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Do men prefer women not to be tall even if they're 5'9" plus themselves?

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SoleBizzz · 16/03/2020 14:03

I am 5'11" and have received lots of the usual comments aswell as it's difficult to attract a man when you're so tall comments too.

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QueenOfPain · 16/03/2020 14:08

I’m 6ft and have never had a problem. I’m not interested in the kind of delicate flowers who are put off by tall women because their masculinity is so fragile.

There are men out there who love tall women, and can’t get enough. You just need to find the right ones.

QueenOfPain · 16/03/2020 14:09

Who on earth is telling you it’s difficult to attract a men when you’re tall? Let me guess, short people who feel insecure and want to drag you down to build themselves up.

Just ignore them.

radioband · 16/03/2020 14:13

I'm 5ft10 and it's never been a issue.

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Sienna9522 · 16/03/2020 14:14

I’m 5’10. I’ve never had a problem. I’ve dated shorter men too, one that was 5’7, it was never a problem for him but for me it was unfortunately.

CMOTDibbler · 16/03/2020 14:17

Its never been an issue for me either - I do think that women taller than 6' find it harder as your 'pool' of men 6'1 and taller is smaller and it seems like most men (but obv not all) prefer to be taller than their partner. DH is 6'3 and in High and Mighty (back in the day) I'd be taller than most of the mens partners, wheras in Long Tall Sally DH was very average among the men

TheFreaksShallInheritTheEarth · 16/03/2020 14:18

My DD is 5' 11" and gets lots of attention from men.
Who is making these comments to you, OP?

SoleBizzz · 16/03/2020 14:21

My ex so called friend did a lot. She was 5'2. Sad thick cunt

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GrumpyHoonMain · 16/03/2020 14:22

In my experience taller men prefer taller women. The tall men who go for short women are very rare.

Stelmariah · 16/03/2020 14:24

If it was true then all the supermodels would be singletons.

Reginabambina · 16/03/2020 14:24

I’m 5’10. Zero issues, lots of attention from men of all heights. Most men I know are taller than me anyway, even when I’m wearing heels. I know a few (very tall men) who are a bit funny about very short women but equally I know a lot who don’t care and have tiny wives. There must be short men out there who only like short women but I doubt there are that many of them.

Isthistrueor · 16/03/2020 14:26

Lots of women have an issue with short men so I guess it stands to reason men will have an issue with taller women. I’m 5 ft 7 so not particularly tall or short, I did once date a guy who was 5 ft 6 so I totally towered over him in heels. He didn’t have an issue with it, neither did I.

VodselForDinner · 16/03/2020 14:29

I’m 5’ 11” and have always had plenty of attention from men. It was almost fetish-level from some of the shorter ones.

SoleBizzz · 16/03/2020 14:36

I have never had an issue with my height or other people's heights. Short Women always mention it. Must be awful being short.

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MissConductUS · 16/03/2020 14:36

I think that the real problem is short men who can't get a glance from most women.

Cheeseandwin5 · 16/03/2020 14:38

My friend is over 6ft 4and is absolutely gorgeous. she honestly could have been a model and ( my biased opinion although shared by many) is one of the most lovely ppl you could meet. She also has found it difficult to find someone and assumes its her height that is the cause of it.
For the life of me I can not understand why there aren't men pounding down her door.

UsernameUnknownn · 16/03/2020 14:38

I'm 5'2 and never mention people's height. I must be an exception. The only thing I hear on dating shows etc is the man doesn't like the woman to be taller. But that's on them. Not you.

SoleBizzz · 16/03/2020 14:43

Short and dumpy must be hard I guess. I never thought about it until now.

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BettyIsMyFavouriteSquirrel · 16/03/2020 14:47

I’m about 2 or 3 inches taller than DH and neither of us noticed until someone else pointed it out, it doesn’t bother either of us and I always feel a bit sad when women say they will only go for a man who is taller than them, they’re missing out!

On a separate note I once turned down a request from a uni friend to be her bridesmaid because she was about 5ft 0 and her husband to be was about 5ft 4 and at nearly 6ft I would’ve looked ridiculous in the photos!

ghostmous3 · 16/03/2020 15:17

I'm 3 inches taller than my dp and I'm 5 foot 7.

I've never had a problem but sadly dp has found it hard to attract a woman even those shorter than him because of his height.

He has had a relationship which resulted in a child in the past but nothing since has lasted.

Height doesn't bother him nor me

mencken · 16/03/2020 15:50

good news is that at your height you must have quite a right hook. I suggest that you use it on those who make such comments. (I bet they are women...)

assaggyastwohotbollocks · 16/03/2020 16:12

Let's be honest, someone has pissed you off (your ex friend) and you're going for her height because she's short. Never known taller friends of mine to have any issues but had plenty comments to shorter friends about their height.

I don't think it matters in height or looks but if you're nasty that'll probably be what frightens the men away the most.

MrsT1405 · 16/03/2020 16:30

I'm quite old and 6ft was tall in the 1960s. No problem in the bloke department at all. I did have trouble with a nasty small boss..told him to fuck himself and left.

SoleBizzz · 16/03/2020 16:34

menckan always short Women isn't it? Big gobs

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Geepipe · 16/03/2020 16:34

Dp is 6'5 and prefers tall women. He got 5'2 me but is far more attracted to tall women lol

Geepipe · 16/03/2020 16:37

You sound like a massive numpty though tbh. Must be shit being so insecure you drag other women down due to their height whilst it seems only one person made you insecure.

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