tall girls?

vitalic

KTRIC wrote: »

I noticed that being this tall attracts tall women because they don't want to be with smaller guys.

So it has advantages.

Oh a guy being tall is definitely a major advantage in my books.... I'd pick out the tall guys on a night out straight away... then again that could be because I'm looking over the shorter guys' heads

KTRIC

vitalic wrote: »

Oh a guy being tall is definitely a major advantage in my books.... I'd pick out the tall guys on a night out straight away... then again that could be because I'm looking over the shorter guys' heads

Oh reeeealy


How you doin'

Treora

I love people watching and I have rarely seen a tall woman (6' in 4" heels) seek out a shorter guy (regardless of appearance) though I have seen a few shorter men seek our taller women. I guess subconsciously he wants taller kids. However I have seen plenty of the opposite. The future is looking short for women. All said I find people go for others of the same hip height as themselves.

CDfm

My girlfriend is the same height as me but towers over me in high heels. She asked me out.

I used to be afflicted by the shorter women syndrome but not now.


Tall girls are cool.

Red Hand

Tall girl=more for me;)

Manic Moran

I'm probably not the best sample (6'5, and have never dated anyone my height or taller), but my immediate thought is that snogging someone taller than me would instinctively feel wrong. There are various muscles I 'expect' to use, and positions which I think feel normal which wouldn't apply.

Besides, kindof hard to feel all manly and protective when the object of your affections is bigger than you! (Not saying you can't, but it's so far beyond normal for me, I think the three 6'6 women I've met in my life would be out of luck)

It's pretty much an absolute, though. As tall, taller, less tall. I guess a problem might occur if it was "Short enough that I need to get down on my knees", but I've never dated anyone that short either.

NTM

The_Conductor

Manic Moran wrote: »

Besides, kindof hard to feel all manly and protective when the object of your affections is bigger than you! (Not saying you can't, but it's so far beyond normal for me, I think the three 6'6 women I've met in my life would be out of luck)

Have to agree with you. Its not that I'd feel intimidated by a taller woman (there aren't all that many over 5'10" anyhow- never mind the 6'6" giants you're acquainted with)- just instinctively it feels wrong.

There are some other considerations when your wife or significant other is lots shorter than you- for instance, can you persuade her to sleep higher up in the bed so the covers aren't half way down your chest (particularly with the cold winter beginning to make itself felt...... Hmmmm- I think I need to have a little chat with my wifey later......

Will

Was out last night, loadsa tall women about and all drop dead gorgeous. Was admiring from afar.

Go tall women

Snowie

Will wrote: »

Was out last night, loadsa tall women about and all drop dead gorgeous. Was admiring from afar.

Go tall women

this will sound really dumb but the way my mind works im not ashamed of it

why did'nt you ask the : Whats the weather like up there


il hang my head in shame

Will

Well they were about 2 - 3 inches taller than me and we were inside so weather would be much the same for us all, not the best chat up line ever

The_Conductor

Will wrote: »

Well they were about 2 - 3 inches taller than me and we were inside so weather would be much the same for us all, not the best chat up line ever

Is that 2"/3" with or without high heel assistance?
Does anyone else notice how its always the taller girls who wear high heels- making them seem even taller than they actually are?

Will

I wasn't lookin at their shoes/heels to be very honest

vaguely recall some wearing high heels and others not. Something very elegant about a tall woman, hmm.

The_Conductor

Will wrote: »

I wasn't lookin at their shoes/heels to be very honest

I suppose the extra couple of inches changes your line of sight somewhat......

Snowie

Will wrote: »

Well they were about 2 - 3 inches taller than me and we were inside so weather would be much the same for us all, not the best chat up line ever

leave my chat up lines alone they actually work....





sometimes.

Will

Well they stood out a lot more than the other women there

snow monkey - keep on truckin

Mental Mickey

All wimmins are taller than me!!!

Snowie

Will wrote: »

Well they stood out a lot more than the other women there

snow monkey - keep on truckin

I can resist.. I must resist whats going on in my sick demented perverted mind i feel supressed.



muckin man i live in the country I own wellys :cool:

Coyote

to answer the question asked by the first poster yes

but I don't think that it's that most guys don't like lady's that are taller.

more do to with that most guys who are not tall 6 foot plus have found
that a fair number of lady's don't like guys shorter than themselves.
so they don't bother trying to chat them up if there is a other just as pretty
shorter girl who they thing they might have a better chance with.

I know one tall girl 6 foot who never seems to date anyone over 5.7
and I sure loads of tall girls don't have a hang up about it, but a good number
of average height one's seem to.

