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writes:Do most men see short women as less attractive than tall women . I often see descriptions of ‘hot ‘ or attractive women include the word tall and cute or sweet women as shorter . Obviously individuals have individual preferences but in GENERAL is being Tall considered conventionally attractive for a woman in the same way that being slim and young is for the ‘majority’ in western cultures Reply to this Question
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reader, Boris Grushenko  +, writes (19 August 2019):
 No we don't. Then again, some of us might. But on the other hand, there are probably some physical attributes that are a major turnoff to you as well.
I think in general, your height is probably your least significant physical aspect of your "attractiveness". Given that - on average - women are usually less tall than men, a lot of men will probably feel awkward with women of their own stature. Especially if you're tall yourself. It's not even a matter of preference, it's just what we're used to.
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reader, CMMP  +, writes (18 August 2019):
Height for a woman is definitely not as important as you might think, unless you're significantly below or above average. Even then, for every guy that thinks you're too short or too tall, there's another that is fine with it.
I can't tell you how many times guys have said they like shorter women because they're easy to ride around in bed. Just being honest.
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reader, anonymous, writes (18 August 2019): No in fact I prefer short women.
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reader, Billy Bathgate +, writes (17 August 2019):
All men are different; some like tall women others like short women and some like both.
For me the important thing is that the woman be confident and well groomed.
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reader, CindyCares  +, writes (17 August 2019):
 No they don't. I am 5'3 (… if I stand very straight :) and my height was never a problem in attracting men. Of course I don't mean that all the men I ever met were always instanctly attracted to me, just that for those who were not attracted to me, I never heard, knew, noticed , suspected or perceived that it was because of my modest height. Other factors yes, also physical, not only mental / psychological, but height, never. I only had tall partners in my life, 5'11 to 6'3'', and they either said explicitely, or gave me the distinctive impression, that they actually preferred shorter women.
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reader, mystiquek +, writes (17 August 2019):
 I'm only 5 feet tall. I've never had any trouble with finding men but I'd give almost ANYTHING to be tall and leggy. It depends on the man I think. Some men like petite women, some like tall women. Most men just like women..period. Unless a woman is REALLY tall (over 6 feet tall so that she might tower over some shorter men) I don't think height matters. Then again, some men (Tom Cruise comes to mind) like women taller than them!
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reader, N91  +, writes (17 August 2019):
 Nope.
Men rarely want a partner that’s taller than them. Different people have different preferences but as a generalisation I’d say men want a partner that is shorter than them.
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reader, chigirl  +, writes (17 August 2019):
 No. Men like women who are shorter than them. Tiny women make them feel big and strong. Im a tall woman, above the national average. My height has never been a reason for men to find me attractive, quite the opposite. Im too tall for most, except for the ones with good self esteem.
But sure, Im the exact right height to be a model. So maybe that is where this «idea» of hot women being tall comes from. But real life men still go for the «short and sweet» on a general basis.
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reader, Honeypie +, writes (17 August 2019):
 Nope, I don't agree.
I think shorter women actually have the upper hand there. MOST men would NOT date a woman taller than themselves UNLESS she is "model hot", and really, those are not a dine a dozen.
While MODELS generally ARE on the tall and skinny side, short women are not considered "less attractive" by males. Studies show that men were taller than their female partners in 92.5% of the actual pairings.
JUST like women PREFER (in general) men who are taller.
Sure being "slim and young" is always an advantage but height is less of a pro/con.
However, DOES it matter to you what "conventions" are? If you are not the "conventionally beauty" there are DEFINITELY other ways to attract a mate. It's called having a personality, intelligence, wit and charm.
If not... most of the female population (and male) wouldn't FIND a partner, ever.
I'm short - by Danish standards, (5"7) but I have NEVER had difficulties attracting attention. I'm not stunner either. Pretty beige, average. But I AM totally OK with how I look. I don't FEEL it was EVER a "competition" out there. Why make height an issue?
BE OK with how you look and who you are. LOVE yourself a little here. Love the skin you are in. You can't CHANGE your height (other than wearing heals) but you CAN make the best of how you look. WE can't ALL be 6 foot gorgeous amazons. It's just not realistic.
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