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drcharm Posts: 11	Aug 13, 2008 9:39 AM GMT Quote hi realy this subject had frustrated me i am 5.8 maximium 5.9 so i considered short i do nt know if that true the story i had date a guy who realy is charm me and i lik him so much but but he is 6 ft height u knew he reject me because of my height realy why so many gay peopl are so window lik thinking i guess i am good lookin infact i am in many people favorit list lol all i am asking will u date a shorter guy wt role to say this guy is short are we missjudging people should not we be more intresred in the personality passion of this person more why gay world for many sure not all overwhelming by look only ???i was hurt from that person cause i realy had a feelings to him so tell me tall guys when it ok to date lol?

blink777 Posts: 499	Aug 13, 2008 11:17 AM GMT Quote Wow. Punctuation much? And if you're 5'9, you don't get to complain about being short. Honestly dude, the number of people who will accept you for being your height far outnumber the people who think you're too short. I'd kill to be 5'9... EDIT: Weehee, 300 posts.
Timberoo Posts: 2810	Aug 13, 2008 11:28 AM GMT Quote I'm 5'9" and have seen plenty of guys well under that I think are very attractive.
lilTanker Posts: 1131	Aug 13, 2008 11:30 AM GMT Quote mate, if a guy rejects you because you a little shorter then he is, then its his loss! Hello, anyone who is shallow and small minded to reject you on something so small (pun truly not intended) as your height then bugger that go find better!
Ghen Posts: 471	Aug 13, 2008 11:33 AM GMT Quote I'm 5'8 and height has never been a problem, nor for any of my friends that are short. Well except for one that fancied a guy who was 6'5. He was 5'2. The logistics involved in the bedroom must have been mind-boggling, since I saw the effort involved simply for a kiss.
xanadude Posts: 147	Aug 13, 2008 2:58 PM GMT Quote I'm 6'4", and have dated many people shorter than myself. Shorter men can be just as sexy as taller men -- you just have to meet the right guy who thinks so
Caslon7000 Posts: 7951	Aug 13, 2008 3:02 PM GMT Quote I love shorter men. 5'8 or 9 isnt not short in my book. I would think he more likely rejected you cuz you write really, really weird. Which probably indicates a lot of other weirdness in your personality.
Hidden/Deleted Member	Aug 13, 2008 4:47 PM GMT Quote Please don't worry about your height. You can't change that. And your English is good enough given it's not your first language. But please do your best to improve your English especially if you post here on RealJock. All the best!
HighVoltageGu... Posts: 1259	Aug 13, 2008 4:53 PM GMT Quote I find that wearing stilettos helps immensely!
danielryan Posts: 551	Aug 13, 2008 5:07 PM GMT Quote I am just over 5'6" and I never have a problem getting a date. 90% of the guys I date are at least 3-4 inches taller than me. Being short has its advantages!
Rowing_Ant Posts: 99	Aug 13, 2008 5:27 PM GMT Quote Im 5' 5" ish...so yeah 5' 9" is tall for me!! Ive had some problems getting a date and when out in pubs etc I have to like get someone Im talking to to bend down or I have to shout lol. being below the average eye level isnt good..... My boyfriend is 6' 1" and like I can walk under his outstretched arm! lol. everyone is the same hieght laying down tho lol
markyinsylmar Posts: 5	Aug 13, 2008 5:33 PM GMT Quote hey, you're tall in my eyes because i stand 5'4" soaking wet! ) but i have never thought of myself as being short... so maybe it's all in the attitude? how one presents oneself? but if you do get rejected based on your height, there's really not a whole lot you can do about it so why not concentrate on stuff that you can do something about?
redheadguy Posts: 2221	Aug 13, 2008 5:47 PM GMT Quote 5ft9 is average in the UK.
BodyWork4 Posts: 748	Aug 13, 2008 5:48 PM GMT Quote Tall guys often are not getting enough oxygen and hence it clouds their judgement... I heard size doesn't matter??
redheadguy Posts: 2221	Aug 13, 2008 5:55 PM GMT Quote They also bang their heads on the top of door frames which affects their brains.
VinBaltimore Posts: 213	Aug 13, 2008 6:51 PM GMT Quote I've always had an affinity for men shorter (and stockier) than me. And I'm only 5' 8". Somehow ended up with a guy who's 6 feet tall.
