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I repost here this comment : I mean, finding girls that PREFER short guys is indeed more difficult and I think saying otherwise is dishonest. On dating apps this phenomenon seems to be way worse than it is in real life, but it’s not like people in real life don’t care at all about height (or looks, or anything related) for dating too. It’s true that nobody can fit everyone’s preference, but height preferences are quite common. It’s true that there are exceptions, but it’s understandable that you would struggle. For example, just few days ago I read a comment of a girl identifying as sapiosexual saying that her partners’s most attractive feature was his height (not his intelligence, ironically. Not that you can’t be sapiosexual and find tallness attractive, but it seemed like height was the main reason she liked him), and she basically connected everything good about him to his height (for example that he was a good person because he was tall etc.). She also said he was very good looking because of his height ALONE (not his face, body or anything), and that she can’t help but like tall guys a lot more. On the other hand, in real life one of my acquaintances (a girl that’s decently attractive) has a good relationship with a guy that is the same height as she is (5’5”). She is usually a bit taller than him in boots but she doesn’t mind, and they seem to have a strong emotional connection (it’s some years they are together and she certainly could have gotten a taller guy, but she didn’t care about height). Dating is tougher for you unless you find an exception, basically. It’s not always your fault and many people do have shallow preferences. I don’t even want to start an argument or debate about what is shallow and what’s not, but just know that unless you have a very bad personality, some people were actually shallow enough to reject you just for your height and it wasn’t your personality. I think quitting dating temporarily is the best choice for you, because now you are probably angry/sad/discouraged anyway. If you will ever feel ready to date again though, after quitting, just know that even though your situation isn’t completely hopeless, it’s not something ideal or even easily solvable. I basically wrote a novel there but I hope it was clear enough. Wishing you the best in everything you will pursue, be it dating or not.
What's your height
5’6
My little brother is 5'6". He's always managed to have a girlfriend. I don't mean to be dismissive, but it sounds like the women you're around are just shallow. I'm 5'3" and I've liked a guy with dwarfism. Height only matters to people with poor priorities. Have confidence in yourself. The people who matter will not give a shit about your height.
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My ex boyfriend is a lot shorter than that he is only 5ft2
5ft6 is not a bad height .. my current crush has that height
I’m 5’6 and dating a girl that is 6’0. It’s not being short that’s your problem, it’s that you’re insecure about being short. Insecurities aren’t attractive.
I mean when you’re directly told that you are too short that’s probably the reason
I was born paralyzed from the waist down, and have used a wheelchair all my life. All throughout my teens and 20s I had multiple MULTIPLE women who, after finding out things didn't work downstairs, either
Walked out on the date without a word.
Blocked me on whatever app we met on without a word.
Or straight up told me that I wasn't dateable.
i'm 37 today and engaged to a beautiful fucking angel of a woman. We met when I was 33.
And she was worth the wait.
Don't give up so soon, my dude.
That’s awesome dude. I’m proud of you
Thanks!
But in all seriousness, you're at an age when people are at their most shallow. Give it time. It'll happen. I believe in you.
Dude, I'm the same height, and I've lived a lot more years. Just consider it an easy way to weed out chicks that aren't worth your time. Nqo woman worth my time has ever really cared about that.
Hey broski ! I'm so happy for you 🤗
Find better women. It's really just that. I replied already, but seriously, you don't deserve to date someone that shallow. Take them showing their true colors as a sign that you can do better. Definitely listen to that guy still and just be confident. You literally cannot control your height or how other people feel about it. You, however, can control if you let that get to you. It isn't easy, but it's not impossible for you to learn to accept that. Don't let them get you down.
You're an anomaly dude.
Op I wish I was 5’6 (male) I’m 5’1
Also have no girlfriend so there’s that lol
You’ll be fine. Just be clean and kind and don’t get in your head about your height. You’ll definitely be able to date; I’ve dated shorter men before and it was only ever a problem when they were weird about it.
I know two men that had a bombass gf. One was 5’3” the other was 5’7”
Work on your confidence broski I believe in chuu
They shared a gf?
She dated both guys at different times. I use shared cuz it was the same woman. They did not date at the same time.
