Is height really important ?

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Had a social distance date with a guy yesterday. Was a little disappointed to see he looked shorter than the 5'11 that was on his profile (I'm 5'7 so quite tall) but then when we got talking I found him a nice person and we seemed to get on great.

Just wondered others thoughts on height and those who have a partner what are your heights ? Does it bother you ?

So with OLd, you have to allow a couple of inches for lies, so I don't chat online to anyone that doesn't state their height as at least 5ft11, because then they might be around 5ft9

@roundabdsideways

Your post makes two very silly assumptions .
One , that most men prefer taller women . Many like short women or women the same height . Preferences vary

Two , that there’s a ‘ right height ‘ of women that men should be dating

You seem to have some strange sexist ideas about ideals of women’s beauty standards and also what is the correct look for a couple ie the man being taller than the woman .
It might be an idea to look at some of your prejudices and stereotypes and questions whether they are reality just baseless assumptions

I don't think tall men really care how tall their partner is if they are shorter than them.

I'm almost 6 foot and find on OLD that shorter men wouldn't mind me towering over them. I personally don't want to date someone shorter than me. I've previously been in a relationship with someone that was slightly shorter than me and I felt self conscious wearing heels.

It's just personal preference. We are all attracted to different things.

SIL is 5ft 9/10 and her husband is the same height as her. If he was shorter I don’t think she would have cared either. I’m only short myself (just shy of 5ft 4in) so most men are taller than me even by at least an inch. I’ve dated men of around 5ft 6in to 6ft 5in. It didn’t matter as long as we were on the same page. DH is 6ft 2in so I ended up with a guy on the taller end of the spectrum.

@Marshmallowmom

Was about to say the same thing (although not as well).

@roundandsideways - saying that you would automatically disregard men shorter than 5ft 11 is the reason why men will add a few inches.

I have to say I have seen some comments along the lines of you cant help who you fancy and its my choice , which are all true to some extent, but then we can get all superior and accuse men of being shallow when they say the same thing about age, weight and breast size ( to name a few) etc.
Its hypocritical and double standards.

Well I'm 5ft 6 and need a few inches clearance. I also don't date men with round faces, I like sharp features, no beards....
Those are some of my preferences. I have nothing against men having their own criteria. I think it's better than pretending that looks don't matter.

Also noticed that a lot of overweight men use beards to hide their double chins on OLD. I don't date fat men either

Well if some men lie about their height and then date women that they know are a couple of inches over their actual height, why do they do that, other than to try and date the tallest woman they think they are entitled to?

I’m 5,7. I married a 5,9 guy. I rarely wear heals and once I got used to it it was nice always being eye to eye. We divorced after 14 years and my new guy is 6,4. Even after a year I find myself surprised every time I stand and kiss him that I can’t reach!!!

If he’s a really nice guy you will get used to his height eventually!

Also noticed that a lot of overweight men use beards to hide their double chins on OLD

The secret is out of the bag now

And @Marshmallowmom, if you read my post , my minimum height is 5ft 9, which is the average height of men in the uk. Men on OLD usually 'overestimate' their height by a couple of inches, so I stick to 5'11" when scanning on line profiles

My extensive experience with OLD is that guys who are 6 foot plus will actively seek me out because of my height ( 5'0, small frame ) because they love the height difference . Never had a guy add inches on , they've all been tall in the flesh . Prior to OLD height was never an issue for me but since being serenaded by super tall guys I feel there's a difference and I'm not complaining .

@roundandsideways

And *@Marshmallowmom*, if you read my post , my minimum height is 5ft 9, which is the average height of men in the uk. Men on OLD usually 'overestimate' their height by a couple of inches, so I stick to 5'11" when scanning on line profiles

I think you’re mixing me up with another post. I did t say a thing about who you date I asked yoh why you make the two Sexist assumptions that Men prefer taller women And that There’s a right height Woman for men to be dating

Just because men add height to their profiles this does not mean they necessarily want a taller woman . They might want av5 foot woman and think they will impress her more of they are Koch taller in their profile . Many men feel that height gives them an edge and for some women it does make a man more attractive as we see from some posts . It’s really got nothing to do with what height woman men want . Many men prefer short women and some dont . You make assumptions . I asked why

And what’s this business about the problem would be solved if men ‘dated women the right height for themselves ‘
is their a rule book of the heights men should date . Another assumption . I am simply asking you to back up what you state !

How do you know men like taller women when the height a man lists has zero to do with the height woman he’s looking for ?
And how do you know that there is a right height of woman that each man should be dating ?