Jackal69 Posts: 655	Aug 13, 2008 6:55 PM GMT Quote As a 5'7" guy I can tell you, height as never been an issue for me in any way in terms of getting dates and whatnot. I think it's more about the confidence and presentation more than anything.
swimbikerun Posts: 914	Aug 13, 2008 6:59 PM GMT Quote I'm 6'2", my ex is 5'3"
BodyWork4 Posts: 748	Aug 13, 2008 7:41 PM GMT Quote swimbikerun saidI'm 6'2", my ex is 5'3" you bastard! I bet ya'll would still be together if he was 6'-3" j/k
Jockbod48 Posts: 1488	Aug 13, 2008 7:47 PM GMT Quote I'm 6'2" and I've been tall all my life. I don't think about height too much - I take it for granted - much like having two eyes and a nose, I guess. Most guys I have dated are my height or shorter - so I guess the average guy for me is in the range of 5'8". For me this is not an important factor about a guy.
getfitrick Posts: 140	Aug 13, 2008 8:04 PM GMT Quote Haha I can see where some people get the ideal 5'9 short but it all depends in you environment, at work I'm one of the shortest but when I'm home with my family and mom's mexican side I'm tallest doing "tall people duties" getting things from "high" places for people ect.. Lol I like being home. But as for being 5'9 don't complain its the average male hight I'm barely 5'8 and I'm good with it not to mention I like my dudes taller then me
Apex_mortgage... Posts: 149	Aug 13, 2008 8:15 PM GMT Quote I'm 5'5" and I honestly can't think of a single moment when my "shortness" ever mattered whether it be dating,sports, whatever....just never did. It may have its disadvantages in certain situations...ie basketball, but I have never veered my focus on it, therefore it was never a problem. Perception is reality. So the moment you perceive your shortness to be a problem...it is. Stop equating shortness to a disadvantage and start realizing it can be very attractive to a lot of people out there...and live by that truth!
muttskins Posts: 906	Aug 13, 2008 8:18 PM GMT Quote Hey, I'm short (165 cm / 5'5") and I'm constantly told that I'm attractive (not trying to bluff). So you would definately come around as being tall(ish).
matt45710 Posts: 719	Aug 13, 2008 8:20 PM GMT Quote There was another thread a couple months ago (can't find it now) about the exact opposite with tall guys wondering if shorter guys would ever date them. It goes both ways. If you're a great guy, a guy of any height will be interested in you. A side note is that I've had in mind to try to find someone my own height for a boyfriend, since I was in a relationship with a much taller guy for years. I've since been finding that I'm tending to attract taller guys, and I'm not as intimidated by them any more. I guess there's some truth to the joke I used to say about wanting a guy I could climb.
ryanmichaelto... Posts: 49	Aug 13, 2008 8:24 PM GMT Quote yo whats up, you are like tall to me, lol well then again the world is, i am 5'5 and maybe 5'6 with heels........um i am joking about that fellas. maybe you werent short enough, i dont think i have dated anyone shorter than 6, not by choice but its more the whole "your like my polly pocket" crap but hey, i love being short and accepted it already, i actually think it works for some people. Don't sweat about it, there will be more and come on, being real if that was the actual reason, well he seems a bit shallow, if he really was a catch then height wouldnt have been a factor. i was with a dude who liked tall white guys, we dated for a good while and i actually asked him what was the deal, i am opposite of what he wants, he just liked my personality and said he thought i was cute. BASTARD, lol kidding but hey love is unexpected, i say move on and i am sorry you got hurt, .... you'll be fine, lol dilly dally shilly shally bro! us hobbits have to stick together, lol.
joeindallas Posts: 440	Aug 13, 2008 9:09 PM GMT Quote I think 5 9 is the average as established by the US Military induction records, They exclude the very short 5 0 for men and the extremely tall 6 7. Their sample is very large so the average is pretty accurate. When it comes to the Gay "Culture" lifestyle or what ever, everything about relationships are pretty shallow, too young, too old, too young (well 17 is leagally too young), too thin, too fat,too short,too tall, not blond ot blond, too Gay, not gay enough etc. Hope you find somebody
BigSETXjock Posts: 387	Aug 13, 2008 9:30 PM GMT Quote Dating a short guy is great! They are easy to cuddle, fit into all sorts of great positions and can crawl into tight spaces to retrieve items the cat has left there. Why would height be a consideration for anyone? Silly question to me...