You’ll find that most women who aren’t shallow don’t care. Some have a preference but it’s not a qualifier.
For example, I’d prefer someone to be taller than me, but I would date someone shorter than me. But being taller than me is pretty easy. You get what I’m saying? I’d like one thing but I can go for both.
I’m curious where you get your information. But from the women I talk to, and myself included, height isn’t the biggest thing we’re focused on. Hell my fiancé isn’t even 8 inches taller than me.
8 inches taller than the average American woman would be 6 foot. Most women aren’t hellbent on this height, typically the shallower ones are. I wouldn’t give up dating a man with a great personality just because he’s short. If a woman is so focused on height that she won’t date anyone else, she’s probably immature in which case you wouldn’t want to date her anyway.
No single person will tick all of your boxes, you just find the one that ticks the most. My advice is to focus on these three things: confidence, comedy, and self care.
I am 5ft3 and have had multiple girlfriends. Stop feeling sorry for yourself and be interesting and fun to be around. If you look like you are having a good time and enjoying your own company women will wabt to be a part of that.
My ex boyfriend is a lot shorter than that he is only 5ft2
5ft6 is not a bad height .. that is current crush has that height
My husband is your height. We’ve been married 17 years. Keep the faith my friend.
same
I'm 5.5 and my 1st wife was 5.6. I am engaged to a lady who is only 5 foot.
My man, I am barely 5'5 and I was talking to a girl for a bit. It didn't work out due to other reasons but she didn't mind my height at all. We actually had fun with it, when she was in heels she could be taller than me. Which would leave to a fun joking back and forth between us and friends, about how I was short, but she was just using heels cause she was upset I always get to pat her on the head.
Dude... the only guy I've ever crushed on was 5"2
That's tall. I'm only 5ft, and I'm 21 😭
That is so sad to hear... to throw away something he had that was so precious. And he didn't understand or realize it. I'm sorry this happened. But sometimes our worst gets to us. I would give anything to have that kind of love. And I would love a lot too.
Holy shit I would die for something like this
You were most likely not respecting him.
Buddy, you are 18 and you already giving up? Don't be a quitter, besides you shouldn't focus on the daring while you are this young anyways.
i’m a bit shorter (5’4” and had a wonderful time with my ex partner who was 5’8/9”. height really isn’t the end of things. i thought it would be but it didn’t ruin any experiences we had with each other in my opinion. this is another scenario where communication is key!
I'm 5'6
Bro I'm 5'3 and haven't even tried dating yet, y u gotta do me like that lol. Staph
I am a woman who prefers guys who are shorter. Im 5’3 and iv dated a guy who seemed very close to my height. (Never knew his exact height cuz idc lol) Iv never understood the hype tbh. I find that alot of things are just easier when partners are closer heights like sex and holding hands, etc. I dont like having to look up at someone either. Its not a deal breaker, as most men are tall but I do prefer shorter.
My opinion shouldnt and doesnt matter but I completely understand why you feel the way you do. Not to crap on how others are going about it but it they seem slightly dismissive. It makes absolute sense why you are insecure and I understand the feeling, social media is ruthless and standards for people are made very clear, especially when you experience this kind of rejection irl. But just know it doesnt make you unlovable or unattractive. There WILL be people who find you attractive and will enjoy your height. Best luck to you, I hope you dont give up on dating:)
I promise you, if someone truly loves you they won’t give a shit about your height. Otherwise they’re just shallow and not worth your time in the first place. I’m sorry people judge you for something you can’t control (and isn’t even a big deal). I’m a woman, my current boyfriend is probably 5’10 but I’d still love him even if he was 5’0.
Dude I'm 5'2" and never had much trouble. I mean I never got girls lined up, but I also never thought my height was the bane of my existence. I've also been told I don't seem short though. My guess is it's how you carry yourself. Just invest in yourself and be a good person.
