Why Do Women All Seem to Want Taller Men?

Why Do Women All Seem to Want Taller Men?

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Patience is offline Patience Post #31  December 5,2007, 1:48pm
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The reason most couple consist of taller men is because most men prefer smaller women. It is as plain as day. In most cases it is the men who do most of the overt pursuing and they decide not to pursue tall or taller women. It is a documented fact that men are more into the physical attributes of their partners. Why this article focuses on women, I have no idea.

I am 5'9" barefoot (not overweight and less than 30 yrs old) and find it virtually impossible to get a date mainly due to my height. I say mainly because I have pretty much given up and stopped going out. My friends are always sending me on blind dates and the minute the guys see me they instinctively look at my feet to see exactly what I am standing on that makes me so "tall" (I wear flat shoes). One guy even ended the date right then and there complaining that he had been misinformed about my height. For the record he was close to 6ft. When I go out several men approach me when I am seated and once I stand they see "Wow you're tall" and escape.

I have been matched with hundreds of much shorter men on eHarmony over the past two years, so no they don't appear to match people based on height. Needless to say none of these shorter guys respond to my communications.
 
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Scientist is offline Scientist Post #32  December 5,2007, 2:39pm
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I'm a bit taller than average and haven't fared nearly as well in dating as most of my friends (who have virtually all been shorter than me) though I did notice when I grew 6" in one year in middle school that there was a sharp decline in the numbers of guys who tried to pick fights with me.

I think that its just one of many factors that women subconsciously examine. Are there advantages to it? Probably, but looks or social charm seem to dwarf height as a factor for attracting women.
 
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reality_check is offline reality_check Post #33  December 5,2007, 3:20pm
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Bull! Women often SAY they want taller men, in surveys and in online dating sites. But look around, taking special note of the most desirable women, and see the men they're with. Everywhere I go, I notice the women who have the most desirable characteristics (I won't say what they are, but you know what I mean) and they are nearly always with men who are nearly the same height as they are. I repeat, do not put any value on what women SAY they want, look at what they REALLY want by noticing their actions. It's a rare woman who can have nearly any man she wants (and we all know who they are) who ends up with a man more than about 4 inches taller than she is. I've known many guys in the 5'4"-5'8" range who dated and/or married women that all the guys were after. One more time, next time you're at a shopping mall, party, social gathering, church, etc., look at the couples, and mark my word, the most desirable women will be with men the same height as they are.
 
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Allen is offline Allen Post #34  December 5,2007, 3:45pm
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Every date I went on last year was with taller ladies. So - a study is a study for followers of tradition and then most relationships don't work, so where does that lead you? The conclusion is - to whomever you feel comfortable with. Study on..
 
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Been there-Married a man a few inches taller, then one, an inch shorter. I don't care about height-I'm 5'7"- but the guys do! If the personality is sweet, loving, and kind, who cares? That being said, I would love to find that sweet, loving, kind man in a 6' plus package!
 
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I find for myself... a man that's taller.. more comfortable for me. I'm 5'7" with heels... 5 9 to 5 10. I don't care if they are 6 foot or more. Just level with me or a little taller.
I have dated men shorter than me from E... obviously... we never connected... I gave them a chance just like any other man I get matched with.
As far as being honest... my pictures are up to date. (Which most of my dates are pleasantly surprised that I'm better looking than my pics!) I find no benefit in trying to hide or lie about anything. We are here for a reason... a serious relationship. The basis for any relationship can not be based on a lie...
Blessings to all!
 
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I am 5'9" and sometimes I wear heels. I saw a guy that was 5'7" and never paid it no mind. However, he did. I got so tired about hearing how short he was compared to me. It really seemed to threaten his masculinity. I doubt whether I would date someone shorter than me after this experience.
 
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todd-Detroit is offline todd-Detroit Post #38  December 5,2007, 4:07pm
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I guess if guys like women with a large chest who are thin - then women can want men who are tall. I am only 5-6 and have no problem dating women who are taller than me. I actually don't care how tall a woman is
 
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Okay I am a female that is 5'11 so a guy who is 6feet and above is fine. If a woman is 5'2 and her mate is 5'8 to her that is tall. I prefer men taller than me plain and simple my last hubby was 7'0! My current bf is 6'6 I just love tall men. Now, I had a guy reject me because I was tall he is 6'2 so I guess it is another preference each gender has.
 
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I agree that 99% of women want a man 4-6" taller than they are (I know I do, and I always wear 4" heels). But I did have a male friend who was 6'1", and only dated "amazon" women. For ten years or so he had girlfriends who were all at least 6'3" barefoot, and he liked them to wear high heels too. I saw that he got married the other day and sure enough the woman he married was 5'1" !
 
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