Ikaros Posts: 359	Aug 13, 2008 9:32 PM GMT Quote What the hell? I thought everybody loved the shorter dudes! I know I do
swimbikerun Posts: 914	Aug 13, 2008 9:48 PM GMT Quote BigSETXjock saidDating a short guy is great! They are easy to cuddle, fit into all sorts of great positions and can crawl into tight spaces to retrieve items the cat has left there. Yes this is true! With my ex, we were a good team as we could reach anything, low or high!
Ghen Posts: 471	Aug 13, 2008 10:01 PM GMT Quote BigSETXjock saidDating a short guy is great! They are easy to cuddle, fit into all sorts of great positions and can crawl into tight spaces to retrieve items the cat has left there. Why would height be a consideration for anyone? Silly question to me... 2 words: Pocket Gay!
Sedative Posts: 5407	Aug 14, 2008 1:53 AM GMT Quote 5'6" here, 5'8" or 5'9" is tall to me.
LittleDudeWit... Posts: 684	Aug 14, 2008 2:09 AM GMT Quote I'm 5'8". If anything, I prefer guys that height or a little shorter. (Doesn't matter much if they're taller, no big deal either way.) I slightly disagree, however, with some posters who say height makes no difference. I didn't get to 5'8" till I was 19 or 20 or so, and before that I was typically one of the shortest kids throughout elementary, junior and senior high school. During that time, my height was a constant topic around our house; it was treated as a strange deficiency that was somehow my fault (even though my Dad was only 5'9" and my Mom 5'5"). I made straight A's through school, but I grew up thinking the only thing that mattered was height. It was virtually the only thing about me that was discussed by my parents. Not brains, not personality, not industriousness, not even looks. . . just height. You could be this big ugly stupid lazy dullard, but as long as you were tall for your age, you were OK. Weird, huh?
Randelle Posts: 7	Aug 14, 2008 2:13 AM GMT Quote uhhh... yeah. I'm 6'4 almost 6'5 and my boyfriend is only 5'8. though we've been together for almost 3 years he still freaks out about how short he is. it's all just an insecurity. I bet you shorter guys linger on your height more than most people are gonna criticize you for. and though yes, taller guys are capable of reaching higher points short guys have an advantage too, they have impeccable balance and coordination.So... chew on that. Oh BTW, yes i might hit my head on an occasional fan, light fixture, or entry way, But I am yet to suffer brain damage from any such incidents
drcharm Posts: 11	Aug 14, 2008 7:23 AM GMT Quote Caslon6000 saidI love shorter men. 5'8 or 9 isnt not short in my book. I would think he more likely rejected you cuz you write really, really weird. Which probably indicates a lot of other weirdness in your personality. u r not here to judge me i guess
drcharm Posts: 11	Aug 14, 2008 7:25 AM GMT Quote he was a model ok shallow i guess a little but he is nt the subject well i am glad that many peopl are realy open minded my ex was 6.2 by the way
brady527 Posts: 332	Aug 14, 2008 7:51 AM GMT Quote I'm tall enough for my feet to reach the ground. Furthermore, most guys I date are usually taller (I'm 5'4") but my eyes typically linger on guys that are my height.
lissenup Posts: 560	Aug 14, 2008 12:01 PM GMT Quote My boyfriend is 2 1/2" shorter than I am and his good friend is maybe 5'4" or 5'5" - he never has problems finding a date. I feel like the Incredible Hulk around them both however (which isn't necessarily a bad feeling!). The only time height is an issue is when we try to see a foreign film in a theater that doesn't have stadium seating. My boyfriend can't read the subtitles if there are people in front of him.
DiverScience Posts: 944	Aug 14, 2008 12:25 PM GMT Quote Such is life. I'm 5'4" and I've been passed over for being too short plenty of times. ::shrugs:: So what? If someone's that stupid to think you can't be a good partner because you're short, then you don't really want to be with them, now do you? Personally, I'd rather be with people who want to be with me, thanks.
SurrealLife Posts: 4400	Aug 14, 2008 12:35 PM GMT Quote When I first saw this post I was thinking it was going to be about guys that were 5' 2" or less. I certainly do not consider 5' 8" short! Height really is the least important factor when it comes to sexual attractions between guys as far as I am concerned. I have been intimate with guys 5' 2" and guys 6' 4". It is the personality you fall for not the height. And I can't believe DiverScience has been rejected for being too short. All I can say is LOSERS!
lissenup Posts: 560	Aug 14, 2008 1:36 PM GMT Quote SurrealLife saidAnd I can't believe DiverScience has been rejected for being too short. All I can say is LOSERS! I completely agree! If there's any benefit to people being superficial or picky, it's that there are wonderful men out there who are available.
