Would you marry/have kids with someone considerably shorter than you?

[Austin]

I wouldn't. I'm 6ft tall so I'd want them to at least be 5'5 or taller if I was going to have kids with them or marry them.

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[Inese]

No, a man should be larger than me. :)

[mymy]

Hm, i think it's hard to find guy who is shorter than me and in general i'm more attracted to taller guys. Shorter guys doesn't make you feel secure.

[Wojnar]

No. I'm 184 cm tall and from the other party I expect at least 173 cm.

[Casper]

Ermm women are supposed to be shortys.

[Mordid]

I'm with you, Austin.

[BeerBaron]

how much shorter is significant? i'm 182cm or 6 feet so i donno 5'2" - 5'7" would be ideal

[Rosenrot]

No. im 5'1 (1,62cm), so a guy smaller than me hardly would be attractive or even healthy. Guess 5'9 minimum.

[Zankapfel]

Ermm women are supposed to be shortys.

I suppose I'm some sort of abomination, then?

You really need to stop posting rubbish and improve the quality of your posts.
Just sayin'.

[Dario Argento]

Yes. I wouldn't like having kids with a girl that is 6'2 :S I'm 5'11.

[Casper]

I suppose I'm some sort of abomination, then?

You really need to stop posting rubbish and improve the quality of your posts.
Just sayin'.

Compared to men, women must be shorter than the guy they are dating. :)

[Sabinae]

So...if Im around 5'10-5'11 (179cm)...should I be looking for the next Tom Cruise? :D

Im jk...Id prefer a taller man. But that's a bit hard to find :)

To answer your question: height isnt necessarily a strict "must" in the person Id choose to marry, but it would be pleasant if the discrepancies were kept at a minimum... I wouldnt mind stumbling upon the ideal one either... :D

[BeerBaron]

I think the post needs to be changed, to what would be the limit for women on how much taller they will go for in men, and men, how much shorter in women they are willing to go. In general, men won't date anyone taller than them and women wont date anyone shorter than them and that shows, as all the women who have posted have said just that.

[Casper]

So...if Im around 5'10-5'11 (179cm)...should I be looking for the next Tom Cruise? :D

Im jk...Id prefer a taller man. But that's a bit hard to find :)

To answer your question: height isnt necessarily a strict "must" in the person Id choose to marry, but it would be pleasant if the discrepancies were kept at a minimum... I wouldnt mind stumbling upon the ideal one either... :D

5'11 aint that tall at all. You still can be my shorty :)

[Neanderthal]

Height doesn't matter much to me. I can see myself dating a tall woman same as a short one, tho, I would be uncomfortable with someone way taller than me. (I'm 6' feet, 1.83 cm.)

[Osweo]

The genetics of sexual dimorphism are complex. How many short women do you know with tall sons? I can think of loads from my personal acquaintances.

Cutie lickle chicas have their own peculiar charm, of course. :p Each to their own!

[Zankapfel]

Compared to men, women must be shorter than the guy they are dating. :)

You could've phrased it like that, then, and I would've agreed with you.

I'd have no problem finding a taller man to date around here.

For some reason, couples in which the female is taller look odd to me.

Size does matter.

[Austin]

I think the post needs to be changed, to what would be the limit for women on how much taller they will go for in men, and men, how much shorter in women they are willing to go. In general, men won't date anyone taller than them and women wont date anyone shorter than them and that shows, as all the women who have posted have said just that.


Yes but for an honesty-based height poll that focuses on marriage/children it's important that it be very generalized (catering to the personal-ideal rather than the societal-preference) and anonymous. If it is extremely exact and the answers are public you'll end up with people answering based on socially acceptable, PC-dogma such as the "Everyone's wonderful" and "height doesn't matter" which is pure crap. The anti-realists want such polls to be public and the options to be precise so as they can hone down on why you shouldn't think a certain way.

[Austin]

how much shorter is significant? i'm 182cm or 6 feet so i donno 5'2" - 5'7" would be ideal


I'd say if you're 6ft tall as a guy, 5'5 is the bare minimum, with 5'7+++ being preferred.

One thing that always amuses me is how super-short women expect tall guys to get with them. I've never understood this and yet it certainly reigns true...

[Boudica]

I'm almost 5"10, I can't have a short guy :P it just looks odd to me to see a man that is shorter then the woman..

[BeerBaron]

I'd say if you're 6ft tall as a guy, 5'5 is the bare minimum, with 5'7+++ being preferred.

