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I’d focus more on his personality, how he treats you and his work ethic than his height. If they’re checking those boxes, that should add at least 3”.
At 9' you have your own gravity
I’m 5’ 9” on paper, 5’ 8.75” at the doctors office, and 5’ 7” relaxed with tech neck. I’d say you’re doing just fine
Tall people die of heart conditions earlier anyway. Sit atop your longevity throne short king
“For everything worth having.” What does this even mean?
I think it means if he checks all of your boxes but he’s 5’7, would you still date him
... and what about female weight, how about we discuss that too?
Manager 2 - add pot belly and bald.
No. You’re fine. By no means does height make the man.
22” when they are newborns, after that slim pickings.
I’m sure they exist but as a woman I’ve never met another woman who cared about a man’s height, and I have several female friends who are married to men who are either the same height or shorter.
Agreed! My ex husband was about 5’7/5’8”. Height had nothing to do with why I left him. Not once did I think of his height and I’m 5’6 and add heels….
My father was 5'8" with his 7 brothers all 6'1"+ and he was the best of the bunch (not just based on my biased opinion - lol - outsiders agreed). My mom was 5'7" and had no problem marrying a man her height, they had 46 happy years together.
As long as someone in the relationship can open up jars you are good.
Why are you asking us? 5’7” could be a giant to some, short to others and irrelevant as to the type of partner they are to hopefully the majority. If their height is an issue, they’re out of your league.
My husband is 5’3” and he is absolutely worth having.
If this is talking about women and dating / mating:
14% of US adult males are > 6'
80% of US adult females require that a male be > 6'
The result is that the 14% develop a entitled air of superiority.
One has to have CONSIDERABLE fame or wealth to supersede this. Few of us are Michael J. Fox.
We hear a lot about how men have demands wrt women re weight, cosmetics, dress, etc., which is mostly true, but almost nothing about how women are no better.
I didn't ask any woman, but I agree with Creativity1. Women say all these things about guys, but when I ask someone out, they always have an excuse. And it is usually someone TD&H. Sometimes I wanted company, without wanting anything more. I try to be my best version at work, and let other gravitate to me. However, lots of people just avoid me because they are wrapped up in themselves.
FWIW: Shorter men have bigger equipment
…relatively speaking. lol
While there are a lot of women that may prefer taller, there’s a lot more important factors than height. I’ll take a shorter guy who treats me well over a tall asshole any day. All other factors being equal and height is the only thing different, I won’t lie. I’m picking the taller one. But most often, that’s not the case.
5'6 and doing just fine (besides the constant envy of my tall friends)
Depends on who you are dating 🤷♀️
Do you, focus on your own interests and hobbies 🤷♂️ heights a big deal for superficial people on apps and you don’t want them anyways
As a man, I'd say if you're like 6' you should have a more convenient time reaching high shelves and stuff comfortably
us shorties just care differently
Listen, the right person will not care. I thought I preferred taller men or shorter women, but then I met a man about my height. Let me tell you, there is something different about being able to stare basically straight ahead into the eyes of the one you love, without putting pressure on your head to adjust up or down. Everything else melts away. I believe whoever came up with "eyes are the window to the soul" knew exactly the feeling I am talking about. My point is, the right person does not care about any of that stuff. Because when you look into someone's eyes and everything is melting away and you feel all is right with the world, there is no physical presence. Height. Weight. Race. Eye color. None of that matters. You are worth everything as you are, just existing. Don't buy into all that other mess. Be yourself and don't hurt others and you'll be just fine.