BIGBLKBDYBLDR Posts: 16	Aug 19, 2008 6:51 AM GMT Quote BigSETXjock saidDating a short guy is great! They are easy to cuddle, fit into all sorts of great positions and can crawl into tight spaces to retrieve items the cat has left there. Why would height be a consideration for anyone? Silly question to me... I'd definitely have to agree with the "cuddling and positions" factors.
geras Posts: 88	Aug 19, 2008 7:03 AM GMT Quote Height is a small factor for me but I tend to go for guys who are not as tall as I am. I generally am among the taller people in the room and I do think it has some advantages.
makeumyne Posts: 190	Aug 19, 2008 7:49 AM GMT Quote I think I just went blind. I'm 6', the bf's 5'7, tells everyone he's 5'8. I think it's great. Very comfortable size for snuggling. I must admit that I tell him the top of his fridge is dirty, but that's because I'm a bad person, not because people who are shorter than me aren't hot.
ursamajor Posts: 1418	Aug 19, 2008 8:51 AM GMT Quote I like being short (5'4" or 5'5" I can never remember) because when I am with men who are over a certain height I know that I am never going to have to worry about dirty knees.
oceanboy11 Posts: 85	Aug 20, 2008 11:56 PM GMT Quote I'm 5'8 and I love this thread cause I get to vent a bit. If I was taller, I'd be better at soccer and have some nice clothes fit me better, but as for dating men, being less tall is just as good as being tall. To make a (bad) analogy, look at hetero couples, majority of women are short with tall men. Yeah there are guys who want someone their height, but really that guy's not worth it if that will matter so much to him. (point already made a few times in the posts above) PS. I love being with a taller guy, it makes me feel more protected. Just had to add that
carya2 Posts: 15	Aug 21, 2008 12:08 AM GMT Quote BIGBLKBDYBLDR said BigSETXjock saidDating a short guy is great! They are easy to cuddle, fit into all sorts of great positions and can crawl into tight spaces to retrieve items the cat has left there. Why would height be a consideration for anyone? Silly question to me... I'd definitely have to agree with the "cuddling and positions" factors. Here, here!! 5'9" looks nice and tall from my point of view I have lots of "types" but I admit extremes of height really do get my attention. By that I mean guys 5'7" or below (we can see eye-to-eye!!)and over 6'2" (I can nuzzle up to their chests!!).
Hidden/Deleted Member	Aug 21, 2008 12:37 AM GMT Quote I'm just under 6' and I've had guys reject me for being too short. It's all relative.
Hidden/Deleted Member	Aug 23, 2008 6:20 AM GMT Quote makeumyne saidI think I just went blind. I'm 6', the bf's 5'7, tells everyone he's 5'8. I think it's great. Very comfortable size for snuggling. I must admit that I tell him the top of his fridge is dirty, but that's because I'm a bad person, not because people who are shorter than me aren't hot. I know. Anyone who read that all the way through without looking away must be partially brain dead. I'm completely with you on this one though. My guy is 6'1" and I'm just over 5'7" and he says the same things: perfect for snuggling, easy to carry around, just a little guy... And guys our height CAN see on top of the fridge. drcharm saidhi realy this subject had frustrated me i am 5.8 maximium 5.9 so i considered short i do nt know if that true the story i had date a guy who realy is charm me and i lik him so much but but he is 6 ft height u knew he reject me because of my height realy why so many gay peopl are so window lik thinking i guess i am good lookin infact i am in many people favorit list lol all i am asking will u date a shorter guy wt role to say this guy is short are we missjudging people should not we be more intresred in the personality passion of this person more why gay world for many sure not all overwhelming by look only ???i was hurt from that person cause i realy had a feelings to him so tell me tall guys when it ok to date lol? In the end, I believe that height, like penis size and hair color, are just one of those standards that gets tossed out the window if you actually like someone. Him telling you that you were too short was probably just the easiest way to brush you off. If he was serious about the height, he is probably just a dick.