Yeah I recently had a coworker whom I assumed was significantly taller than me until he mentioned his height to a customer. Then I realized we're the same height. Definitely confidence and attitude help
Humans were made to be short , shorter people can consume less food soo can share more with the rest, short people have less chances of getting cancer or diseases also less likely to be hunchback when they get older, shorter people progress faster on the gym, also can preform very atheletic feats that tall people struggle or can't do such as gymnastics/ calisthenics, more legroom on public transport seats.
He didn’t have a girlfriend, he had a fuck buddy. A girlfriend is a relationship, it’s love, trust, companionship and kindness to each other. She was embarrassed of him. Yes dating is harder as a short man, but it’s not hard enough to accept that.
Even if it wasn’t because of his height, she sounds toxic honestly. I understand that humans are social animals and are built to care about what others think, but that’s simply too much. He made a mistake by agreeing with those conditions, and she showed her true colors (she is shallow) . I mean, if she didn’t want to be seen with him in public, could we say she really cared about him? That’s important for an healthy relationship. How did the relationship turned out though, if I may ask? I am curious because the premises are awful.
39/M 5’8 - Your height is irrelevant. Shorter men than you, have found love….
If I had any advice: You have to find your strengths and lean into them. Sounds corny but find your “x-factor”. It has to be something real - get off the internet if you can.
I’m no physical specimen so - over the years music and language have been my main method / attraction(s).
Every watch the nature shows? Learn from the birds… in their colorful coat of feathers. For love, they’re dancing and singing their bird-balls off.
If you can sing, do karaoke. You don’t have to be good, sometimes participating is enough to get your foot in the door (conversation-wise). If your still in school and drama club is still joinable, do it why not? Expand your horizons, challenge your discomforts.
If you struggle with maintaining conversations, practice. Trial and error. Have to put yourself out there, yeah you might get shot down or get insulted…happens to all of us at some point or another. Whether it’s height, looks, class…no big deal. It’s like any muscle to strengthen, you’ll hurt the next day - but next time you’re tested, you’ll be better equipped (mentally / socially). Let the negative roll off; learn from it, laugh at it. No big deal.
If you play guitar or piano, (if not learn one / instrument) start doing open mics - if you don’t have original material, sing cover songs the ladies might like. Start / join a band. Your age, girls like that stuff. By the time your 21, you can hit the local watering holes - showcase the skills. *Be warned, if you can stay away from booze, it’s a hungry double-edged sword - the sauce is a fake friend.
Upgrade your vernacular; read books, study the dictionary (if necessary). Verbosity will add to your charisma in surprising ways. Intelligence or least, perceived intelligence is also your friend. Great use of language is a great indicator of maturity - you may woo ladies above your age.
I served 9yrs in USMC - whether it’s the uniform, the romanticism of dating a service member, being in shape or having the ability to “end people” (comfort and security) - women came easy during my 20’s. If your desperate,……enlist. At minimum the branches may provide you the mindset to persevere and assert yourself.
Learn a 2nd or 3rd language….. waaaaayyyy more fish to consider now. You’re UNLOCKING WORLDS HERE…
Train in a martial art - boxing, jujitsu etc. Help solidify your character. “You’re an interesting fellow” - they may say.
Get handy with tools - any family members carpenters or tradesmen? Fix a girl’s car or front porch and you might land a date. Im beating this dead horse…. learn some skills. At minimum it’ll make you more interesting and increase your breadth of conversational topics.
Join a bowling league (or something similar - Meetup is a useful app). Be involved in a community of similar interests - build rapport with new folks (maybe girls too) and invite them out for something casual. If they don’t come round, no big deal. Never be desperate, don’t be easy. Stay honest in your intentions - do not resort to slime ball tactics. Consistency is better than persistency.
And after you’ve had one, don’t weep over body-count. Looking back, if you find yourself alone - your partner number will give you no ease of mind.
5’6 is alright. You could be 5’3 like my parents.
It’s too early to give up. The world is bigger than your town and any temporary tragedies contained therein.
I wish I had enlisted now. Both because I feel like I definitely would have benefited (my main flaw is my personality and lack of confidence) but also I feel guilty for not doing my part. I get along well with cops and ex military people and people sometimes think I'm undercover. Man, I shoulda done it...
Too late? Are you over 40?
