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Chief
I’m 5’7”, and 5’8” if it’s a warm day. You’re pretty average honestly and the romantic partners who matter won’t care. I did ok in the dating department and am now happily married.
Only 15% of men are 6’+.
However 99% of women indicate they want a man at least 6’ in their spouse.
How man my of these women are in the top 15% of women in beauty, youth, and fertility? By definition 85% of women are not even high enough quality to land a top 15% man.
Enthusiast
Yikes. Not a great take here. When I ask girls why they want someone over 6ft, literally every response is “so I feel smaller.” You kinda seem like your just here to bash women
Rising Star
That's OK little guy, I'm sure you have a big personality!
Here’s a little secret; a lot of women don’t care that much about your height. Just be confident in who you are
Do you have any inches elsewhere?
Asking the right question. The inches need to add up somewhere!
Actually 5'8.5" (174 cm) but I round it up
I am 5’7” and have no confidence issues. In fact, many women have said that they love the confidence that I show without cockiness
Bruh … from a 5-6 guy, man the hell up.
My husband is 5’8” - he’s taller than me so I really don’t care (i can even wear tall heels and he’s still got an inch on me). Only thing I feel bad about is possible future boys we have, but it was never an issue for me. Just find the other shorties out there to date!
How old are you? As you get older, it won’t even matter because women get less picky with height as they mature.
I’m 22F and I’ll be honest, none of my friends have dated a guy that short but I imagine we will get less superficial. There’s someone out there for everyone!
Enthusiast
i dont care what ppl say 5'9" is tall enough
5’9 isn’t that short. I’ve also been jealous of guys who are 5’9-5’10 because they’re bodies look a lot better than mine. Being 5’9 is fine if you’re in good shape I feel like
Enthusiast
Chill bro. If you get some confidence, 99% of people will overlook and not care that you are “below average height”.
Also, think you’re overreacting, its really not short.
Conversation Starter
5'9 is exactly average
Get lifts for an extra inch or two.
Short kings, rise up!
6’1 and I feel short
FYI ppl, I don't have confidence issues regarding women. I'm not single. I'm just insecure in general cuz the male avg height around me is 5'10"-5'11".
Do you bring a ruler with you as you see other men and then measure in front of them?
It’s honestly okay. If you feel that irrationally bad (on top of what’s already ridiculous as it is) you can wear those shoes that have extra thicccc soles, or shatter your knee to extend it. I wouldn’t advise either and just work with what you have.
I mean, do you also go into men showers and compare your peepee thicccness and amount of stomach muscles with other men?
Chief
Understandable. All humans got insecurities mate, we r not infallible gigachad gundams. We r organically processd sentiment beings. Feel de insecurity for a min, acknowledge it,den, 🌬️💨💨💨breeeeeaaath, den slapp it n put it back into de shoebox under ur bed. Height is out of ur control, focus on de elements u can make sumthin of. like a confidental🦷smile, attitude of grattitude, muscular massation, fashion, posture etc. Dun let ur height turn ur life into a les miserable. Also 5'9 is avg height in murica n believe it or not, most biological ladies r quite short n will still look up at u 🏄🏻♂️🏄🏻♂️🏄🏻♂️🏄🏻♂️🏄🏻♂️🏄🏻♂️🪨👈🐣🍗
Get over it…not sure if you can though (pun intended). In all seriousness though height isn’t a personality trait.
Enthusiast
On dating apps, put 6’ and don’t swipe right on anyone above 5’5” and you’ll be fine.
Many girls filter at 6’ or above. But 5’5” or shorter won’t care when you’re not 6’ in person, most likely, cuz you’ll still be taller than them haha
Enthusiast
Please don’t lie on your profile! We’re not blind!!