ooseesf Posts: 4	Sep 11, 2008 3:45 PM GMT Quote I'm 5'4", my partner of 8 years is 6'4", our combined average height is a perfect 5'9" . I can't find cloth that fit me, most store don't carry anything less than 30" waist. My partner can't find cloth that fit him because him limbs are very long. I weigh 135#, he weighs close to 200#. When I am on top, certain positions is hard work but worth it. When he is on top, I love his huge body and weight all over me and inside me
flyguyrn Posts: 2	Sep 12, 2008 3:07 PM GMT Quote Are you kidding me? Shorter guys are HOT!! There's something about their compact bodies that is an instant attraction to me. 5'9" is not short, BTW. I'm 5' 8 1/2" and being shorter has its advantages. When I was a flight nurse on the helicopter, the pilots LOVED me for being shorter, and leaner. (We had some 220 lb, 6 foot guys). Ciao
wrkoutbud30 Posts: 441	Sep 12, 2008 3:41 PM GMT Quote I actually have a date with a hottie that is 5'7" this weekend. He was afraid to ask me out due to his height. I was like who cares! He is a great guy, cute and has a killer bod. He can help me out in that department!
HighVoltageGu... Posts: 1259	Sep 12, 2008 3:57 PM GMT Quote BigSETXjock saidDating a short guy is great! They are easy to cuddle, fit into all sorts of great positions and can crawl into tight spaces to retrieve items the cat has left there. Just call me your "pocket gay."
Tikvanaim Posts: 10	Sep 22, 2008 6:05 PM GMT Quote I like the short guys I'm 6'4' and there are not many tall guys I believe the shorter guys will protect me better well more of a secerity blanket I guess. I don't put a window on how tall a guy is I'm sorry a guy turned you down because of it
TallGWMvballe... Posts: 859	Sep 22, 2008 6:15 PM GMT Quote At 6' 2" most of the guys I date are much shorter than me! Many of us (like me) don't see height as a factor at all. I look at other characteristics and height is not even one of them. ALSO, when at volleyball and the ball gets stuck in or under the bleachers, we ALL really appreciate the short, skinny guys that can go get it out! And YES, I find many of them really cute and I would date then if THEY didn't have THEIR prejudices (I am tall and 61 years) I am very sorry you were rejected because of that but it also may have been other reasons. In any case, GO for the guys you like!
JDB_REMIX Posts: 122	Sep 22, 2008 6:47 PM GMT Quote SHORT GUYS ROCK! 5'8"!
MuscleToronto Posts: 12	Sep 22, 2008 6:51 PM GMT Quote Hell I woulnd't consider having a date with anybody OVER 6'!
Jcaliguy Posts: 4	Sep 22, 2008 7:14 PM GMT Quote I think short guys can hold their own any time of the day. I think its not so much about the height of the guy but the personality that comes along with the person. Remember good things come in smaller packages, and taller is not always better. I am 6 ft and always get hit up by guys shorter than myself. Im into guys if I think their cute. I don't really have a hang up about height. Seriously this guy doesn't deserve the time of day, if he can't look past height as an issue, how do you expect to build a life together with him. He isn't worth your time. -jeff
Shortnsexystu... Posts: 174	Sep 22, 2008 7:44 PM GMT Quote Well, for me I prefer men no taller than 5' 9", it just seems more comfortable and natural for me to be with someone close to my own height. Not that I don't find tall guys attractive nor would I turn someone down just because they were taller than 5' 9", it all depends on the attitude they have toward me being the shorter one. I'm smart, independent and can take care of myself plus I'm not a one dimensional kind of guy in the bedroom either so if someone comes on with the attitude that just because they are the taller one they are "in charge" all the time....big turn off for me (of course it just a big a turn off with someone my size too.....50/50 all the way for me!). But generally speaking now that I think about it, I rarely get guys in that over 6' 0" range expressing and interest or asking me out so maybe I've been discriminated against for my height more than I thought, hmmm?
nursemuscle Posts: 19	Sep 22, 2008 7:55 PM GMT Quote Don't ya'll know that your supposed to find a boyfriend of the same build and height to double your wardrobe? Seriously, I'm 5'5" and have been turned down on occasion for being that height, but...at the same time it's never bothered me and the times it's happened have been very few. 5'8"-5'9"? That's tall for me. I like guys of all size heights. The only time I do feel rejected is clothes shopping. Few stores keep anything my size here in Florida and I'm usually found in the kids section looking for clothes. (no comments bitches ) If a guy rejects you because of your height, chalk it up to HIS loss and move on.