One thing that always amuses me is how super-short women expect tall guys to get with them. I've never understood this and yet it certainly reigns true...

I disagree, plus most women wear heals so add 4 to their height and that 5'9" girl is now taller than you.

I don't consider 6' tall though, I see it as average for a male so any average female height is fine with me.

[Austin]

I disagree, plus most women wear heals so add 4 to their height and that 5'9" girl is now taller than you.

I don't consider 6' tall though, I see it as average for a male so any average female height is fine with me.

I'd wonder how many 5'9 women wear heels all that often... Not sure they'd need to but anyways.

But yes I agree I don't consider 6ft tall now, especially for Europeans or blacks. Yet let me tell you all that in parts of Texas 6ft tall is a living god.

In San Antonio Texas you can walk around as a 23 year old, 6ft tall white guy in most parts of the city (million+) and be a good half-foot taller than every single person within 10 miles of you. It's pretty cool but it got tiring. Going from San Antonio to Austin was like moving from a Maya pygmy colony to Sweden. Mexicans are just short people what can I say.

It was funny though working in San Antonio Texas as a young 6ft tall white guy because since a lot of short people up North know that San Antonio is growing economically and is generally a Mexican (short) city, you had all these short, white Northern guys who were like 5'5-5'8 tall working and moving there. 5'5 tall in San Antonio Texas is like 6ft tall comparably to most its occupants so these guys just loved it.

[Dario Argento]

I'm almost 5"10, I can't have a short guy :P it just looks odd to me to see a man that is shorter then the woman..

In the pics you posted in the chatbox your boyfriend didn't look a lot taller than you. He seemed to be 5'11 or 6 at best.

[Blossom]

I'm the small one. :) Just like things should be.

[hajduk]

I wouldn't mate with a girl who is taller than me, because I am 195cm and it will look weird.
I don't mind short girls, they are hot imo
My girlfriend is 173 cm . and it suits me fine

[Mordid]

I'm the small one. :) Just like things should be.

Haha, If I were with you, it'd be much awkward. I'm 6ft2, btw. :eek::D

[Lábaru]

Yes, I do not mind. My height is 187 cm and a girl with 157 cm is welcome.

[Logan]

I picked yes. Yes, unless she was nearer a midget. Not the biggest concern in a relationship.

[Blossom]

Haha, If I were with you, it'd be much awkward. I'm 6ft2, btw. :eek::D

:) I prefer being the short one. Why awkward? :D

[Rosenrot]

:) I prefer being the short one. Why awkward? :D

Me to, cause it's easly to find a guy who makes you feel protected! My boyfriend is quite slim but still, his hug sems strong =]

[Mordid]

:) I prefer being the short one. Why awkward? :D

Because I'm taller than mummy. :embarrassed

[Curtis24]

I'm only about 5'6, so its not really possible :P

In seriousness, though, I can't let it effect me. It would be foolish to only limit myself to girls shorter than I am, as I would be discounting too many. Obviously, you have to compensate with something else, be it a dominant attitude etc., but that's just life.

Something I have noticed though is that it seems the short girls(less than 5'3) won't settle for a man who's not at least 6'0.

[blaidd]

I prefer when a guy is taller then me, but I can't say height is very important to me.

[Absinthe]

Not if I could help it. :)

And .. considerably shorter? :confused:

I am 168cm (5'4'') so a guy would have to be a dwarf if he would be considerably shorter than me... :D

[SaxonCeorl]

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[Comte Arnau]

I would, even if she was 1.50, as long as she was proportioned, beautiful and smart.

The fact that men have to be taller and women shorter clearly shows how alpha machismo still rules in everybody's subconscious, 'liberated' women included.

[Frederick]

The laws of nature demand from male mammals: Spread your DNA as much as you can and reproduce as often as possible with as much different females as possible. :)

If it wouldnt be for paying for all these children.... sigh...

Even the Bible claims: if you conquer a country, kill all the males, take their women for booty.

[Austin]

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I'd say most men care if they are shorter than the woman. I definitely would never believe a man who says otherwise lol.

[Groenewolf]

Define considerably shorter. But leaving the undefined considerably out, the answer would be yes.

[Tarja]

I'm 5'10 so I'm quite tall, It'd be fine if they were a little bit shorter, but I'd prefer someone on par or taller. I'd hate to be dwarfing them. Certainly wouldn't make me feel very feminine!

[askra]

yes, i would prefer to marry a girl shorter than me, minimum height 1.50, maximum 1.80, or a girl of my same height, but that doesn't love high heels to much :p

[SwordoftheVistula]

Naturally, the man should be at least a few inches taller than the woman, beyond that it doesn't really matter.

