He's Too Short

Yeah, it sucks for shorter guys. For me personally, taller men just make me feel safe. And because I'm little, they seem to like picking me up a lot. It's a win-win. I think women prefer tall men because it's been genetically ingrained--way back when, it was the taller men who could protect us from predators and such. But there are plenty of girls who like shorter guys. And really, it just boils down to chemistry and connection, which comes in many forms and usually surprises you while you're busy checking out the 6 footers.

While it causes me to feel a bit badly about myself, I, too, feel better with a man who is 4" to 6" taller than myself. I have been with someone close to my size and it made me feel like a cow.

However, I probably wouldn't be comfortable with someone over 6'2" either as it would wreck havoc on my poor old neck.

ya know Kris, my 4'11 friend just found love with a 6'5er. I'll be getting her a neckbrace for Christmas. But i continue to worry about the women who segregate against shorter guys. We all have our preferences, it just seems a little extreme to me sometimes.

I am all too familar with this. Im a 40 y/o SWM about 5'5+, 145lbs. Now I do see my fair share of short guys with good looking girls out in public. I also had a run meeting 3 good looking women in a row during a short period of time; however since the last one fell through about a year ago, not one new person I have went out with has gone anywhere...they often get close, but fall through at the last second. The only comfort I have is GF#1 of the 3 whom I have been off/on with 3 years now is still in the picture. She too is short & petite at 4'11, 100lbs, is a 29 y/o cute blond. For my own confidence boost it would nice to meet someone new just so I know I can; however if things move in the right direction with my off/on GF who is due home from the military nextweek then I wouldnt care about any of the past struggles. As frustrated as I am now, I do know I have had more success then many other guys, even taller ones. Although I am below average height, aside from being in good physical shape, no gray yet, so I have been told, women consider me above average looking and no where close to my age of 40.
They do say women are attracted to power & of course money. As for the power it hasn't helped me. I wouldn't want someone who only wanted me for money...while i make a good living no i am not rich. I am less concerned with a womens looks, specifically facial features, I am not attracted to heavy women or the husky, bigboned types. Even tall thin girls really don't interest me. Height cant be changed, but weight can be. The women I am attracted, and the ones I have mostly dated are the short petite girls. My current GF is best described as short & petite. Recently I have been more encouraged with our relationship, as mentioned she is currently away serving in the us military, but in our last several phone conversations she has concluded them by telling me verbally that "she loves me". In the 3 years we have been in this relationship I don't ever re-call her telling me verbally she loved me. In letters & emails she has. I will say that means a lot to me. So I guess there is hope.

Hey, moderation in all things especially when it comes to preferences.

You guys are retarted. I had just come across this page on google and what makes you think short guys have a problem. I am 5'5 and great looking. I never had a problem hooking up or dating girls up to 5'8. I dont know who this Benjamin Short guy is but this is one of the lamest articles you can write. Itdoesnt come down to girls looking for guys over 6'. The prime reason is "Good Looking" if your an ugly guy best of luck. Height has nothing to do with it. Confidence is your security.

Yep, sucks for short guys. I'm 5'8 and invisible to most women. Being short for a guy is like being fat for a girl.

But I can totally understand. If I were a woman I'd want a tall guy too! There's something very attractive about tall people.

I'm 5'6 and I've never had a problem with girls. This article is a joke. I've seen ugly tall guys do way worse then short good looking guys. Most of my friends are under 6ft and we all date good looking girls. Ben your friends are clueless. I agree with Kris, this article is pathetic

Im only 5 foot 3 and feel very miserable! My mother is taller than me, my father is too and my little brother is half the age as me and only 4-5 inches shorter than me. Its embarrasing. And I do look very mature. I think that makes me look kinda weird. And you know, I come from Denmark where people are pretty tall. The average girls are about 5 foot 7 and the average guys are 6 foot 1 but many of them are above 6 foot 4. Im 17 and never had a girlfriend. I think of my self as friendly and kind, but no girls have ever paid attention to me! I don't know whats wrong but I think this article is nothing but the truth as for my situation. I have no chance, and I can't do shit!!! Forget about it!