Crimthann Posts: 778	Sep 27, 2008 4:05 AM GMT Quote 5'8" is short? i thought it was 'average'
Chuy2010 Posts: 252	Sep 27, 2008 4:09 AM GMT Quote I usually prefer 6'0 or taller. But Ive found myself checking out a few "short" guys at 5'9 and even 5'8 recently. Not bad at all.
spinningguy Posts: 130	Sep 27, 2008 4:30 AM GMT Quote I prefer shorter guys especially if they are muscular!!!
Tyinstl Posts: 119	Sep 27, 2008 9:20 AM GMT Quote drcharm saidhi realy this subject had frustrated me i am 5.8 maximium 5.9 so i considered short i do nt know if that true the story i had date a guy who realy is charm me and i lik him so much but but he is 6 ft height u knew he reject me because of my height realy why so many gay peopl are so window lik thinking i guess i am good lookin infact i am in many people favorit list lol all i am asking will u date a shorter guy wt role to say this guy is short are we missjudging people should not we be more intresred in the personality passion of this person more why gay world for many sure not all overwhelming by look only ???i was hurt from that person cause i realy had a feelings to him so tell me tall guys when it ok to date lol? I was actually thinking about this today. Short guys are so hot. I prefer them, I like looking down at someone. It makes them appear gentler and less threatening to me, although short men have a defiant masculinity to them that is irresistible! I say, if you're short, you're welcome in my bed.
Justjohn Posts: 383	Sep 27, 2008 9:28 AM GMT Quote From my point of view, almost everyone is short and I don't often use it as a descriptor. Except for midgets, most people are just "regular."
cubsfan1986 Posts: 52	Sep 27, 2008 9:37 AM GMT Quote Hum.... I'm 5'3. Yeah, REAL TALL. Though I don't mind much, because it has helped in what i prefer to do (diving/gymnastics) being compact and stuff.... yeah it helps. Also, I am the perfect cuddle size (so I've been told). I think the personality is what counts anyway. Short people with "big personalities" may not be remember as short... I just find it humorous that people would pass up a perfect attractive shorter guy for someone taller. Though I think it has something to do with the social norms of our society and how being short is sometimes considered unattractive. Har, but being short does give me (at least) one advantage. It makes everything LOOK bigger. Butt included.
Awemazing Posts: 134	Sep 27, 2008 10:36 AM GMT Quote Haha. I'm 6'4". EVERYONE I date is shorter than me.
Travlinandliv... Posts: 61	Sep 27, 2008 4:35 PM GMT Quote I am 6'3 and have generally ended up with shorter guys but i do love me some tall ones!!!The shortest guy i was with was about 5"4 and i thought it was funny then he pulled his pants down then i looked worried then he was the one smiling .... OUCH
lilmaninsc Posts: 461	Sep 27, 2008 4:49 PM GMT Quote 5'9 is short? lol.. that's taller than me =P I'm 5'7
Chaos444 Posts: 32	Oct 01, 2008 7:34 AM GMT Quote i like guys taller then me but thats cause (when standing) i like to kiss upward if that makes any sense lol but i have only dated like 2 guys taller then me so yeah . . . haha but i like guys around 6' 2'' thats nice for me
suprbilt Posts: 4	Oct 01, 2008 7:37 AM GMT Quote I think short guys are hot .
Librarian Posts: 187	Oct 01, 2008 8:39 AM GMT Quote Pretty much any guy is short for me, so I really could care less about the "how tall". I feel it is a bit the other way around
oceanboy11 Posts: 85	Oct 02, 2008 4:51 PM GMT Quote yet another thread to show that people's tastes are as many and variable as the colours in the friggin rainbow, haha. 'nuff said
Red_Vespa Posts: 1336	Oct 02, 2008 6:51 PM GMT Quote In 1973 I became good friends with another Army Lieutenant. One day we were at the bar in the Officer's Club, and I saw our reflections in the mirror behind the bar. I knew he was about 6'4", and I'm only 5'8" on a good day, but I found the difference ludicrous as we stood next to each other. I actually drew away from him to de-emphasize our embarrassing height difference. I pointed this out to him, and how silly we looked, something I hadn't been aware of until I saw it. And his response was amazing. "Yeah, I know," he said, "But you don't ACT short. I always feel like we're the same height." He had taught me an important lesson, and I never worried about my shortness again.