[StonyArabia]

Most often Men prefer girls that are in general shorter than them. Usually of the same height for example a 5'4 man would like to go with a 5'2 woman and so on. However height is not important in a relationship there are more important aspects like the spirtual click between the two individuals, love and intelligence, which is in fact the most important trait.Like many people there are those who could care less.

[Talvi]

A guy shorter than me would be the size of a kid.

I dont think so.

[Edmond_Dantes]

Height isn't an important factor for me in general, relationship-wise - I've been with a slightly (1 inch) taller girl before. My feelings for and long-term compatibility with the woman in question are far more important factors to me.

That said, even if the minor factor of height is taken into account (and yes, my slight preference is for shorter girls), the question is still a non-issue for me. I'm a guy, of course I can deal with a considerably shorter girl - barring something like dwarfism. :p

[boogeyman]

I don't prefer very tall women.

[hannah]

i am only 5'2 ish, i have always gone out with 5'11 or taller guys, not that i chose to i just happened to be liked by tall guys and i love it, it make me feel protected. i do wish i was taller though :(

[Matilda]

i am only 5'2 ish, i have always gone out with 5'11 or taller guys, not that i chose to i just happened to be liked by tall guys and i love it, it make me feel protected. i do wish i was taller though :(

I'm the same :)
I don't know why only tall guys like me. Short guys always say how short I am.

[Wölfin]

What is "considerably shorter"? I am around 5'7/170cm I find shorter women can be absolutely irresistible if they are petite and well proportioned. I've also found myself being attracted to women with a good 4 inches and more, over me.
Not picky as to height, it's all about proportion and balance, really.

[Fortis in Arduis]

Yes, if they were Mexican.

[Aces High]

I don't know why only tall guys like me.

Might have soemthing to do with your huge chesticles that you talked about in another thread.....;)

[rhiannon]

No way. Perhaps if I were really skinny and small-framed, exceptions could be made. But, I am not short, small-framed, or skinny.

My husband is 6feet6inches. It's nice for me:) He's 10 inches taller than I am so I can wear ANY heel and still be plenty shorter!

[Matilda]

Might have soemthing to do with your huge chesticles that you talked about in another thread.....;)

not huge.. small but I want smaller

[Hussar]

At my height, the ideal partner should be (mathematically) on the 5'9" (1,75) mark.

But who cares afterall ?

[Comte Arnau]

i just happened to be liked by tall guys and i love it, it make me feel protected.

But does height really mean 'protection'?

Would women feel more protected by Averell than by Joe? :laugh:

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[Sabinae]

"Height" isn't equal to "protection", but it contributes to the "feeling" of it... :laugh:

[Curtis24]

this thread is depressing lmfao :D

[Kassandros]

this thread is depressing lmfao :D

Indeed

Im 1.75 cm :(

[_______]

no, i prefer to date men who are over 6 foot :)

[Osweo]

There are some interesting comments on here about the extremes of the spectrum. Tall men seeming to like short women - it's been said a few times so far, BY the short women, who're the ones in a best position to notice such a trend.

It might be the case that the extremes feel a need to breed back to the average, while the middling people don't have to (subconsciously) worry about this so much. :p

[Curtis24]

There are some interesting comments on here about the extremes of the spectrum. Tall men seeming to like short women - it's been said a few times so far, BY the short women, who're the ones in a best position to notice such a trend.

It might be the case that the extremes feel a need to breed back to the average, while the middling people don't have to (subconsciously) worry about this so much. :p

This is what I think too...

[Osweo]

This is what I think too...

THANK my bastard post, then! :rage :D

[boogeyman]

There are some interesting comments on here about the extremes of the spectrum. Tall men seeming to like short women - it's been said a few times so far, BY the short women, who're the ones in a best position to notice such a trend.

It might be the case that the extremes feel a need to breed back to the average, while the middling people don't have to (subconsciously) worry about this so much. :p

Interesting idea... In my case, I am 186cm and preferred height for women is 165-175cm. And I would never date a woman that is taller than me, it would hurt my ego. :D

[Dario Argento]

Interesting idea... In my case, I am 186cm and preferred height for women is 165-175cm. And I would never date a woman that is taller than me, it would hurt my ego. :D

Man, you have the lowest reputation on this forum. :eek: I don't see how can someone who calls himself a male can feel diminished by a female that is a few CM's taller.