Yes
I’m sorry that you get treated that way because of such a superficial thing as height. But, do know that there are so many women out there who really don’t care + you are younger than you know. Life will go on and what you need to do is live for yourself, do not have your happiness depend on what women think of you or if you have a gf, granted I am assuming but I digress. As the years move on, live life in a way that allows you to grow and mature + live life for yourself. A woman who deserves you and you her will come along, just don’t give up hope mate :)
Until then… don’t give up hope, love yourself, and just go with the flow. I really hope this helps.
Hang in there my dude, you have lots of time. Try and focus more on building your confidence based on your personality. Confidence is everything ✨️
Don’t give up, you’re so young and heart of gold matters over height anyway.
Oh my days, are you f---ing kidding. You're only 18 and giving up!? Come on man. You're so young. You're basically a kid. Please don't get hopeless - you've barely even started your journey. 18 is way too young to start being dramatic about dating and thinking no one's ever want you. Come on now.
I'm not being dismissive of you struggles and I know how tough dating can be. Trust me, I know. It ain't that easier for the taller guys either.
I know short guys who are very successful w/ women. Not that attractive, either. Personality and charisma goes a long way.
But what I think you're missing is that you have to much time to grow, and so does everyone around you. Give it time.
Other commenters said those girls telling you this stuff are too shallow. Maybe. Or maybe you're just teenagers. What does a teenager girl know what a desirable man is?, and vice versa. Y'all just need time.
Even so, I wouldn't completely dismiss the idea of finding better (less toxic) people. If your social group is reinforcing these insecurities upon you, maybe you just need better friends.
Read carefully short King - you're young and short (you've been given a shit hand).Women will instantly not like you. You can be really ugly, but 6ft 6 and girls flock to them like shit. lucky im over 6ft. All your life, you will be judged and talked to like shit So I suggest a few things to make you a short Boss. 1. Don't give a shit about them.dont fucking chase girls. 2. I suggest you learn how to fight - boxing and wrestling- be capable of physical danger. 3. Have a lot of money - Don't buy into this bullshit that girls don't care about money. Look at all the people with money they get all the 10/10 girls and if they don't like them they tell them to fuck off and get the next 10/10 tomorrow. Get money how ever you want don't let people tell you making money like that is bad wgaf and never treat any of the girls you meet with any respect fuck those bitches they only there for your money and the hype you have so treat them accordingly. Wait until you're 38 years old and then find a nice young girl about 19 years old have babies and then settle down. But from now till then become a fucking savage.
I can guarantee you nobody will mention your height and you never struggle with getting any girls Thank.me later.
Oh hun. If you hear and absorb anything in here, hear this. Believe it or not there are women that have no problem and even think it's sexy to be with a shorter man. I'm 5'8 and function most efficiently in heels. I have for some reason always been attracted to men at my eye level or shorter. The one thing you have( or pretend you do and eventually will have) is confidence. My sons dad always said that when he walked into a room of mostly men, he felt like the tallest mfer in the the room. You are no less than any other man that's taller than you. Confidence!
23M and same here. So many times rejected because I’m not “tall enough” knowing of got tons of personality to make up for it.
Your 18 don’t stress I know lots of girls that actually like short men
I'm 5'5" & I completely understand!!! 😭 We shouldn't have to live in this cruel world.
Short kings can find love too. Tbh my favorite relationships were with dudes who weren’t much taller than me (5’3ish). Some of us don’t wanna break our necks looking up forever lol have hope my dude.
Bro virtual hugs 🫂
You’re the same height as my boyfriend, trust me that they are girls out there who don’t care for height. I’m 5’0 and I have also previously dated guys my height. You’ll find someone nice, just focus on you and keep pushing through. I often find that: you’ll find things when you’re not looking (:
What height is your bf right now?
Me and my boyfriend are 25 years old. He's 5'4" (1.65) and I'm 5'9" (1.76), we've been happily together for 6 years now. For some women, a man's height is not as important as how funny, independent, smart, and sweet he is. Don't lose hope
all I’ve heard from girls is “tall dark and handsome”
Bro watched one SpongeBob episode and gave up lmao
Homie stop worrying about your height, it literally doesn’t matter as much as you think it does. People are uncomfortable if you make your sole personality your height, work on your confidence homie.
