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Never kissed a man shorter than me. Tonight… very likely. Help!

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Missingpup · 03/08/2023 14:05

my boyfriends before my husband were all 6ft plus.
my husband (now ex) was 6ft

i am 5’7

a friend put me in contact with a colleague of hers and it was immediately apparent there was a spark. I enjoy his company enormously, excited to see him. He’s kind, thoughtful, we share same love for running and city breaks and reading and… so much. Both have tween/teens. I could go on and on. Added to which, he’s very attractive.

we have been on three coffee dates, one breakfast and one dinner. I could tell he was going to ask me if he could kiss me post dinner walk to station but I talked incessantly to avoid.

but I do want to kiss him. Quite desperately but…. I am a good 2 inches taller than him in flats. My 13 year old is taller than him.

How does kissing a shorter man work? I have always stood on tiptoes and love that. But now I’ll be crouching down to him!

yes, I know. I’m being daft but help!

OP posts:

AvidMerrian · 03/08/2023 14:07

Of course it works. You’re being really weird.

just kiss the guy for God’s sake.

homeforme · 03/08/2023 14:08

You tip your head down instead of up 🤷🏻‍♀️

NeverDropYourMooncup · 03/08/2023 14:09

You're being ridiculous.

You stand there, look into his eyes and kiss him.

The novelty of being fully balanced and without a crick in your neck will become normal.

Failing that, just stand in the gutter whilst he stands on the kerb.

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Xrays · 03/08/2023 14:10

Get a copy of the yellow pages for him to stand on. (Showing my age). 😆

cruffinsmuffin · 03/08/2023 14:11

How do you think all of the taller chaps you've snogged manage to kiss you?! You just do that part 🤷🏻‍♀️

Summerhillsquare · 03/08/2023 14:12

Cosy up on a sofa, reduces difference?

MsBIobby · 03/08/2023 14:12

Im more than 2 inches taller than my DH. If you like someone, you won't be bothered by something so trivial IMO.

It doesn't take anything away from you to be with a man shorter.

What's the obsession with men over 6ft? Most of them aren't even that, they're around 5'10.

DaphneduM · 03/08/2023 14:12

Trust me, you won't think about it!!!! My husband is short but was devastatingly handsome - I just didn't notice any problem with the height (or lack of) issue. Been married over 25 years now. He's still very good looking for his age (and a good kisser)!!!!!

MsBIobby · 03/08/2023 14:13

I'd add, you should really be with someone if you're so conscious of being seen to kiss them that you're embarrassed.........

Beenhereforever1978 · 03/08/2023 14:13

Xrays · 03/08/2023 14:10

Get a copy of the yellow pages for him to stand on. (Showing my age). 😆

I thought the same! 😄

My ex husband was a good 3 inches shorter than me. You'll manage, and you'll be thrilled to hear that everything works out nicely horizontally also.

forgivingfiggy · 03/08/2023 14:13

Eh? I love the feeling of being taller/same height as a man (rarely happens as I'm not very tall). I also like the feeling of a man being taller. Variety is the spice of life. But worrying about the logistics seems a bit of a waste of your time!

Whataretheodds · 03/08/2023 14:15

You won't be crouching. You'll tip your head slightly to the side and down rather than slightly to the side and up.

Enjoy not getting a crick in your neck!

forgivingfiggy · 03/08/2023 14:16

From what I read, I must be the only woman who doesn't like very tall men. Big long legs give me the heebie jeebies.

TheDogsMother · 03/08/2023 14:22

Don't worry OP. They kiss just the same way as tall men

itsmyp4rty · 03/08/2023 14:26

Maybe he'll stand on tiptoes? Men have been kissing women shorted than them forever, so it must be fine.

OneMoreCookieMonster · 03/08/2023 14:26

I'm short and I did date a guy who was still taller than me. He was 5'9. Embarrassingly, ever time we kissed I ended up on my toes. He had to tell me several times I didn't need to do that. But, it's such a habit of mine because he is by the shortest guy I ever dated. Besides him all my bfs were 6'3 or taller making them a good foot or more taller than me.

So, don't go on tippy toes! Sage bit of wisdom right there.

OneMoreCookieMonster · 03/08/2023 14:26

So, don't go on tippy toes! Sage bit of wisdom right there.

PuffyShirt · 03/08/2023 14:28

Take a set of steps?

Or - don’t be daft. Men kiss women shorter than them, it can’t be hard.

FirstDayOfHoliyays · 03/08/2023 14:34

Bend at the knee and try not to think about that manual handling course you went on

Tippexy · 03/08/2023 15:08

Poor guy

C1N1C · 03/08/2023 16:02

This is an interesting one for me... I'm a man and I have dated women taller than me, and to be honest it was quite fun!... but yes, I have had snickers when I was on the train and I was on my tip toes kissing. I'm six foot BTW :).

It's funny how it seems like this is still an issue for a lot of women, despite a desire for 'equality'. Surely equality means either gender has the 'opportunity' to be taller?- yet many appear to see this as a no-budge point, I wonder why?

Is the male version of this question... "I've only been with women with size C and above... how do I handle a B?".

Truth be told, I think it's all in your head. It makes no difference to a relationship, only if you let it :).

Beenhereforever1978 · 03/08/2023 16:05

Is reddit shut today or something?

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