I'm not tall or very short 5 foot 10 but one time I had a girl laugh out loud and
say she would never date someone as short as me and she was only the same
height as me. if I did that and said I would never date a girl who had less than
a C/D cup it would be thought of as total shallow (as it should) but it seems
it's ok to say that about a guys height.

Coyote

CDfm

smccarrick wrote: »

Is that 2"/3" with or without high heel assistance?
Does anyone else notice how its always the taller girls who wear high heels- making them seem even taller than they actually are?

Mr McCarrick your days of admiring the more stauesque of the species are long over and you are biased.:pac:

Manic Moran wrote: »

I'm probably not the best sample (6'5, and have never dated anyone my height or taller), but my immediate thought is that snogging someone taller than me would instinctively feel wrong. There are various muscles I 'expect' to use, and positions which I think feel normal which wouldn't apply.

Machismo Central. Ah MM - with your height and given the hetero nature of the thread the likeliehood of you casually bumping into dateables taller than you is well slim unless ahem:p

(No disrespect meant to any non hetero people here)

Will wrote: »

Well they were about 2 - 3 inches taller than me and we were inside so weather would be much the same for us all, not the best chat up line ever

Mental Mickey wrote: »

All wimmins are taller than me!!!

Tut tut lads - the correct way to approach a tall woman in high heels is to admire their shoes or gorgeous clothes. Tall girls have to be more appearence conscious as tall girl clothes have to be sought out and like to be complimented.

Madame Razz

Where do you get this notion that tall women don't like short men?? Especially in this country where the average height of a guy is what 5ft 9' or so you do get used to being with men that you are as tall as/taller than; regardless of the heels factor. I can't say that it bothers me; or indeed any of my tall friends. I would say if anything that men have far more of an issue with tall women in a lot of cases than vice versa.

CDfm

Well Madame Razz I think you need to dispense some asking a tall girl out or even talking to one.

There seems to be an outbreak of midget mania.

Will

Seen this on reddit today - http://news.ninemsn.com.au/glance/972219/worlds-tallest-model-hits-mag

World's tallest model gracing cover of some magazine.

205cm in 6' 7" btw

rafared

My wife is 5"9 which is just an inch smaller than me. She tends to wear small heels because she doesnt want to look taller than me.
Anyway a fallen tree is easily climbed;)

cruizer101

Madame Razz wrote: »

Where do you get this notion that tall women don't like short men??

There was a thread in The Ladies Lounge earlier this year called How Low would you go, or something close to that. In that the majority of girls said they have a preference for guys taller than them, and a significant ammount said they wouldn't even consider dating a guy who wasn't taller.

I can't seem to find it if I do I'll post link, but by no means would I say this heightism is a male only thing.

Madame Razz

cruizer101 wrote: »

There was a thread in The Ladies Lounge earlier this year called How Low would you go, or something close to that. In that the majority of girls said they have a preference for guys taller than them, and a significant ammount said they wouldn't even consider dating a guy who wasn't taller.

I can't seem to find it if I do I'll post link, but by no means would I say this heightism is a male only thing.

I still maintain that average height women and tall women have differing opinions on this. Most tall women are taller than your average heighted Irish male. Other criteria narrow the 'field' enough; if a tall woman added height to the list she'd want to be looking forward to a lonely life tbh. You do get very used to being slightly taller or the same size as your OH when you are my height.

However I can understand why/how men under 5ft 6' or so may be at a disadvantage. But any man of 5ft 8' upwards is simply being paranoid tbh.

Doolee

Im a 5'11 gal, and have a twin of nearly the same height. When we are out its a bit like two sky scrapers towering over everyone else which I hate but she loves. I tend to go into a place and peer over the heads of people trying to spot if theres any tall fellas about. I bloody love tall men, the taller the better I think cause it makes me feel small and feminine. We both generally never go for smaller guys, even the cute ones. i definatly wish I was a few inches smaller (except at gigs!) and would never wear high heels...though wish i could sometimes

CDfm

Doolee wrote: »

would never wear high heels...though wish i could sometimes

Wear them on your next night out and see how many shorter guys you can chat up;)

Smaller isn't always more feminine and taller might mean more capable

cruizer101

Out of curiosity I had a look at average height on Wikipedia, just thought I'd put them up here also.

In Ireland the average heights are Men: 5'9.8" and Women: 5'4.8"

Thats only 5 inches difference and considering girls wearing heels will increase their height by another 2 or 3 inches there isn't a huge difference.

