Women, question about height

A lot of people will always say that height isn’t as important as most people make it out to be since ultimately it’s up to the 2 people dating. I’m genuinely curious if you have ever dated a man shorter than you or if you’re a man have you dated a woman taller than you? Did you both feel any social awkwardness?

No way. But it was only one date and no PDAs were involved. I went out on one date with a man shorter than me (dwarfism short). It was pleasant enough. But we were at a protest and making sure we got home safe and didn’t get pepper sprayed. He made sure I made it on the train (very chivalrous), he got sprayed and shot by a rubber bullet because home was on the other side of the protests. We still talk from time to time.

That sounded like an intense date!! Glad you two are still friends.

Now that is a bad ass date.

Can confirm that he is indeed a badass, and very knowledgeable about taxes. I’m 5’3” for reference.

Yeah. Never mind height. A protest is a good litmus test of a first date. You see your date’s friends, how well connected they are logistically, and how they do when things go sideways.

Its only awkward if the man is obviously insecure abt it even if the girl isnt fazed by it lol

I've never dated anyone, but in general I prefer my partner to be at least my height or taller. I think it wouldn't really matter if we click tho. Same goes for anyone, since I'm bi.

I’ve never dated anyone but I don’t think height matters too much. I’m like 6 foot 2 inches if whoever I date is shorter I have no problem kneeling down so we can chat at eye level.

Yess it's ok if he's shorter or same height as me. No insecurities. Cuz love is not based on physical appearance.

I agree even if it took me a little longer to finally “wake up”.

I have dated a few men shorter than me, no social awkwardness but it was awkward when we got intimate.

Interesting. I never thought it through that far. I would have though in bed wouldn’t have mattered much. Thank you for sharing.

Not logistically. But emotionally. I feel awkward and unsexy being bigger than the dude. Bending down to kiss him is doable but it feels super weird.

I'm 5'3 so it's rare to find a guy shorter than me. I know they are out there but I haven't met one who has been interested in me. So usually I have been with taller people. However I wouldn't mind shorter if it happened

Ive only dated men much taller but honestly dont care. He could be shorter if hes a good guy that wouldnt matter to me

I wonder how many people pass up amazing relationships because of height 🤔. I know I have but now that I’m older I really don’t care about it like I did back in highschool.

It is definitely a shame indeed the trivial things some people can sometimes take into account when deciding who to give a chance to isnt it?

I’ve dated a shorter guy and it made me feel like a giant even though the height difference wasn’t that big. I also had to give up wearing my heels when we went out because he felt weird about it. Needless to say, this relationship didn’t last long

For sure. Yeah I think both people would need to be on the same page in order for it to work. Do you think that experience was a one and done for you?

Tbh I’m insanely attracted to taller guys. I wouldn’t say never but I guess it’s a primitive thing. Bigger guys feel like protectors.

I mean im 5’2 and i like being the shorter one regardless of gender. Like idc if my partner is 5’2 or 6’2 —But i prefer people who are around my height. So around 5’2-5’10. Although my partner is 6’2 and hes a little too tall 😂 so id say its a personal preference. Weve been conditioned to think taller men= better men and shorter women= better women. So most of it is psychological conditioning.

Yeah you’re right about the conditioning.

I've never dated someone shorter than me. I don't think I can. If I was maybe a tall woman then I would date someone shorter, but I'm already short.

I've never really had a height preference, I've dated men my height, shorter and taller. I don't feel awkward about it because the relationship is about the people in it, not those around it.

I’ve never dated a person who was taller than me. Everyone I’ve ever dated was shorter than me.

I once dated a man around 2-3 inches shorter than me, didn’t feel any more social awkwardness than i do on any other first date. I generally tend to feel weird at first if my date is waaaay shorter or taller than me (around a head), because i like looking at their face and analyzing their expressions and stuff. But a height difference around 2-5 inches is totally fine. And even if there’s a big difference, the awkwardness always stops as soon as you understand each other when it comes to your vibe’s and personality lmao, at least in my case. When it comes to my date, most guys tend to get pretty insecure if they view themselves as being too short. Never had a guy that said ‚oh my gosh are you sure you wanna date someone so much taller than you?‘ yeah i don’t know. Society is weird sometimes but yeah. Shorter guys tend to feel a bit insecure about the first couple of dates in my experience, especially when you’re wearing heels. But it gets better w time

Yes, I have. I've actually have never dated anyone taller than me! It's not an issue for me nor has it been for previous partners. I'm 5'8" in heels😅

Yes in high school I went out with a boy who was smaller than me didn't bother me and he didn't seem botherd.