Gents: Do you feel comfortable with a woman who is taller than you?

[Widebrim]

In the Powder Room, there is currently a poll asking the Ladies to list their heights. It got me thinking about a common question among many of us gents, that is, whether we would date/marry someone taller than us. Now if you're 6'3" or above, you likely never have to worry about such a dilemma, but for those of us who don't fall under that NBA prospect category, what say ye?

 

[HungaryTom]

Hi,

I am 185 cm tall that translates to somewhat under 6'1" - so I am seldom smaller but this happens from time to time. I was once in a hotel and there was a basketball match in that small town - the basketball player ladies getting in the elevator were beautiful and they dwarfed me - without high heels. Their faces were beautiful being young sportswomen - it was a bit strange and beautiful at the same time.
The beauty of long legs and queen like proportions is always there with tall ladies. They are beautiful - just like petite ladies they are beautiful in a different way. I always try to recognize the beauty which is there in every woman.

 

[Edward]

Not entered a vote as there isn't an option for 'I doubt I'd notice'.... Honestly, it mystifies me that it would even be an issue for some folks. [huh]

 

[Yeps]

It will just never happen. I have never met a woman taller than 6'6", so I am not really sure how I would react. To be perfectly honest, I tend to be attracted to women who are a foot or more shorter than me. The last six inches are my personal space, and I rather like to be able to have my bubble.

 

[Widebrim]

Not entered a vote as there isn't an option for 'I doubt I'd notice'.... Honestly, it mystifies me that it would even be an issue for some folks. [huh]

You are to be admired, Edward; you're truly in a class not occupied by many. Truth is, though, many of us do have opinions one way or another of not being able to see the top of a woman's head...[huh]

 

[MikeBravo]

I can't say it's an issue for me, not that there are many over 6'2"
Depends on the person, I have usually dated shortish women but have been attracted to taller lasses too

 

[Diamondback]

Speaking for myself as a short guy, I'm OK with it if she is--while it's a point in her favor on the superficial side, I'd rather concentrate on the things between us than the things that separate us; this goes for age (within reasonable limits) and income too.

 

[Slim Portly]

It's a complete non-issue for me. I've only had the pleasure of the company of a few women who were taller than I, but a pleasure it was.

 

[The Good]

I have not been involved in a relationship yet. Having said that, I feel as if it depends on the woman in particular. Everyone is different. For the record, I'm six and a half inches tall, and I would like to believe that height is not really a factor in a relationship for me, perhaps...

 

[Pompidou]

Six and a half inches tall, and your only dates will be smurfs, lol

Joking aside, height doesn't matter to me.

 

[Silver Dollar]

Let's put it this way. I'm 5'6" and when I got married, my new wife was 5'8". She shrunk a bit and I gained an inch or two when I had my hips replaced. I've dated women who were shorter than me all the way to 6'2" in heels. What did I ever have to feel uncomfortable about? A person's worth is never measured in inches.

 

[Mav]

Not an issue.

 

[Fletch]

I'm 5'10 1/2" and don't consider it an issue. In fact I've always been attracted to slightly taller gals, tho I more often see one with a guy who's noticeably shorter than one just an inch or two shy. Why this is, I've never been able to figure out - probably something to do with the law of averages, plus who gets picked last on the playground called love.

 

[Smithy]

I absolutely couldn't care less. I'll admit I'm 6'1'' so it doesn't happen often but I have known ladies taller than myself and must say it hasn't even entered my mind.

There's far more important things to worry about when it comes to other people!

EDIT - Oops! I put the wrong vote in on the poll.

 

[Michael Carter]

Doesn't bother me a bit.

 

[dnjan]

Dancing (ballroom-style) is easier, especially for beginning guys, if they are taller. My daughter (5'10") had to get very good at ducking at swing-dance classes.

 

[Edward]

You are to be admired, Edward; you're truly in a class not occupied by many. Truth is, though, many of us do have opinions one way or another of not being able to see the top of a woman's head...[huh]

Is it that, though, or is it her seeing the top of the guy's head - thinning pate and all - that causes concern? lol I might feel a bit more concerned myself had I not chosen to embrace my own thinning by going for the shaven headed look.

Dancing (ballroom-style) is easier, especially for beginning guys, if they are taller. My daughter (5'10") had to get very good at ducking at swing-dance classes.

There is that - most dance moves were, I suppose, designed for those who fitted with the 'taller man / shorter lady' stereotype / norm. Maybe it would matter a bit for display dancers, though if you're only dancing for fun....[huh] I suppose a lot could depend too here on how important dancing is to the individual!

 

[Paisley]

A few weeks ago, I had a dance partner who was a lot shorter than I was. (He was eight or nine years old.)

If your follower is much taller than you, I have two words for you: free turns. It's just easier for both parties than an underarm turn.

 

[p71towny]

Meh, I wouldn't really care. But, I'm also 6'3 and amazon women aren't abundant in NE Indiana.

 

[Spitfire]

With my 6'4 it has never happened. And if it did, I couldn't care less.