I mean, yeah I’m not gonna lie, it definitely is harder for shorter guys to find dates in general. Depends on how short you are though. A couple of my friends who are considered “short” have dated quite attractive girls.
Mgtow here , it's not impossible to live without a women . There are so many thing that can be accomplished in life all alone.
Short or whatever remember at the end of the day you,re still a man.
I’m only 5’5 and I’ve never been on a date before. I have tinder, hinge and bumble but I never get any matches. I assume women just swipe left when they read about my height
What's your bio?
I’ll help with bio!
Lmao all the ignorant girls ur all fucking liars!! No matter how big ur wall of text is it won’t fool us we know there’s a general preference for height now stop pretending guys don’t get screwed biologically too
If you're interested in short girls that might make things a little easier. Personally as someone who's basically 5'0 I actually prefer shorter guys because I feel like it's more intimate being able to actually see my partner's face without them having to be sitting down or something. I also saw in a comment you said you were 5'6, which is honestly not even that short in the first place so I'd say don't give up hope just yet.
get 2' 3' lifts on amazon, combine that with boots, there u go u r 5'10
I hate this advice, I’m 5’7 and would love to be taller but lying and covering your tracks will only make you more insecure and puts you in uncomfortable positions when you have to remove shoes or get past the first interactions.
Not sure those two things are comparable. High heels maybe? Makeup is obvious and girls rarely lie about using it. It enhances it doesn’t add
I think in terms of dating you should be attracted to your girlfriend with or without makeup. Can the same be said for you with or without your lifts? We can agree to disagree but I think it’s okay if you want confidence at work or in public but to get a girlfriend, I’m not convinced
Hey, just wanted to give some thoughts. I would encourage you to focus on the things you can change about yourself more than the things you can't. If someone doesn't want to date you because you are a certain height, then that's also probably someone you wouldn't want to be in a relationship with anyways. I wouldn't want to date someone who comes off as shallow or is weird about people's appearances.
Emphasize your hobbies and taking care of yourself. I find that people really gravitate to people who are passionate about something and are confident. There are all kinds of women out there, into all kinds of hobbies. Having something that you enjoy with another person is a huge advantage in making meaningful relationships. While I was in university, I met my friend group through playing D&D.
Continue to put yourself out there and don't neglect friendships. Building up confidence sucks and takes time, but keeping good friends helps with that. If you are able to, try to meet in person with friends regularly.
That's my height. Believe me, I know how you feel.
You could try meeting people through cultural events. 5'6" is average for men in Mexico. I live in Japan and rarely see anyone who is taller than me even though I'm average US height.
I would trade you. There are vehicles that I will never be able to drive. And the ability to slow dance with a woman without people gawking would be amazing!!
How tall are you?
Somewhere close to 6’9”
what’s your exact height? i guarantee that you are not too short. yes, it’s true that many women prefer tallness, but when it comes down to it height doesn’t matter that much. most actually don’t mind dating short guys. what matters is your personality and how you treat others.
i know because i’m a woman that has a weakness for tallness, but there are many short men i’ve had crushes on because they were genuinely good people and good-looking regardless of how tall they were. it really isn’t that important and is only a dealbreaker to her if she’s dating solely for how attractive she finds him
it really isn’t that important and is only a dealbreaker to her if she’s dating solely for how attractive she finds him
I think the problem is that short guys (just like every other guy) want their partners to be physically attracted to them too, so they don’t like to feel like girls are settling for them or that they are liking them just for their personality. Don’t get me wrong, being chosen considering looks alone isn’t good, and is an indicator of a shallow person. Looks tell you nothing about the nature of a person. But I think most people simply want both. So that’s the problem, that short guys (just like not conventionally attractive guys and girls etc.) feel like girls can’t be physically attracted to them. Of course I am sure you aren’t implying that you can’t be attracted /haven’t been attracted by a shorter guy, but I just wanted to clarify because some people might misinterpret this.
i was referring to the women that only like tall men. you wouldn’t wanna be with them in the first place.