Arcangel7769 Posts: 14	Oct 02, 2008 7:43 PM GMT Quote I personally happen to think shorter guys than me are VERY attractive. That being said, it's not height or lack thereof that will ever be the determining factor in dating someone. It's gotta be their personality , intellect and yeah, coming in third place, looks. Ok, so mebbee I am a lil bit shallow, but not totally so.
ace_ofpace Posts: 53	Oct 02, 2008 7:47 PM GMT Quote I look tiny compared to my BF - he is 6'5" and I am 5'8" (on a good day). Height means nothing. If you like someone, who cares
JewcyDude Posts: 33	Oct 04, 2008 7:36 AM GMT Quote Out of curiosity a long time ago I asked my bf if he ever thought about my height (5' 6'') he is about 5' 9''. He said he never thought of it, never been an issue for him. I have never had an issue with my own height, I'm comfortable with it. My weight on the other hand.... that's an issue I try to deal with and I've been getting more and more comfortable with myself as I have transformed my body over the past few years and more so in the past year. Short guys can be really hot, especially shorter, hairy muscular ones!!! I even like to joke about my height. Being able to laugh at yourself shows how much confidence you have!
issacd Posts: 94	Oct 04, 2008 11:09 AM GMT Quote I'm 5 ft 4, and have been out with guys up to 6 ft 1. % ft 9 seems to be about average, I think. It used to bother me when I was growing up and in my teens, but not anymore. The only downside is always having to have jeans and trousers shortened. Some taller guys like to lift you off the ground and carry you across the room. I find guys around the same height hot too, esp if they're muscled. I have two sisters who are a little shorted than me, and they're married to guys at least who are around 6ft+.
peterstrong Posts: 313	Oct 04, 2008 11:45 AM GMT Quote Height has nothing to do with it - love is love, no matter what
Hidden/Deleted Member	Oct 04, 2008 12:12 PM GMT Quote BigSETXjock saidDating a short guy is great! They are easy to cuddle, fit into all sorts of great positions and can crawl into tight spaces to retrieve items the cat has left there. Why would height be a consideration for anyone? Silly question to me... I am 5'6'' and my bf is 6'4''. My bf will attest to that one. I think the guy who started this post has esteem (and grammer) issues. Once he deals with them, height will not make a difference. I'm "short, " but it has never interfered in a relationship nor have I been rejected because of it. It's that spark, friendship, and personality that makes a relationship last.
rock924228 Posts: 26	Oct 04, 2008 12:38 PM GMT Quote 5' 5" here. Confidence comes in all sizes. Besides being of smaller stature just makes other parts appear larger. ;)
oookellyooo Posts: 50	Oct 04, 2008 1:50 PM GMT Quote life is short so am i...
Gaymedes Posts: 42	Nov 01, 2008 8:50 AM GMT Quote I don't know if this was mentioned above (too many posts) but I just want to say that while his posting has bad grammar and all..... English I would guess isn't his primary language!! So back up off his ass people! And drcharm..... you are definitely not short. I am 5'9" and my hubby is 6'2". While at times I feel short I am really (hate saying this part) average. Good luck and finding Mr. Right but have fun with Mr. Roll-my-eyes-to-the-back-of-my-head!
triniboy Posts: 62	Nov 01, 2008 9:06 AM GMT Quote i don't believe that 5' 9" is short, but that aside... i am totally into short guys. i can pick them up and toss them around when we're playing and they're extra feisty. if someone rejects you just for your height alone he's simply a douche. on the plus side, you may be short enough to punch them in the balls
TallGWMvballe... Posts: 859	Nov 02, 2008 1:12 AM GMT Quote I would be happy to date a guy 5'9" many I have been with are shorter than that although my last LTR was 6 foot even, REALLY, height is a very unimportant part of choosing a guy to date... Other physical and personality traits are more important.
MightyWhitey Posts: 3	Nov 04, 2008 1:20 PM GMT Quote Ghen saidI'm 5'8 and height has never been a problem, nor for any of my friends that are short. Well except for one that fancied a guy who was 6'5. He was 5'2. The logistics involved in the bedroom must have been mind-boggling, since I saw the effort involved simply for a kiss. do you like...........[URL=http://imageshack.us][IMG]http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/342/guymo3.png[/IMG][/URL]
MightyWhitey Posts: 3	Nov 04, 2008 1:22 PM GMT Quote MightyWhitey said Ghen saidI'm 5'8 and height has never been a problem, nor for any of my friends that are short. Well except for one that fancied a guy who was 6'5. He was 5'2. The logistics involved in the bedroom must have been mind-boggling, since I saw the effort involved simply for a kiss. do you like...........[URL=http://imageshack.us][IMG]http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/342/guymo3.png[/IMG][/URL]
Brett_T Posts: 65	Nov 06, 2008 9:47 PM GMT Quote Shorter guys are cute, Taller guys are cute too. There shouldn't be a preference I think. my bf is 6"4... i'm 6"3
rustispassion... Posts: 60	Nov 06, 2008 9:51 PM GMT Quote At 5'8, I'm not gonna lie, I'd kill for a few more inches...but I've recently been doing a lot to come to terms with it. And hey, 5'8 isn't short, it's just not as tall as we'd all like to be. Haha.