Of course these numbers don't show the big range of heights there are, I myself am male below the female average.

Edit: I also found that other thread 'how low will you go': http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055303045

cocoa

I'd take those stats with a grain of salt. They were self reported and not a huge sample. Interestingly, men apparently over judge their height more than women.

CDfm

cruizer101 wrote: »

I myself am male below the female average.

Well Cruizer - I am around 5' 9" as is my OH who loves her heels so that goes up to 6' 2" at times.

I have a reasonable job -well read and love my clothes and my g/f.

We were out on saturday and there was a group near us where all the women were taller than the men.

There is more to life than height - fine you may need to look outside your age range a bit but I am sure you have lots of things going for you.

I don't know how true it is but I have heard that the must have in a boyfriend right now is a job:pac:

I wonder if you did a short and employed vs tall and unemployed to the same women who would win.

The_Conductor

I'm just shy of 5'9" and used to be paranoid as hell about my height. Ever since I started travelling on the continent a lot- I've come to be a lot more accepting- some countries have much shorter populations on average. I'm always beaming a smile as I walk anywhere in Portugal- inevitably a good head higher than almost anyone else nearby......

Madame Razz

My OH is just over 5ft 9' and tho I love him dearly I won't be compromising my heels for him anytime soon; not that it bothers him anyway. Heels are the schizz; no man could ever persuade me not to wear them tbh:)

CathyMoran

In the end of the day height is rarely a dealbreaker, personality and intelligence or lack therin would be. My husband is several inches smaller than the guys I normally dated (he is still 6.5 inches taller than me) but it makes kissing easier and he is a wonderful guy.

CDfm

Madame Razz wrote: »

My OH is just over 5ft 9' and tho I love him dearly I won't be compromising my heels for him anytime soon; not that it bothers him anyway. Heels are the schizz; no man could ever persuade me not to wear them tbh:)

I would hope not and snuggling up with a taller girl is just awesome:)

Daisy03

My Aunt is 6 foot and her husband is around 5"5.

Lia_lia

cruizer101 wrote: »

Out of curiosity I had a look at average height on Wikipedia, just thought I'd put them up here also.

In Ireland the average heights are Men: 5'9.8" and Women: 5'4.8"

Oh look, I'm about the height of the average man then.

I'm a tall girl (not even that tall) and my height bothered me a lot when I was younger, not as much anymore. I've often felt that fellas aren't attracted to me as I am often taller than them. I NEVER wear heels. But that's mainly because they are really uncomfortable. But the height thing comes into it too. My last boyfriend was 6'4" or so so that was great!

cocoa

cocoa wrote: »

I'd take those stats with a grain of salt. They were self reported and not a huge sample. Interestingly, men apparently over judge their height more than women.

I've found that Men who accurately judge/admit their height, are in the minority.


I really doubt that just under 5ft 10 is the average height for irish men.

Smallbit

Moonbaby wrote: »

I've found that Men who accurately judge/admit their height, are in the minority.

I really doubt that just under 5ft 10 is the average height for irish men.

That's so true! I'm exactly the supposed male average of 5ft9.8 and I seem to tower over lots of guys claiming to be 5ft11, and that's in flat shoes!!

And a +1 to the poster who said no man will ever persuade me not to wear heels

I'm not so sure I doubt the average height for irish men tho. I think this might actually be true nowadays. It certainly was not the case when I was in my teens, but now that I'm in my late thirties I can see that young guys in their teens and twenties are definitely getting taller! I'm not eyeing them up I swear, just a bit of research!

NothingMan

Moonbaby wrote: »

I've found that Men who accurately judge/admit their height, are in the minority.

I know what you mean, I'm a little over 6', so I usually say 6'1" cos it sounds a lot taller for some reason but I have friends who look at me and say there's no way i'm 6' maybe 5'11" but then they claim to be 5'10" or 5'11" and i'm way taller than them.

I'm not skinny and I wear baggy clothes so maybe I don't look as tall as I am but there's no way one of my mates is the 5'11" he claims.

vitalic

Haha oh the irony... so since I posted originally, I met a guy out last weekend who was so attractive and ever so slightly shorter than me... first time I've ever fancied a guy shorter than me... should have asked his views on the height debate LOL!!

CDfm

vitalic wrote: »

first time I've ever fancied a guy shorter than me... should have asked his views on the height debate LOL!!

Should we watch this space.

Doolee

Id like to share a moment if I may...while this forum on tall gals is active...