[boogeyman]

Man, you have the lowest reputation on this forum. :eek: I don't see how can someone who calls himself a male can feel diminished by a female that is a few CM's taller.

Males are naturally bigger and stronger than females, so if my partner would be taller than me, I wouldn't be much of a man. :D Luckily I'm pretty tall and can count on fingers the women that I have encountered who were taller than me.

[Dario Argento]

Males are naturally bigger and stronger than females, so if my partner would be taller than me, I wouldn't be much of a man. :D Luckily I'm pretty tall and can count on fingers the women that I have encountered who were taller than me.

Why? A 1.77 female isn't really stronger than a 1.74 male.

[boogeyman]

Why? A 1.77 female isn't really stronger than a 1.74 male.
It simply feels unnatural for me.

And 1.77 female can be stronger than 1.74 male, if she is lifting weights or something... :laugh:

[Dario Argento]

It simply feels unnatural for me.

And 1.77 female can be stronger than 1.74 male, if she is lifting weights or something... :laugh:

Not really. I'm at a gym and most guys that are 1.72 or so lift more than women who are 1.75. I'm 1.80 tall and lift more than guys who are 1.86 or so.

[boogeyman]

Not really. I'm at a gym and most guys that are 1.72 or so lift more than women who are 1.75. I'm 1.80 tall and lift more than guys who are 1.86 or so.

I was joking with that comment. When it comes to lifting weights height doesn't matter, but training program, nutrition and genetic predispositions for strong body build.

And if both male and female are lifting weights (or doing any other sport), male will always be stronger because of higher testosterone and more muscle mass.

[jerney]

lol if I did that I'd end up with a dwarf, literally, so no

[Troll's Puzzle]

only if he was rich rich rich!!!!

:love::Cash::love:

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[Peasant]

No. I'm already a bastard midget.

EDIT: that makes no sense. I mean I don't want even shorter decendants.

[Æscwyn]

Considering that I'm only 5'1" and a half it'd be pretty freaky to find a man 'considerably shorter' than me. :p

(No offence to any midgets reading)

[Nurzat]

well i am short already (5' 7½" or 171 cm) :D would be hard finding a girl considerably shorter in europe. my gf is just one inch shorter

some show biz people (http://www.whosdatedwho.com/sections/celebrities/height/67.5-inches) of the same height

[Agrippa]

Yes, depending on the other traits. Height is not unimportant, but it is by far not the most important trait a partner can have...

However, I PREFER taller women (compared to the average), but still significantly shorter ones than me...

[Bridie]

I think that, predictably, most men would be inclined to answer "yes" and most (if not all!!) women would be inclined to say "no".

Personally, I'm really only attracted to tall men, but that could be because I'm reasonably tall myself (174cm).

[Amapola]

I think that, predictably, most men would be inclined to answer "yes" and most (if not all!!) women would be inclined to say "no".

Personally, I'm really only attracted to tall men, but that could be because I'm reasonably tall myself (174cm).

He he, I am so tiny. I used to have a complex about it when I was younger. I kind of like it now. I am 1 58. I like tall men but I think height is not important anyway.

[Agrippa]

I think that, predictably, most men would be inclined to answer "yes" and most (if not all!!) women would be inclined to say "no".

Personally, I'm really only attracted to tall men, but that could be because I'm reasonably tall myself (174cm).

I like to add to that the usual difference among most races is between 6-7 percent, which means about 10-13 cm's between males and females.

So shorter than a male means that a female is more than 10-13 cm's shorter, if a female is 10-13 cm's shorter, she is "genetically on the same height" and this is part of the sexual dimorphism of our species.

The equivalent to 190 cm in males is about 177-178 cm in females...

For an 190 cm tall man, a woman with 185 is therefore "genetically taller" while a man of the same phenotypical height is shorter than the woman.

[Bridie]

He he, I am so tiny. I used to have a complex about it when I was younger. I kind of like it now. I am 1 58. I like tall men but I think height is not important anyway.We're never happy with what we've got. :p I had a complex about being too tall when I was younger. (I always wanted to be about 165cm.) Wasn't too bad when I was around other taller girls, but when I was around my petite friends (it's so much more feminine to be shorter!) I'd feel like a monster! :D But like you, I've learned to like myself the way I am. :) (Even though I'm still hesitant to put on a pair of high heels.)

[beaver]

The Hollywood shit dont work in such situations.

[Curtis24]

However, I PREFER taller women (compared to the average), but still significantly shorter ones than me...

you must be really tall then :p

[Black Sun Dimension]

I like short women, around 1.60cm would be the ideal height.