Rune Posts: 346	Nov 06, 2008 10:14 PM GMT Quote I never had a problem being short per se, but there was a time long ago when I would have liked a couple of more inches. However, now I feel that being short ends up working better for me in terms of the "complete package." Also, 5'8" giants probably shouldn't be complaining about height And I don't usually have a problem with attracting taller people (I should just say people since they're all taller) so yeah. Sure, I get rejected too, but who doesn't? Besides, the number of taller people (or just people) I turn down is probably about the same as the number that turn me down. I think height might be more of an issue in straight relationships, but I haven't found it to be much of one in the gay ones.
iamwhatiam Posts: 37	Nov 06, 2008 10:48 PM GMT Quote I'm 6'2". I love it when a guy is shorter than me. they fit in my arms perfectly. But I have dated taller guys as well. If a guy is judging you based on your height, chances are hes judging you for something else as well. He wasnt worth your time.
commodoreboi Posts: 205	Nov 07, 2008 5:48 AM GMT Quote ok im 6ft4 my boi friend is um shorter maybe 6ft maybe 5ft9 i love him cos his kind sweet funny caring,his cute good body etc he was worried to cum talk 2 me when he first saw me cos im so tall he thort id be a jerk an id bag him out..tobe honest i love his height when we hug his head is on my pecs an i can rest mine on his,he is so loving gives great hugs..i never thort of dating a lil guy i thort id date taller i liker the feeling of being protected but with adam i feel safe i was shocked that lil guys arnt all lil,an that there not all wimps he can kick my arse in a fight lol he can fight really well an yea i duno guess wat im sayin is ya cant judge a book by its cover or a guy by his height...dont worri u will find mr right
MikemikeMike Posts: 1038	Nov 07, 2008 6:50 AM GMT Quote 5'9 is not short, maybe it's something else you have that is too short Dr.Charm read Dr.Spell !
Nicobx15 Posts: 10	Nov 07, 2008 12:32 PM GMT Quote I'm thinking that "height" wasn't the issue at all. If height was an issue for him, I'd think that he'd either not have gone on a date at all because he knew your height already....or he'd not have gone on a 2nd date, once he met you and saw your height. If you dated him long enough to get to know him and develop feelings, then I'm going to guess that he overlooked your height (no pun intended) and ultimately found something else that he wasn't into so much. Sorry you're going through this, but there are a million other opportunities...you'll be fine! And 5'9 is NOT SHORT! at all!!!! Friends have noted that "so and so" is short but it rarely occurs to me! Height, short or tall, is not a priority for me. Having said that, I've always dated shorter than myself but it's not a rule...lol...more of an attraction! We all have personal attractions and preferences and we all know that sometimes we even surprise ourselves (not just our friends) by going against what others perceive as "type!" It always begs the question........do we each have a "TYPE?"
SAHEM62896 Posts: 1225	Nov 07, 2008 1:00 PM GMT Quote Hey, as a 5'6" guy I never liked having to stand on a phone book to give a kiss good night to someone, but I would have done it if I wanted it to work. I would assume it's just as awkward to stoop, but he would have done so if he wanted it to work.
Librarian Posts: 187	Nov 07, 2008 1:02 PM GMT Quote It is not like the other person can not bend down and you can't meet in the middle But really who cares ? When you fall in love it is usually with someone completely different than you thought you would....
MikemikeMike Posts: 1038	Nov 08, 2008 6:11 AM GMT Quote Brett_T saidShorter guys are cute, Taller guys are cute too. There shouldn't be a preference I think. my bf is 6"4... i'm 6"3 U guys must make nice looking book ends-handsome. Someone translate, my old Italian grandma used to say in Italy there is a saying "height is half the beauty." I think it was said because she was born in the late 1800's and they were all kinda short then.

commodoreboi Posts: 205	Nov 08, 2008 6:33 AM GMT Quote ok maybe my man is shorter then 5ft9 but point is his shorter then me an i still love him

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