To think being short is mostly rubbish!

I'm short but overall I like it. I used to want to be tall but as I've got older I've come to love my height- or lack thereof. I don't care about people calling me cute despite being middle aged at this point, it says more about them than it does about me. I'm a successful business owner, respected in my field and I know my own worth. People calling me cute doesn't take any of that away. I buy petite clothes, kids shoes. I enjoy being small. Yes the calories thing is a pain but I try not to overthink it. If I'm out for dinner it's a treat so I don't focus on it being over my allowance etc- it's not like I'm out for dinner every single week. Being short is the best, wouldn't change it but everyone's different I guess.

I'm getting more annoyed with my height the older I get. I have to use a step stool to reach the top shelf of my fridge and don't have enough low cupboards to keep everything in my reach. I'm sick of it now - I don't think i'm going to get any taller than 5ft as I am now 57 🤔. 34h bra size and look fatter because my boobs are nearly at my waist. My poor old mum is now about 4ft (no exaggeration) as she has shrunk as she gets older.

I’m 4’11 and agree with everything you’ve said.

I also have big boobs so look way bigger than I actually am.

The hardest thing is the lifelong struggle to maintain a healthy weight and have a slim physique. When I have managed, I’ve had to be extremely strict about diet and exercise to the point where it’s taking over my life and it’s not enjoyable. It’s hard when you enjoy food and also my DH is 6 foot plus so can eat way more than me. The number of calories I would need to eat in a day could easily be consumed in one meal!

I'm 5'0, I hear you. It's a pain in the ass.

Another I'll add to your list:
Playing an instrument can be a nightmare for small hands, I can barely reach an octave on the piano 😢

But on the upside:
Yes, gaining weight is obvious very quickly and there's no place to hide, however, when you lose 5lbs it's also very noticeable- it goes both ways for us shorties.

I used to think the same about running and our little legs and I put my poor times down to having to take so many more steps 😂, but I was watching the olympics and the winner in the 10k and 5k is only 5'0! en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beatrice_Chebet

Most of the longer distance runners were in and around that height, but weighed about 40kg!

Not being able to adjust the driving position to get comfortable/feet reach the pedals - looking like a giant toddler when driving & having crap visibility.

Not being able to reach anything high or deep - I fell in a crate once.

I've spent too many years on my feet in extremely high heels.

The inability to put my feet on the floor when sitting has been mortifying at times (thinking of a job interview when my perch on the edge of a wheeled desk chair spun it out from underneath me & I ended up on my arse on the floor).

Having to use 1/2 or 3/4 size kids sports equipment, & I have real problems with various gym equipment.

Not being able to walk holding hands with my husband without serious arm/shoulder strain.

Men who think I'm cute.

Looking out of place in any group photo with average sized people (lots of my friends are really tall - I always look like I've been photoshopped in).

I'm the same size
There are disadvantages and I have the same experience with a lot of the things you say but at the same time I'm ok with my size

But us shorties when we get older look younger than our actual age.

I'm 5'1 the weight is always an issues feeling dumpy not petite.

But everything else I love.

Come on people ! Short and loving it !

ok standing desk plus a balance board. Makes work more fun.

Second the PP who mentioned standing desks. Some of them go lower than standard desks. I got one and now I don't need a foot rest anymore. I much prefer working from home because I have set up my computer area for a shortie like me.

I agree with everything you have said! I'm 5ft and I'm sick of it (not that I can change it 🤣). I'd absolutely love to be 6 inches taller. I also have horrible dumpy legs, I'm so jealous of people with lovely long legs.

When the kids were babies - trying to use one of those car seat trolleys but not being able to see over the top!

also trying a baby sling with DD3 to try and have my hands free and banging her head on the kitchen counter tops

This is really interesting to read. I don’t know if I’m lucky or just see it totally differently.
I’m 5”1 and genuinely love my height. The weight thing is shit but that’s the only real negative for me. My clothes are either kids tracksuits or midi dresses which are the perfect maxi on me. Travelling, I find easier because I’ve got more space to manoeuvre into a comfortable position. I climb or ask for help in supermarkets and I have a cushion in my car and an adjustable seat. Professionally, no one has ever not taken me seriously because of my height.

Also have been known to practically fall into a full size trolley while trying to reach whatever is at the bottom 😂

@RishiIsACuntWaffle I had to ask the security chap to get my (then toddler) girl out the trolley seat at the supermarket because I just couldn't lift her high enough 😂

Oh yes - ditto not being able to use proper shopping trollies because you can't reach the things at the bottom when unpacking

I hate supermarket shelves and I absolutely refuse to ask for help- I also struggle to reach the bottom of the big trolleys when trying to unpack 😂. In general terms I like being short it's just certain things I can't do that actually make me rage! Although when I'm pissed off people always come out with 'god your so cute when you're angry' yeah great way to stop me being wound up- not! 😂

Nearly killing yourself getting giant toddler out of cot (one where sides did not lower).

Said giant child being a foot taller than me age 14..ffs.

However being able to fit easily in beds and baths and plane seats is good.

I have a friend who is 4' 11" and when her nephew was very young he was shocked to discover she was allowed to use the cooker without adult supervision! 🤣

In shops, I ask people ‘can I borrow your vertical advantage?’ if I need something from high up 😂

I started sewing to take up trousers too! I've now learned to sew so I can make clothes that fit properly.

Adding - high bar stools. I can't just sit on one, I have to sort of backwards-climb up it. And then I can't pull in into the bar and have to do a bounce bounce bounce thing

OH yes - there is a photo of my on my birthday, it's actually a lovely pic, in a fancy cocktail bar. We where on high stools at a high table, I had got down and I'm stood - thinking I look glam, I look like a bloody borrower!

Yep I wouldn’t like being that short. Being tall is not a picnic either I can tell you. 5ft 10 here. I think about 5ft 6 is probably ideal.