Me and two friends went Speed Dating last night for the crack and had a great time chattin to loads of regular sound guys. When I was walkin home along Camden St, thinking to myself what great chats Id had and feelin all good with the world, I could hear a guy shoutin from a taxi just behind me. He was shouting "Hey Bitch! Hey, you tall bitch..." and eventually I realised it was me he was screaming at...and I mean hangin out of the taxi window..."YOURE THE TALLEST ****N (sorry about the language) BI*^H IVE EVER SEEN..IN FACT YOURE NOT A WOMAN YOUR A MAN YA BIT%H!!! and he kept going like that for a bit until eventually the taxi passed me out.

Im 5'11. Big deal. I went from feeling great and happy to feeling like total crap. I gave him the bird... But its so stupid cause you can see why when things like that happen how you can be a bit paranoid about being tall, but you dont see yourself as being a freak of nature, its just normal.

Anyway, just felt like sharing, it being a tall girls forum an all.

j4supporter

Doolee wrote: »

Id like to share a moment if I may...while this forum on tall gals is active...

Me and two friends went Speed Dating last night for the crack and had a great time chattin to loads of regular sound guys. When I was walkin home along Camden St, thinking to myself what great chats Id had and feelin all good with the world, I could hear a guy shoutin from a taxi just behind me. He was shouting "Hey Bitch! Hey, you tall bitch..." and eventually I realised it was me he was screaming at...and I mean hangin out of the taxi window..."YOURE THE TALLEST ****N (sorry about the language) BI*^H IVE EVER SEEN..IN FACT YOURE NOT A WOMAN YOUR A MAN YA BIT%H!!! and he kept going like that for a bit until eventually the taxi passed me out.

Im 5'11. Big deal. I went from feeling great and happy to feeling like total crap. I gave him the bird... But its so stupid cause you can see why when things like that happen how you can be a bit paranoid about being tall, but you dont see yourself as being a freak of nature, its just normal.

Anyway, just felt like sharing, it being a tall girls forum an all.

I wouldn't pay too much attention to him Doolee. Generally people that do things like that are trying to compensate for personal issues. I guarantee if you had the bottom of a high heel leaning on his balls, he would be crying like a girl.

For the sake of the discussion, I'm 6'1 and the majority of my mates are 5'10 or around that. In their eyes, the only good thing about being tall is that you can get served at the bar quicker. I personally have no dislike for tall or short women. I like and am attracted to both.

Doolee

Thanks J4,

Youre probably right...think maybe he just fancied me actually and he was just playing it cool...sort of like little boys in the playground pulling girls hair cause they actually like them...thats what I'm going with anyway!

Kintarō Hattori

My other half is the same height as myself. When she wears heels she's a good bit taller............. I find it incredibly attractive and sexy. Any guy who wouldn't be attracted to a lady just because she is taller than him is a nonce.

CDfm

Doolee wrote: »

Youre probably right...think maybe he just fancied me actually and he was just playing it cool...sort of like little boys in the playground pulling girls hair cause they actually like them...thats what I'm going with anyway!

He probably is very short.

amacachi

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

My other half is the same height as myself. When she wears heels she's a good bit taller............. I find it incredibly attractive and sexy. Any guy who wouldn't be attracted to a lady just because she is taller than him is a nonce.

I've never been attracted to a woman taller than me but I don't think it makes me a "nonce".

NothingMan

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

Any guy who wouldn't be attracted to a lady just because she is taller than him is a nonce.

Attraction is relative. I'm more attracted to brunettes, so what. Different strokes etc... Doesn't mean the person is a nonce for having a preference.

Jawgap

Me = 5'9"

The missus = 6'0" (in her bare feet)

We got married their in the summer and to be honest a sexier woman you never saw when she came sweeping up the aisle.

The height difference used to bother me because I thought girls prefer guys who are taller, but herself disproved that.

Anyway, now I find the height difference tends to bother other people more than us (we have a good laugh about it). For example at the wedding, the photographer kept trying to get her to take her heels off or put me on a step until he was told to just take the photos.

Similarly, when we're out I can see other guys looking at me thinking "how did short arse end up with her!!!" (that or I'm paranoid):)

ash23

I'm about 5'8 in bare feet. Ex was the same height.
But if I'm honest I do prefer a taller guy. I quite like having to look up for a kiss, being able to rest my head on a chest in a hug instead of a shoulder. I like the way a taller, broader guy makes me feel small and delicate (seeing as I've always been taller than all my friends).
But a guy being smaller wouldn't put me off if I was attracted to him. I just have a preference for taller men. And I can understand why a guy might not want to be with a taller girl.

It's all personal preference.