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writes:Here's one for the tall ladies, 5'10+.Please explain the tall-woman-syndrome and the "mommy" complex. Is it true that taller women feel like a mom standing beside a shorter guy? What exactly is the difference in inches that makes a taller woman/shorter man couple look like a mom with her son? I've also heard that dating a shorter guy is a no-no because it feels like you're dating your little brother. Is this true? I'm a 5'6 short guy who loves taller girls but they never like me because of my height and use this mommy excuse against me. What's up with that? Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (22 February 2011): I'm a 5'11" woman married to a 5'6" man. Before I was married, I dated guys from 5'4" to 6'4" and never disregarded a man because of his height. People are people no matter what height they are. If someone is going to turn you down because you are shorter then them, then would you want someone that shallow anyway? Yes, some women might be hung up on the height thing, but there are others who won't date guy who makes less then six figures or drive a car more then two years old. So if you like tall ladies, go for it! :-)
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reader, jayronae  +, writes (11 February 2011):
 Girls grow up influenced by media and social customs that men should be taller than them, they are taught this attractive...so in my opinion this is the main reason why women tend not to date shorter men. And it is difficult to go against social norms. Plus some women find height as a turn-on, just how you like tall women. BUT there are women out there that are more open minded and don't mind a shorter man, and i feel in the future this will change. So don't give up. I often think that men don't like taller women, so perhaps some women are afraid to approach you? I'm only 5'8" and have feelings for a guy slightly shorter than me and i know i'm afraid he'll turn me down, so it goes both ways
goodluck!
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reader, anonymous, writes (11 February 2011): I'm 5'10" and never felt like I had Mommy complex. It's usually the shorter guys that have the complex about being with a taller woman. THEY feel like they are the brothers or sons.I don't mind a shorter guy but I'm thinking that someone who is 6+ inches shorter than me might pose a logistical problem in the bedroom but I'm open to try it if it happens. I guess you haven't found the right girl yet. I hope it works out for you.
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reader, Trinaa +, writes (11 February 2011):
 I don't think it is you, its usually the girl. I'm almost 6'2" and my man is taller than me. I think taller girls just feel weird with a shorter guy because its their own thing, like it might be a self esteem issue for some girls. Good luck!
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