This. It’s a terrible idea to date someone while you are just their plan B or a second option, because it’s one of the best ways to be cheated on basically.
that’s not at all what i said. i said you can prefer tallness but you can still be attracted to short men and it’s not generosity or a plan B. you have no control over who you fall in love with and it can be completely unexpected. that being said, there are women that prefer short guys and that’s just a fact. i know plenty of women that don’t care about height at all. just be a good person and it will happen to you
that’s your insecurity talking. if you think every woman that genuinely likes you is just settling and pities you, that’s not her fault.
5’6. not just many, most wouldn’t date a short guy.
You’re at the average height for the US a lot of us tall guys are in the same boat as you, I’m 7’2” and haven’t been on many dates. Dating sucks for anyone it’s not just height my dads 5’4 and he’s been married 4 times, I’m 7’2” and can barely get a second date. Keep trying your still young I’m at the age of 37 you still got a very long way to go my dude.. don’t let the girls get you down a lot of girls will go out with you if you’re funny, sweet, and caring most girls should be able to look past your height.
Average height is 5’9-5’11. Being 7’2 seems like it would be painful
Hmm I thought it was 5’6 my bad dude, still though my mom is 5’7 and dads 5’4 if they can do it and have 6 kids you can get a girl.. my dad won my mom with jokes he is a walking joke telling machine..
my guy, nearly every woman i know has a crush on josh hutcherson and he’s over 10cm shorter than you. if you’re a genuinely great guy then you’re fine. like i said, it’s not that important.
he is known for being short, they’re aware
sure, but my point still stands. his charisma, kindness and sense of humor is attractive. his face is nice too. no one cares that he’s short. hell, i’m 20cm taller than him and i crush on him too.
i’m not saying that dating for men isn’t harder if you’re short. i’m saying that it’s still not impossible to get a gf and that a lot of women just don’t care all that much about height. my dad isn’t the tallest but he still got married and had children. assuming all women are shallow isn’t a healthy mindset
lol 5’ 6” isn’t that short. I think it’s a confidence problem. I’ve know guys 5’ 2” and under who pulled a lot of woman.
Height doesn’t matters I’m 6’ and never had a date, just chill there a person for everyone out there.
Bro, 18 is crazy. I'm 5"11', 22 yo, have a lot of charisma (according to my friends at least), and have not yet had a girl even look at me. The world has changed significantly in the last 2 decades, people just don't get lucky at 18 anymore. Dating is much more difficult nowadays, and it especially requires us guys to be much more patient and put a lot more effort into it.
work your ass off, start a business, get wealthy. money trumps stature. if you can take a woman on any vacation in the world that she can dream up and it be negligible to you, plenty of women will be interested in getting to know you better. then you just have to pick the woman you most like from those you attract.
take it or leave it. at least it will get him laid and he can buy anything he wants and travel the world. there are areas of the world that love American men.
do you have a better suggestion?
I think most women would like to be with a financially independent man over one who is not
I've never had this problem before, since I'm tall. But I got a friend that would date a lot and was around your height. His secret? He dated only shorter girls. He was into hispanics so it was easier for him to find them, but I think you can find girls shorter than you, don't you?
I believe your bottom problem is lack self esteem.
Yep. Living in southern Europe made me forget that I'm considered short in the US.
If you are short look for shorter girls!
There are plenty of girls shorter than you. While some prefer taller men, many don’t care as long as you’re not shorter than them. (Although rare, some will date shorter) Don’t give up!
I mean, i can understand where you're coming from
We're the same height, but personally, out of all my insecurities, height is not one of them. And if a girl can't look past your height, IT'S NOT WORTH IT
You'll find your girl mah dude
Tbh man you gotta find quality girls, quality women who aren't looking at all that. While yes being shorter is a downside cuz it can be more apparent, maybe you'll have other qualities that'll stick out. Building a connection with someone really makes a difference. Workout, it'll help. It'll be big confidence boost and noticable. Stay in shape. Stay well groomed. Figure out what haircut work best for you. Have a good sense of style. Learn to be social. Being tall would do you no good if you couldn't even talk to people. When I was younger I used to think the same. Over time I got over it cuz when you find someone who likes you for you, they won't really care. Quality over quantity man. It's not impossible. Source: trust me bro.
