Why Do Women All Seem to Want Taller Men?

Why Do Women All Seem to Want Taller Men?

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bigfincat is offline bigfincat Post #521  July 30,2010, 7:46pm
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I like tall (or even short) women because I like to play volleyball & basketball...& they would be good at it.

If they aren't good at those things then they really don't have much to offer me.

So I guess it's OK if they can block & rebound. I expect nothing less than a double double.
 
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Dang it I knew I already posted Bruce Lee's picture somewhere.....

I just want to claim credit for that!!
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I, too am 5'10 and seem to be match with the guys that are 5'8. Even though I put that height was VERY important. I feel the same way...With a shorter man it makes me feel masculine and uncomfortable. I'm good with someone my height- just not shorter. It's very frustrating to see a guy 6'4 with a 5'4 chick. But I suppose you can't always choose who you love....???
 
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katieblueiz wrote :
I, too am 5'10 and seem to be match with the guys that are 5'8. Even though I put that height was VERY important. I feel the same way...With a shorter man it makes me feel masculine and uncomfortable. I'm good with someone my height- just not shorter. It's very frustrating to see a guy 6'4 with a 5'4 chick. But I suppose you can't always choose who you love....???
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katieblueiz wrote :
I, too am 5'10 and seem to be match with the guys that are 5'8. Even though I put that height was VERY important. I feel the same way...With a shorter man it makes me feel masculine and uncomfortable. I'm good with someone my height- just not shorter. It's very frustrating to see a guy 6'4 with a 5'4 chick. But I suppose you can't always choose who you love....???
Yep...being passed up for somebody else because of height feels horrible!!
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PY_2 wrote :
Yep...being passed up for somebody else because of height feels horrible!!
This type of thread...which we should let die.... reminds me that there is an awful lot of insecurity out there.
 
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At 5'2" almost everyone is taller than I am without trying. I love to wear heels and when I do I usually end up at about 5'5" - 5'6". I like to feel smaller than my significant other, it's just a personal preference. So I usually go for guys who are at least 5'7" or taller. I'm a huge fan of the teddy bear type and the bigger the better. For me there isn't any better feeling in the world than cuddling up next to my partner and feeling cared for and loved. So I guess I do go for "taller" guys but again, taller is relative to my own height. I have dated several guys who were just an inch or two taller than I am and they were always the ones who seemed insecure about it. I've dated guys who were a foot taller than me, I always seemed to end up with a crick in my neck. I like about 4 - 6" taller than I am. Again, personal preference. We are all entitled to it.
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bigfincat wrote :
I like tall (or even short) women because I like to play volleyball & basketball...& they would be good at it.

If they aren't good at those things then they really don't have much to offer me.

So I guess it's OK if they can block & rebound. I expect nothing less than a double double.

Seriously? lol! I'm 5'9" and not good at either sport. Perhaps you could teach your tall gal how to play?

I will date any guy over 5'6" even though I'm 5'9. I don't care and don't even notice a guys height after awhile.
 
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bigfincat wrote :
This type of thread...which we should let die.... reminds me that there is an awful lot of insecurity out there.
Absolutely!
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bigfincat wrote :
This type of thread...which we should let die.... reminds me that there is an awful lot of insecurity out there.
For my part, I really hope to see the thread continue.

I’m a guy who’s 5’2”, and I’ve always struggled with self-esteem and self-acceptance in this area. I check in on this discussion every once in a while, and (maybe perversely) it’s been a kind of comfort to me.

On the one hand, you get to hear women give their honest opinions on this matter—the kind of opinions that people rarely dare say to my face. And on the other hand, to see all the guys, of so many different heights, who also feel frustrated by this question... It’s kind of comforting to know that I’m not alone.

So I think that the fact that there IS a lot of insecurity about this topic is, on the contrary, a sign that it’s important to talk about it.

...That said, the challenge is to keep the dialogue constructive... ahem...
 
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