Ladies - Would You Consider Dating a 5'8 Man??

singlesnights · 04-07-2012 9:25pm

If your belief is that your height is an issue, then you will give off signals that you don't feel comfortable with yourself.

As a result, women won't feel comfortable around you because you will come across as being insecure and lacking in confidence.

It's the self-consciousness, rather than your height itself, which will hurt your success with women.

Toby Take a Bow · 04-07-2012 9:36pm

singlesnights wrote: »

If your belief is that your height is an issue, then you will give off signals that you don't feel comfortable with yourself.

As a result, women won't feel comfortable around you because you will come across as being insecure and lacking in confidence.

It's the self-consciousness, rather than your height itself, which will hurt your success with women.

It goes both ways, though. Some women are insecure, and because of that they won't date guys who are smaller or skinnier than they are.

I'm a smaller-than-average guy and would normally go out with girls smaller than myself, but I do occasionally find myself with women who are taller. I find that if both of us aren't insecure about the issues, then there are no issues.

bnt wrote: »

What if he's French? Napoleon Bonaparte was famously short

Famously incorrect. He was slightly taller than the average French male. He just chose the wrong people to hang around when he was being painted.

mcmacness wrote: »

I wouldn't discriminate against someone I liked based on their height, saying that though I'm 5 "6" and I've dated a guy about a couple of inches taller than me and a guy alot more taller than me. I prefer being with someone taller, I don't think I'd be attracted to someone alot shorter than me though!

Does. Not. Compute.

DerekDGoldfish · 04-07-2012 9:50pm

Im 5'5 and I dont think it has had any material impact on my success (or lack of) with the opisite sex. When I was younger I was extremly shy which had far more of an impact than height ever did.

Ive gone out with taller girls in the past and height hasnt been an issue.

Siuin · 04-07-2012 9:52pm

Gimmie five 8'' men and then we'll talk :P

AllyMcFearless · 04-07-2012 10:17pm

I'm a 5"4 (and 3/4s!) tall female, and until recently I leaned towards guys about 5"10/11. But have recently been seeing a guy who's roughly 5"8 and it's actually much better.

Carverkid · 04-07-2012 10:30pm

Tall guys can often be self conscious and shy as well. My friends 6ft 7" and a great guy has it all physically but he slouches because he's so shy from his height.

M_Bovary · 04-07-2012 11:02pm

Personally I prefer a taller man, but it's just one attribute that I admire, so if there's other things going for him but he's under 6' I would gladly indulge.

Esoteric_ · 04-07-2012 11:03pm

I've dated men even shorter than 5ft 8'. Shortest guy I dated was around 5ft 3', tallest was 6ft 10'. At the moment, I'm dating someone who is around 6ft 4', so I don't really see the problem with dating shorter or taller people.

I'm only 5ft 1', and it makes dating taller people awkward to tell the truth. The bf was actually laughing at me today because I only come up to his breastbone in height.

I prefer dating people that are around 5ft 8' tbh.

Johro · 04-07-2012 11:10pm

Daveysil15 wrote: »

I'm 5'9 in heels.

Me too. Stilettos.

Richard Hillman · 04-07-2012 11:11pm

Starting to realise why im single after all these threads

Would you consider dating a 5'8 Man? 5'7 :cool:

Men who still live at home... is it a deal-breaker? Check :cool:

On the Dole-A Deal Breaker? Im an unemployed Student :cool:

Would date a smoker? :cool:

I would imagine them all combined into one is a deal breaker :pac:

I lead a fine life though

shopaholic01 · 04-07-2012 11:16pm

Richard Hillman wrote: »

Starting to realise why im single after all these threads

Would you consider dating a 5'8 Man? 5'7 :cool:

Men who still live at home... is it a deal-breaker? Check :cool:

On the Dole-A Deal Breaker? Im an unemployed Student :cool:

Would date a smoker? :cool:

I would imagine them all combined into one is a deal breaker :pac:

I lead a fine life though

Nah, not for all of us. I would however, have a problem with your homicidal tendencies, and would refuse to be a passenger in your car within a 100 mile radius of any body of water.

Scanlas The 2nd · 05-07-2012 8:53am

lizt wrote: »

I'm 6 foot tall (and female) and I can't say that height is a huge issue for me. I do notice men who are taller more though, just because it's more unusual.

TBH, I think society expects the female to be shorter, I don't know why but I personally don't think it makes a difference. I have talked to a few guys that have said under no circumstances would they go out with a girl that's taller than them :rolleyes:

How can you possibly not realise why society expects women to be shorter. Women are shorter than men and most men are taller than their OH.

Society expects each individual not to be millionaires because most people aren't millionaires.

LizT · 05-07-2012 9:00am

How can you possibly not realise why society expects women to be shorter. Women are shorter than men and most men are taller than their OH.

Society expects each individual not to be millionaires because most people aren't millionaires.

I phrased that wrong. What I meant was that a lot of people think it's wrong for a woman to be taller than their OH. A lot of ladies on this thread have said they wouldn't date a man sorter than them or that they would prefer not to.

It may not be the norm but I don't really see why height should be an issue.

pickarooney · 05-07-2012 9:05am

I like the idea of de-electing a president.

