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Would you date someone who was 6ft 6??

183 replies

Notheightest0 · 05/04/2022 22:02

Met someone from OLD.
He is ridiculously tall. He's also really big, think Anthony Joshua build.
I'm 5ft 4 and I honestly feel ridiculous standing next to him.
We both liked each other and want to see each other again.
I'm just worried about the looks and comments we may get...

OP posts:
TibetanTerrah · 05/04/2022 22:06

I'm 5ft6 and dated someone who was 6ft5. I didn't notice any "looks or comments" Hmm are you embarrassed to be seen with him?

The only time it was an issue (for him) was when we went to the theatre and the poor sod practically had to fold himself like origami to fit in the seat.

Honestly dating a man that was 5ft5 was more problematic as he was so insecure about it. I wasn't allowed to wear heels and he even measured me as he was so put out I was an inch taller than him Hmm

carefullycourageous · 05/04/2022 22:07

Yes of course I would.

I don't want to be unkind but you are being shallow.

roseopose · 05/04/2022 22:07

My partner is 6ft5 and I'm 5ft2 and petite, never had any looks that I've noticed. He's not built like AJ though, that might get you some looks Grin

NorthSouthcatlady · 05/04/2022 22:08

I would. My dad was over a foot taller than my mother

mbosnz · 05/04/2022 22:08

I dated someone who was 6ft 4, and I'm 5ft.

I'm short, he was tall. We were both used to comments on our height.

TheBigPeach · 05/04/2022 22:08

I can’t think of a reason why I wouldn’t.

AnybodyAnywhere · 05/04/2022 22:09

I’m 5’4” and DH is 6’4” and also a muscular build. You get used to the height difference really quickly. As for what other people think…I don’t really care! Nobody’s ever made any comment about it as far as I know.

If he’s a nice guy then give him a chance 😊

carefullycourageous · 05/04/2022 22:09

I just think of Scarlet and Red in Four Weddings, I do not think there is anything remarkable about this height difference - men are taller than women in general.

tealandteal · 05/04/2022 22:10

I’m 5ft6 and my husband is 6ft6, no one has comments on the difference although he does get a lot of comments about “how’s the weather up there” etc.

OstrichFeathers · 05/04/2022 22:11

Yep, married him. I'm 5ft3.

Littlefish · 05/04/2022 22:12

Absolutely. How lovely!

Pinkypie86 · 05/04/2022 22:12

I'm 5"2 and my OH is 6"3 - I'm petite but curvy on the bottom. He's built like a tank. His collar size in shirts is 19''.
No one cares.. why should they?
Also, my daughter is 5"6 and is dating someone 6"8. Height matters not one jot!

Plus, you can steal all there hoodies!!

Pinkypie86 · 05/04/2022 22:12

Damn! ** Their

Dinoteeth · 05/04/2022 22:13

Go for it Op, why on earth not?

Someone to get the stuff from the top shelfs in the kitchen Grin

LoveSpringDaffs · 05/04/2022 22:13

I'm not quite 5ft, one Ex was 6'6" I loved it. Kissing when standing up was a bit of an issue, but I was petite at the time and he was quite built, so he'd pick me up. Not everyone's thing, but I was happy, him living in Canada & me living in the U.K. was a bit of an issue though. Height wasn't.

DontBuyANewMumCashmere · 05/04/2022 22:13

I'm a 6' woman and for most of my dating life I wouldn't go out with a man shorter than me for fear of it being noticed, or me (or him) being laughed at.
I spent a lot of time rejecting people on that basis.
And spent a lot of time single, too!

My husband is about two inches shorter than me, so from a flip side perspective I'd advise that it really only matters to you how tall someone else is, and you might be unnecessarily rejecting a lot of perfectly lovely people. If he's decent and you get on well then go for it. The only people who would notice, or care, aren't worth worrying about.

PurBal · 05/04/2022 22:14

My ex was 6’8”. I never thought much of it to be honest.

StopLying · 05/04/2022 22:14

Definitely if I liked him.

MrsMoastyToasty · 05/04/2022 22:15

As a friend once said ""We're all the same height when we're lying down ".

Peachy7 · 05/04/2022 22:15

Someone I know is 4"8, her oh is 6"7

Shehasadiamondinthesky · 05/04/2022 22:16

Yes. I was 5 foot 4. When we held hands I looked like I was out with my dad.

Namechange466 · 05/04/2022 22:16

husband is 6’5 and i’m 5’4- seems to work perfectly - and no looks at all.

HoppingPavlova · 05/04/2022 22:16

Of course. I’m right on 5’ and DH is over 6’. There is nothing odd about itConfused. He is really useful for getting stuff down from cupboardsGrin.

No idea why a height difference makes you feel ridiculous or why you think this is so outrageously special you are going to be attracting everyone’s attention (or indeed why that even matters).

LadyLolaRuben · 05/04/2022 22:16

Im 5ft5 and it wouldn't bother me. I like a tall well built bloke. My tallest has been 6ft2

imsureineverdo · 05/04/2022 22:16

Yes, reader I married him.