[Sabinae]

I like to add to that the usual difference among most races is between 6-7 percent, which means about 10-13 cm's between males and females.

So shorter than a male means that a female is more than 10-13 cm's shorter, if a female is 10-13 cm's shorter, she is "genetically on the same height" and this is part of the sexual dimorphism of our species.

The equivalent to 190 cm in males is about 177-178 cm in females...

For an 190 cm tall man, a woman with 185 is therefore "genetically taller" while a man of the same phenotypical height is shorter than the woman.

:puppy_dp: Im looking for a giant now....

Well, at least eet should be easy to SPOT! :laugh:

j/k :D

[SilverKnight]

I don't mind as long as she's not taller then me ^

[Bard]

I'm 1.86 and I cannot be picky about height, otherwise I'd have to discard way too many women.
Also, women taller than me scare me a bit.

[Moonbird]

I like to add to that the usual difference among most races is between 6-7 percent, which means about 10-13 cm's between males and females.

So shorter than a male means that a female is more than 10-13 cm's shorter, if a female is 10-13 cm's shorter, she is "genetically on the same height" and this is part of the sexual dimorphism of our species.

The equivalent to 190 cm in males is about 177-178 cm in females...

For an 190 cm tall man, a woman with 185 is therefore "genetically taller" while a man of the same phenotypical height is shorter than the woman.

I prefer a man to be at least 13 cm taller than me. Maybe because we then are "genetically on the same height"?

[Agrippa]

I prefer a man to be at least 13 cm taller than me. Maybe because we then are "genetically on the same height"?

Yes. It also looks the most harmonious to other people, if a man and a woman have about that height difference. If the man is even taller or much shorter than that, it is less harmonious. Just look at the respective couples...

[Raikaswinþs]

shorter, taller, it doesn't matter. I usually fancy tall girls,but they're rare

[Albion]

Yeah, most British women are smaller than their men by a fair bit. I think it's usually the case of things in most mammals, that the male is taller than the female.

[rina80]

Love is love, but it would be difficult for me to be with a man who is shorter...I would feel giant and awkward!

I am tall enough already to stick out over the top of a potential mates head...I'm 5'7 (170.5 cm)

[Dario Argento]

Love is love, but it would be difficult for me to be with a man who is shorter...I would feel giant and awkward!

I am tall enough already to stick out over the top of a potential mates head...I'm 5'7 (170.5 cm)

Maybe if you live in Peru?

[Queen B]

No. Actually I would never date a man shorter than me anyway.
I am 5'9'' , and my man should be at least my height

[The Alchemist]

I've always had relationships with men 10 cm taller than me. I don't know if it's just a case, but i find it perfect. Height and broad shoulders are important for me, but personality much much more!! :thumb001:

[Jake Featherston]

I'm 6'2", and my son's mother (and ex-wife) is 5'5".

I frankly never gave the matter any thought. I had a very serious girlfriend who was perhaps 4' 11". I found that cute as Heck.

[Tabiti]

Well, usually a male under 5'2 is considered to have some kind of disease/Dwarfism?
Anyway, my man is almost 6'3. I've warned him few times that probably I'm going to spoil his "Aryan" height genes if we have kids one day...

[Curtis24]

I think its funny how women so unashamedly say their man has to be taller than them, but if the men here were to demand that their girlfriends be pretty, women would deride them as being shallow.

[The Muse]

I don't think so...
I'm 158cm, so 5'2.. and any guy shorter than me ... just... wouldn't be right (or maybe even healthy?)

[Jake Featherston]

I don't think so...
I'm 158cm, so 5'2.. and any guy shorter than me ... just... wouldn't be right (or maybe even healthy?)

Google "Hunter Wallace" if interested in such a male

:D

[Albion]

Women being a fair amount taller than me freaks me out. :D Luckily they are very rare, at least around here.
It goes against the natural order of things, in mammals the male is usually the larger animal, in spiders it is the complete opposite, but they're just weird anyway. :tongue

[Osweo]

I think its funny how women so unashamedly say their man has to be taller than them, but if the men here were to demand that their girlfriends be pretty, women would deride them as being shallow.

EH?!?

There's no way I'd go out with a girl who wasn't pretty! :confused:

[_______]

EH?!?

There's no way I'd go out with a girl who wasn't pretty! :confused:

:thumb001:

you HAVE to find someone attractive if you're going to date them!

[Argyll]

Nope. I want someone who's a little taller than me.