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writes:Just a quick question for the ladies especially. Would you be put off a guy if he was smaller than you, height-wise? There is a girl in my class at school, who i get on with really well, talk a lot, and sometimes have a bit of a flirt, but inam considerably shorter than her. Would this be a problem for most girls?
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reader, anonymous, writes (21 February 2010): I just had a BF that was shorter than me. Although it can be awkward at times it wasn't that bad. It didn't make us like eachother any less.
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reader, birdynumnums  +, writes (20 February 2010):
 I'm 5'7'' and my husband is 5'8". If I wear heels I'm much taller than he is. We've been together for 36 years. My father was shorter than me too. I guess that might be why I never saw a man's height first - I always noticed his other attractive qualities! I think shorter men who wear it with confidence are very sexy! All the ladies love my husband and my Dad; who was 5'3".
I know that the height in dating rule really seems to be the last unspoken taboo, but I have to say, rejecting a guy because he is shorter than you is a little bit of vanity. It's shallow because it's all about 'how you appear as a couple to others'... Consider this a blessing in disguise! I would look on it from another angle - I would actually use that as a weeding out factor when you are dating.
If a girl is going to not give you a chance because you aren't tall enough for her check list - well, it's better to find it out before you fall for her! You may be dodging a bullet if she judges people based on a factor that is pretty superficial. It speaks volumes about a person's character.
"Faint heart never won fair maiden", so give her a chance! Good Luck!
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reader, purpleprincess +, writes (20 February 2010):
Aww this post is so cute :) firstly when I was at school aged 13 all the boys were shorter than me well a lot were anyway and I'm old 5ft 3 lol. I moved away and wen I went bk to. Visit all those boys had shot up couldn't believe how much taller they all were in comparison to me so u got a gud 7yrs growing to do yet I recon. Secondly it doesn't mater weather u short or tall if you like someone and it doesn't bother you go for it. It would bother me if I was taller than a guy coz that would mean he was 5.2 or shorter and I like a man who can protect me coz he strong. That's just me tho xx
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reader, anonymous, writes (20 February 2010): Hi guys,
I'm the original poster, thanks for all the advice. While i doubt i'll catch her up in height, as i've always been one of the smallest guys, it's great to know that a lot of girls aren't put off by this. Fingers crossed the girl i like also finds shorter guys adorable, like gracie !!!
Thanks again for all your advice, I'll keep you all posted on how it goes.
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reader, Brooklyngirl  +, writes (20 February 2010):
 You haven't finished growing! If two people are attracted to each other, height doesn't matter.
I never experienced that situation, due to the fact that I am only 5 ft. tall and it seems as though EVERYONE is taller than me.
Don't let the height difference scare you away....go for it!
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reader, Paige882 +, writes (20 February 2010):
you flirt with this girl, and get along with her, why should what you look like be a problem?
If she had a problem she still wouldn't be flirting with you! It doesn't matter what you look like, she will like you for you, and if she doesn't, then i can garuantee most girls will!
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reader, anonymous, writes (20 February 2010): I don't about most girls but a guys height wouldn't be something I thought about when I was going out with someone.
Also guys tend to get their height later than girls so you will probably, end up taller than her anyway.
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reader, mystiquek +, writes (20 February 2010):
 This is one of those questions that it depends on the girl, and the guy. If the guy is confident, and the girl doesn't mind, then no problem. I'd like to say that most girls wouldn't care, but I know from my friends that isn't true..some girls/ladies would NEVER go out with a shorter guy. Look at Tom Cruise though, he loves taller ladies, and obviously they love him too. I wouldn't go out with a shorter guy ONLY because I'm only 5 feet tall! Be proud of yourself and hold your head luv..you're young and still have growing to do. In the meantime, just be charming and sweet. I happen to ADORE Micheal J. Foxx and I think most women do too, and he's only about 5'3". What about Jet Li? He's awesome at 5'5". See what I mean? Don't stress about it ok? Just be YOU!
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reader, gRaa +, writes (20 February 2010):
 defenitly not!my boyfriend is smaller than me and everyone thinks its cute - if you like a girl taller than you go for it, because a lot of girls have a 'thing' for short guys, they're adorable:)love, gracie xxxxxxxxx
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reader, MonksDaBomb +, writes (20 February 2010):
 No, I would hope that not all girls are that shallow. You are also very young and I know for a fact that you will continue to grow. Don't worry about your height - the two of you get on very well as you say, so go for it!By the way, I'm 4'11'', so if I dated a man shorter than I was, it would have to be Danny DeVito ;)
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reader, lizzies-t +, writes (20 February 2010):
Um...well, personally, it's a problem for me, but it may not be for your girl.I need to have a guy taller than me because it's all about the protection issue. If girls have men taller than them, they feel protected and safe, and I guess the man gets to take on the mantle of 'don't worry, I'll keep you safe' and be all studly.But I'm only saying that because I'm quite shy and girly. I like having a guy taller than me, but your girl might like guys shorter than her because it might make her feel more in control (than she would have felt with a man taller than her).It's totally up to the girl. Each girl is different, you really can't generalise, but that's just my opinion.Good luck with her, darling.
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