I'd say it's better than having an unappealing personality like mine. I'm not much taller than you, but my personality is simply unacceptable except to autistic women apparently, and I've never known an autistic woman in person. I'm not meaning to get in one if those "I have it worse" contests, I'm just saying that you can be grateful that you don't have an even worse flaw. And actually in some countries you would be considered tall. Plus, you're young. I know that's a cliché thing to say, but I never kissed anyone until I was 27.
I'm 5'3" and in the app I set 5'7" as a minimum. I'd be very glad with this height and even a little less, but I put this because I know guys lie about their heights on apps. So 5'7" or a little under is just fine for me. A 6'2" is very uncomfortable for my neck, rather not!
OP, your height is perfectly fine and normal, and many women will dig you if you have a good personality, grooming and some shape. That is, a decent guy, like guys of any size should be.
⬆️ I attached a link that I think might give you some motivation to keep trying and push forward.
Buckle up bro!!
Put your insecurities about height aside and focus on building such a personality that height stops being a concern. To add, your height will be a problem only till you think it is a problem.
i undertsand that It’s over for us ngl i wish it didn’t have to be this way
Bro, listen when girls say tall, they just want someone taller than them, aim for girls shorter than you, also girls don't know what they want, don't listen to them, just work on yourself and your mental health, is important. I know I don't have the same experience as you since I am 6 foot, but don't let it get to you, even tall guys are struggling, is not all about height.
Also, I want to add girls like secure guys, if they sense you lack confidence they will lose attraction. Be secure in yourself and love yourself fully, also be kind to people around you, don't become hateful and envious, it will not help you or is good for your self esteem.
Height only matters to superficial people. It’s like saying you’ll ONLY dare someone with blue eyes. It may be a preference…but it discounts great people. Don’t get too discouraged.
Height definitely has a impact in dating but I think the problem is more that dating has become much harder for guys in general, there is just to much "competition" since the rise of dating apps, you just think it's your height but maybe it would be the same way if you were 6'0".
You're 18 my man don't throw the towel yet. I don't mean to sound condescending or to assume things but seeing as you're giving up this early on you should probably work on some other things before worrying about dating. Unresolved insecurity ruins existing relationships and stops good ones from starting.
That said insecurity is normal, we're human after all so I can't just say "stop being insecure" but it's very likely that the way you view yourself is stopping you from meeting and forming connections with the kind of people that won't judge you for your height.
Youre young, so you got a lot of time. If I want to be honest with you, Im just gonna say this. Build confidence. And a personality but I assume you already have one. So assuming you already have one, build confidence in yourself. Focus and hone in on that concept, and you as a man will be golden.
Being short is a struggle bus but I tend to think that people who struggle early reap some of the best rewards down the line. So like in "Meet The Robinsons", keep moving forward :)
My man, I’m 5’6” and I can admit my height as a younger man did bother me. But I realized quite quickly that personality and attitude are everything to everyone! If you seem annoyed or angry or insecure it’s just drama that no one wants to deal with. Work on the things you can change about yourself, like your body and clothes. Get into crazy shape, buy some new clothes, get a new haircut, just live on brotha! Focus on yourself, not what others may think. It will change your life. Good luck and hang in there.
Nah, I know plenty of happily married men that are short, I'm talking like 5'2.
Chin up, you will make it brother
Chin up, you will make it brother
Whats your height man
You have to own your height, be confident and accept for what you cannot change. I’m 5’0 and I’ve never encountered a problem with dating. Not all girls prefer dating taller men but at the age of 18, you shouldn’t revolve your life around relationships because you have plenty of time to work through your insecurities and self worth. The right girl will come your way once you’ve worked on yourself. Don’t let your height define you, I’m pretty sure you have other qualities that make you special besides your height.
At 18? Dude you’re not even full grown yet. Don’t even worry about it. You’ve got all the time in the world.
