Does height matter?

[SugarGlaze]

Personally here, I don't think, height will be a hindrance to a person especially in a relationship. I think, if a boy is really interested in you and I'm sure that he will not see your looks or outside appearance, instead he will accept you whatever your flaws are. Likewise, a person's attitude or personality is important than a height.

[monie5251996]

As a 6'3" girl, I can say that the people that have been around me say they prefer taller guys and shorter girls. That might just be because hugging me means everyone is in my chest though. Lol

[Grumpy Alien]

I honestly don't give a shit. He can be a little person or a basketball player for all I care.

[CaptainKhaleesi]

Whereas in the case of a girl preferring her partners to be shorter--well, no one's getting hurt that way, are they?

If it were just a matter of physical preference, sure. But she said she specifically needs it because of confidence issues. That's not too uncommon in guys, especially in other cultures like the Middle East; They explicitly seek a girl who's been "conditioned" not to talk back to them, because their self-esteem couldn't take it if they were talked back to. And if the girl is conditioned that way, and will be fine with such a setup, "what is wrong with it"? Well, in my opinion it is a bad idea to rely on anything from your partner for your own self-esteem. This includes shortness. But maybe that's just me.

Woah, now. I feel it's a little unfair to compare my preference for taller guys to Shari'a Law. Allow me to explain a little further.

I am very short. Because of this, guys who are super tall tower over me making me feel like a little kid because in comparison, I look like a little kid next to them. I think it's just nature to feel intimidated by others towering over you, which is why animals try to make themselves look bigger when they're trying to be scary. That being said, does that mean I naturally dislike all tall people? No. I have many tall friends, male and female! I don't care about their height as friends because I like them as a person.

However, if I were looking for someone to be romantic with, I would prefer that they weren't super tall just out of personal preference. I don't like feeling so small around someone who I want to be romantic with. I feel like it might get in the way. I've never been in a romantic relationship, so I don't know for sure. Maybe it's something I need to work through, but I don't think it's a problem. I'm not discriminating against tall people or anything. Plus, I'm sure that if I met someone who I really loved, I wouldn't care if they were tall or not.

It's just a preference thing. Just because emotions are tied into it, doesn't mean it's wrong or invalid, or that I'm depending on them for my self-esteem.