Hardonraging · 05-07-2012 9:19am

I'm 5' 10" and height dosen't bother me , we're all the same height when the lights go out anyway ...

charlietheminxx · 05-07-2012 9:25am

I'm a 5'7'' woman and I've been with guys in an array of heights! I have always gravitated towards taller men but I have been with guys from 5'5'' - 6'5''.

My current bf is 5'11'' which is a really good height for me. I can wear my biggest heels and only be a teeeeny bit taller than him :pac:

Height shouldn't be a dealbreaker though. In fact, most of these "deal-breakers" are ridiculous. Fair enough, it's down to personal taste but I believe there should be exceptions to every rule.

I Heart Internet · 05-07-2012 9:27am

Most women are 5'8'' or less surely.

And some/many of those that are taller aren't too pushed about height.

So if you're not getting the burds - height probably isn't the issue.

I'm about 5'8.5'' - 5'9''. Lanky mofo.

kfallon · 05-07-2012 9:35am

About 5' 11" here, no idea if that's acceptable or not tbh

saiint · 05-07-2012 9:38am

well im 6ft 5
and girls seem to think thats very tall
i always imagined 5ft 8-5ft11 being the perfect height for a fella
but girls love tall fellas

had some donegal bird come up to me one day while i was in town
randomly said to me in that sexy accent "My god lik ur so tall, i luvv eh"
and she was like 5ft 2 ha i was getting a creak in me neck from looking down ah her ha

Hardonraging · 05-07-2012 9:40am

saiint wrote: »

well im 6ft 5
and girls seem to think thats very tall
i always imagined 5ft 8-5ft11 being the perfect height for a fella
but girls love tall fellas had some donegal bird come up to me one day while i was in town
randomly said to me in that sexy accent "My god lik ur so tall, i luvv eh"
and she was like 5ft 2 ha i was getting a creak in me neck from looking down ah her ha

You'll have a mighty hump on your back in no time ...

http://www.corinaharold.com/albums/The-Simpsons/Mr_Burns.gif

saiint · 05-07-2012 9:47am

Hardonraging wrote: »

You'll have a mighty hump on your back in no time ...

http://www.corinaharold.com/albums/The-Simpsons/Mr_Burns.gif

probably will
anyone hear any bells ?

starlit · 08-07-2012 12:15pm

I would have no problem dating a fella who be 5'8. I rather a guy a little taller than me within the normal height range. I wouldn't want a lad too close to my height or too short. Anything less than 5'5 would be a no no. Only exception if I liked him and found him attractive but I find myself attracted to fellas that are taller than me in particular those between 5 inches to a foot taller than me.

I rather stretch or cramp my neck up high and look up than be bumping heads and bumping teeth not very nice, it feels more protective if he taller than me.

Crann na Beatha · 08-07-2012 12:39pm

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ejmaztec · 08-07-2012 1:01pm

Aquila wrote: »

Why would been 5'8 be a problem in attracting ladies?i'm 5'8 and never have had a problem!

I think that if someone doesn't look like the elephant man and has a good personality, height doesn't come into it, and that the ones who can't get dates are using height as an excuse.

Ms.M · 08-07-2012 1:11pm

I wouldn't even consider 5'8" short. 5'8", 5'10" and 6' all look the same from down here :-) I would like if my husband could pick me up and carry me about the place though. Upstairs when I'm sleepy, that kind of thing. When I see little ladies limping around town in heels with big bear-men beside them I often wonder why they don't make better use of them.

DColeman · 03-09-2012 10:59pm

Just revisting this thread again, don't think boards is very realistic on this tbh. I'm pretty sure most men around 5'8 or under would struggle. I think this thread are being too politically correct here to say the least.

I would hate to be under 5'10.

pathtohome · 03-09-2012 11:07pm

I'm almost 6'4. Height doesn't matter to women, it's 100% about the face. Without male model face, you can either **** or...****, your choice.

af_thefragile · 03-09-2012 11:32pm

DColeman wrote: »

Just revisting this thread again, don't think boards is very realistic on this tbh. I'm pretty sure most men around 5'8 or under would struggle. I think this thread are being too politically correct here to say the least.

I would hate to be under 5'10.

People tend to act all nice and PC when on forums in cast they end up being called shallow but in reality most people are pretty shallow. It is all about size and looks. I constantly see girls drool at any attractive looking guy they see while they never pay any attention towards other less attractive guys.

starfish90 · 03-09-2012 11:37pm

You'd have to be very small minded if height was one of your major issues in a man...I know there's a great pun there but i'm being serious

pathtohome · 03-09-2012 11:47pm

af_thefragile wrote: »

People tend to act all nice and PC when on forums in cast they end up being called shallow but in reality most people are pretty shallow. It is all about size and looks. I constantly see girls drool at any attractive looking guy they see while they never pay any attention towards other less attractive guys.

If you're a woman all you gotta be is OK looking to be SWARMING with male attention, if you're less than that you'll still do fine and meet someone/have flings.

If you're a man you've gotta either be "smoking hot" or have high social value within a social circle, if you're less than that you're free to enjoy the pleasures of your hand.

Ladies - Would You Consider Dating a 5'8 Man??

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