A Matter of Height
April 2, 2011 Categories: Fitness
Article by Dr. Dennis W. Neder
Doc:
I have dated girls anywhere from 5’1 to 5’5 inches tall and even had girls 5’6 or 5’8 be attracted to me.
The thing is though, I am 5’8 1/2, which isn’t really considered short, but is certainly not tall either. I have a solid, muscular build, am 190lbs, and I was just wondering if most women have a preference of the following:
1. Same height or taller?2. Three inches taller than themselves3. Five inches, or,4. WAY taller.
Put simply, no girl has ever complained about my height and I have never been turned down because of it. However, I was just wondering. I have friends that are chicks who state they like men as tall as them or taller, just slightly taller, and only one who states she likes guys that are 6 feet or taller!
I don’t know if you are a tall guy doc, but is what they state actually true? Personally, I think complaining about height is just making excuses. My buddy who is 5’6 gets more ass than my other one who is 6’2, and I find that confidence is nearly everything.
What do you think?
Hello!
You shouldn’t be worried about your height. You’re actually above average! The average height for men around the world is 5′ 6″.
Yes, some women like tall men just like some men like tall women. It’s a individualized taste thing and not generally something you can state “all” or “most” women want. In fact, here’s what women around the world rate as the most important and captivating attributes in men (in order of importance):
1. Power2. Confidence3. Sense of humor4. Genuineness5. Masculinity/Real Man/Alpha Male6. Conversation Skills7. Stylish/Fashionable8. Looks9. Money10. Muscles
Notice a few things: First of all, your looks (which includes your height) is down at #8 on the list! What a waste it would be if you were to focus on height and not realize what’s really important, don’t you agree?
Second, “power” ranks as #1. What is power? Answer: it depends on what woman you ask! Some women see huge guys as “powerful”. Others see men that are brave or outspoken as “powerful”. Others see men that are emotionally stable as “powerful”. So, even that is based on preferences.
When you speak to girls about how important height is, you bring it to the forefront. Yes, some women claim they like guys that are 6-feet or taller. Some claim its 5′ 10″ or 5′ 5″ or simply “taller than me” or whatever the individualized preference. However, that’s not the question to be asking! The question to ask is “What’s MOST captivating to you in men?” That’s when you come back to the list I’ve already given you.
My mom had a great saying (she was only 4′ 10″ tall by the way!) She used to say: “It’s not your height, but your stature that’s important.” Trust me; even at 4′ 10″ tall you never questioned her “stature”.
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