would you date a shorter man?

[AmserGwin]

Sorry if been done before. Had a date last night with a guy I met on-line and when I got there he was a good few inches shorter than me. I had wedges on, though not huge ones and am 5'5''. It did put me off to be honest, and I feel awful for being so shallow as he was really nice, and good looking. I suspect he would still be shorter than me if I was wearing flats, help! Should I meet him again? Would you date a guy that's shorter than you?

I married someone shorter than me. He's not short, I'm very tall. He's still gorgeous.

I am surprised that there are so many people quite that shallow!

yeah, i cant say that i would bother me particularly

the two shortest guys ive been with had the biggest cocks.

Wouldn't bother me at all - and I'm only 5'2" so he'd have to be a very short man. My Uncle and cousins are all short men (5'2 /5'3" ) and very kind charming people they are too.

I used to be married to a 6'2" man - he was a shit - I'd always go for nice/kind over height.

Honestly?

I have always gone for a taller man, I have also always gone for bastards who are emotionally damaged in some way, then I met my DP who is taller than me but not tall by any means. He's lovely and everything I could want and more.

I'm only 5ft tall myself so, no.

I did and married him. He's an inch shorter; I am tall.

I really don't find shorter men attractive unless they have a big personality or an amazing sense of humour.

Having said that, I am very tall so... There are not many men around taller than me.

I think it goes down to the very basic question "did you find him attractive?" (I think you didn't otherwise you wouldn't be trying to gather our opinions to find out if you should give him the benefit of a second date

I hear this a lot from friends, and I don't really understand it. If you really like someone, why would such trivialities matter?

Strangely enough, men who say they wouldn't go for some bigger than them attract all sorts of abuse. Even stranger when you think that you can change your weight, but not your height!

I'm six feet tall and my man is five feet seven.
He is gorgeous. And I do wear heels.

I can't imagine being that vacuous that I'd judge some one merely on their physical appearance.

I have been out with someone shorter than me and we've been married over 20 years.

This seems to be one of the most common rules in heterosexuality, doesn't it? I can't think of anything else that comes close.

My mum is 5'7" and about 3 inches taller than my dad. They've been together for over 40 years and are one of the happiest couples I know. Just think what you could be missing OP!

Surely it depends on the actual man - personality, general attractiveness, confidence etc? I have a tendency to prefer taller men (my DP is well over 6ft), but I wouldn't rule out a man shorter than me just on his height alone.

No but I'm 5,4

Nope just not attractive to me .

My preference is for tall. Very tall. DH is 6ft4 to my 5ft6, but I have met men shorter than me who I found very attractive and had I not been in a relationship I'd have definitely gone there.

All I want is cool and kind and funny and filthy (and tea on demand) height is secondary.

Yes. Have and would.
I think it's so sad this obsession with height. Why do women want to be the smaller one? Less powerful? Weak? That leaves a bad taste.
It's cultural and you can choose not to be swayed by media and societal images of the 'perfect' man.

Of course! I'm 6'; DH is 5:7. He's lovely and gorgeous and strong and funny. Just think what you could miss out on!

No but its personal choice really

Definitely not - but I'm a shortarse, old and married (to someone taller). Not likely to be an issue.

Depends how much emphasis you put on physical characteristics. Personally I would never date a "fat bird" and most women over 40 seem to stray not that category. But there again perhaps I am being factious and small minded.

Drmorbius. Yes, you are.

I'm tall. DF is a bit short. Yes, I like tall men. Was previously engaged to lovely tall (over 6 feet) guy, who was loveable, but very selfish. DF is not selfish. Short guy wins. No contest.

*facetious