men don't really care as long as she's not super tall or short. And in my experience, short women often look dumpy and a bit out of proportion. The women with the bodies I'm attracted to always seem to be at least 5'3" or so.
I admit, being 5'9" I WOULD find a 6'0" woman a little intimidating. If she asked me out, I wouldn't turn her down, but given someone that height and someone my height I'd probably be more inclined to try someone my height only because I generally assume women who are taller than me aren't that interested in me. Hey if I was 6'8 I would LOVE to date a 6 foot plus woman...by the way if 6'2" Maria Sharapova offered to go on a date with most guys, they'd probably bust a load in their pants.
Only if they are thin and look like models. Most men will outright reject a woman who is tall (or taller than them, rather) if she's average weight/looks.
It's no skin off my back, I've been rejected more times than I can count because of my height. I was dumped by a guy who was 6'8 because I was too tall for him when I wore heels.
His loss! I don't know what it is, I prefer women of a similar size to myself---I'm about 6' (runner's body) and have only dated women between 5'9-6'. And all have been average size---6-12. They've always been associated with being humbling and having great personalities. Maybe they face the same dilemmas men on the shorter side face?
I don't know, why is being tall seen as a good thing for women then? Not very tall, like 6 feet plus, but at least 5'6" or so. And I'm not just talking modelling. In my experience, men don't really care as long as she's not super tall or short. And in my experience, short women often look dumpy and a bit out of proportion. The women with the bodies I'm attracted to always seem to be at least 5'3" or so.
I admit, being 5'9" I WOULD find a 6'0" woman a little intimidating. If she asked me out, I wouldn't turn her down, but given someone that height and someone my height I'd probably be more inclined to try someone my height only because I generally assume women who are taller than me aren't that interested in me. Hey if I was 6'8 I would LOVE to date a 6 foot plus woman...by the way if 6'2" Maria Sharapova offered to go on a date with most guys, they'd probably bust a load in their pants.
See, I don't see a woman as being 'tall' until she's at least 5'10. Anything less than that is fairly normal. 5'6 is not tall at all to me, most of the women I know are in the 5'6-5'8 range and I know a few who are 5'10 or taller, including myself.
And Maria Sharapova is famous, I thought they didn't count? It's like when guys say 'I LOVE tall girls! Like Gisele, or Heidi Klum!' No, those are supermodels, not normal tall girls. Not every tall girl is built like a model.
Sorry some of us didn't meet your expectation of being prejudiced in favor of tall guys. But we assumed you wanted honest answers. Some of us just don't care about a guy's height. Some do. At least one said she thought she preferred tall guys until she met a dreamboat shorter guy. Big surprise--there's a variety of opinions out there.
His loss! I don't know what it is, I prefer women of a similar size to myself---I'm about 6' (runner's body) and have only dated women between 5'9-6'. And all have been average size---6-12. They've always been associated with being humbling and having great personalities. Maybe they face the same dilemmas men on the shorter side face?
Yes and no. I think a lot of men want a girl smaller than them and that means that the taller the girl gets, the less she must weight and the smaller she must be to be 'acceptable'. I'm a size 12 right now at 6'1 and I'm still considered 'big' to most men. A girlfriend of mine is 6' and a size 2 and gets hit on constantly, regardless of her height she's still smaller than most men and therefore attractive. Personally, I don't think she's all that attractive because a 6' tall women shouldn't weigh under 120 lbs and she looks sickly. However, most guys still like that.
Everyone has preferences though, and if a guy doesn't want me because I'm 'too big' or 'too tall' then that's not a big deal to me. The same if a woman rejects a guy who isn't tall enough. Who cares? You can't force someone to be interested in you.
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See, I don't see a woman as being 'tall' until she's at least 5'10. Anything less than that is fairly normal. 5'6 is not tall at all to me, most of the women I know are in the 5'6-5'8 range and I know a few who are 5'10 or taller, including myself.
And Maria Sharapova is famous, I thought they didn't count? It's like when guys say 'I LOVE tall girls! Like Gisele, or Heidi Klum!' No, those are supermodels, not normal tall girls. Not every tall girl is built like a model.
The average height for an American female is supposed to be 5'3" but doesn't that seem short to you? Same with the average male height of 5'9". Here, in Australia, it really does seem people my age are taller than older generations (and I think they are), and there are many, many women my height (5'8-9" ish). Even 6 footers are not uncommon, but anything above 6'2" is exceptional. I think the tallest woman I have ever seen in real life is about 6'3" or so.
But yes, I'm a bit surprised many 6'5" guys wouldn't like a 6" lady. They're not exactly all that common still, but I mean compared to being 6'5" they'd still seem quite a bit shorter.
Sorry some of us didn't meet your expectation of being prejudiced in favor of tall guys. But we assumed you wanted honest answers. Some of us just don't care about a guy's height. Some do. At least one said she thought she preferred tall guys until she met a dreamboat shorter guy. Big surprise--there's a variety of opinions out there.
The truth is just so damn inconvenient for some of these people
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Yes and no. I think a lot of men want a girl smaller than them and that means that the taller the girl gets, the less she must weight and the smaller she must be to be 'acceptable'. I'm a size 12 right now at 6'1 and I'm still considered 'big' to most men. A girlfriend of mine is 6' and a size 2 and gets hit on constantly, regardless of her height she's still smaller than most men and therefore attractive. Personally, I don't think she's all that attractive because a 6' tall women shouldn't weigh under 120 lbs and she looks sickly. However, most guys still like that.
Everyone has preferences though, and if a guy doesn't want me because I'm 'too big' or 'too tall' then that's not a big deal to me. The same if a woman rejects a guy who isn't tall enough. Who cares? You can't force someone to be interested in you.
Maybe it's an insecurity thing. Men are just intimidated of big (not fat), tall women physically speaking?
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Most of my male friends (including ones that are well over 6'5) date very petite, small women. The 6'8 man I mentioned above ended up marrying a girl who is barely 5'3. He just liked tiny girls. 