I’m 6 2 and 30 bro I never had any girl like me even slightly I don’t think height matters that much but who knows you’re still 18 there hope
Like someone already said, the height isn’t always issue but the competition is. I’ve dated 5’2” and up, noticed they tend to see me as the competition always trying to one up me even though I never once mentioned anything about height.
Its ok you still have time , maybe just think about what makes you happy :)
You gotta realize there are at least 4 billion females on this planet of which maybe 2 billions are adults. You had a few girls tell you, you were too short for them. That's around 0.00000025% of the adult female population you had that experience with. That's far from enough to make conclusions from. Plenty of women out there who don't care about height, it's a numbers game. Keep trying eventually you will find a girl who couldn't care less about height or even likes guys around your height. Don't let a few bad experiences that don't necessarily represent the population bring you down.
Listen man, dont give up. You are only 18 thats still very young. I promise you there are TRUE woman who will look past height and value you as a person. I promise you. I was dead broke a few years ago, pay check to pay check & had a few girls interested because they did not care about the cons, they looked for the good in situations. True women are out there man please dont lose hope.
Well all the people that took an interest in me are on the smaller size and I loved em all equally. Be it in relationships or friendships if it didn't work out. I can tell you that a lot of girls, boys and others do not care about height. Those who care about that aren't looking for something long-term and are mostly there for looks to brag to others. Just let go of the search and just put yourself out there. It's easier to find love if you're just there to make new friendships
Buddy, trust me, I've been there. I'm 21 and him only 5 ft. I thought about giving up, but I know that if I want to be happy, then I need to push past my insecurities. Someone will come for u that will love u for who u are. Don't give up.
I used to think I wanted tall guys but now I actually would like a guy who's my height. I've just been attracted to shorter guys lately.... This probably doesn't mean anything to you specifically, but what I'm getting at is you could find girls who are equal in height to you. There are tons of petite women out there they could also be shorter than you!! There are millions of people in the world. And I am sure some of them are smaller and petite so You definitely have a chance of meeting someone!!!🥰🥰🙏❤️
You're 18, don't give up. Eventually women - & men - learn that such things don't matter as much as character, a sense of humor, etc., and some your age already know. You don't want to just bow out for a few years and have poor social skills from being out of practice once more start to catch on.
Bruh, go live somewhere that thats the average height
I'm 6'4" and totally single also so it doesn't make that much difference.
I wouldn’t give up my man. My buddy is literally 5’3” and pulls all the women. You wanna know why? He makes a lot of money at his job. He works on the drilling rigs and you can too. If you’re short it will be easier for you. Don’t give up, just go work on a rig. No experience or education required, just gotta be able to work outside. You can make well over 50K in summer (three months)
This job has given my super short friend a Greek god like body and a wallet so fat it belongs in a US Walmart
You're so young!
Most 18 year olds don't get quality women regardless of height (unless they're very popular, extremely good looking, or rich)
If I were you I would stop focusing on girls and focus on money. Money buys you women.
Make a lot of money and invest that towards a business, properties, tech, AND YOURSELF.
With money, you can afford to dress nice, a clean diet + a gym membership (this should make you look better since lower body fat percentage slims out your face), and good haircuts.
All of which I listed above is far more important than height.
Sure you're 5'6. But you'll be rich, good looking, intelligent, well dressed, etc.
You'll easily beat the 6'4 guy who has nothing going on for him but his looks.
I speak from experience. I'm a 26 year old man who's 5'6 and get a lot of women
Fuck off with your sigma bullshit
Bro, I know a lot of guys who are similar height than you in relationships. Height isn't everything. Sure, there are girls who prefer tall guys but there will be girl who likes you for you. Btw, I'm 6'8 and I've never dated, but my friends who are 5'7 are getting approached most of the time. Just relax and don't sweat it. Height isn't everything even though it looks like it is. Good luck in dating!
What ! How is that short ??? Also try to focus on your education and not on dating and stuff at this point
Just want to meet and have pleasure
I date short guys just taller then me
I wouldn't try to give up bro. Listen, I'm 25M and I've only ever had one gf throughout my entire life. So give it some time, you're still a youngin