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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...

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OzziePopPop · 05/04/2022 22:52

That’s my physical ideal man! Although my DH is nothing close to that height or build and I love him dearly. A big tall man makes me feel small and safe, sexy as hell 😂

Mountainpika · 05/04/2022 23:00

I'm 5ft 2" married to someone a foot taller. Works well. He can reach things I can't, e.g. top shelf in supermarket, and I can reach things low down, bottom shelf, which are awkward for him. We make an excellent pair in all sorts of height ways. Perfect. 50 years together and I still appreciate his height.

Porcupineintherough · 05/04/2022 23:07

My "big" sister is 5' and her dh is 6'4". The only comments she ever had are from me, teasing her for being a short-arse and I did that before he came on the scene. Theyve been happily married for 30 years.

NandorTheRelentlessCleaner · 05/04/2022 23:13

As a 6ft + lady, I always frown at short girls snapping up the tall blokesHmmAngry...Grin

Leave him to the Amazons please and find a nice little guy instead Wink

BoredZelda · 05/04/2022 23:15

I’m 5ft, my husband is 6ft4. Nothing ridiculous about it and he’s really handy to have around for high up things.

A relative of mine is 5ft4 and her husband is 6ft7. They seem to manage fine, but do be warned, her kids towered over her since their mid teens.

BoredZelda · 05/04/2022 23:16

Leave him to the Amazons please and find a nice little guy instead

No thanks. Tried that and couldn’t deal with the short man complex they came with.

AHungryCaterpillar · 05/04/2022 23:17

Tbf I found that must tall men prefer short women 🤷‍♀️

spiderlight · 05/04/2022 23:22

I'm the same height as you and my ex was 6 ft 7. I loved it! He's a real gentle giant and I must confess that I enjoyed the way crowds would part for us 🤣

Sonaftersonafterson · 05/04/2022 23:29

It's fine, who cares!!

My ex husband was 6ft 5 and I'm only 5'3

Just get used to standing on your tip toes for a kiss Grin

vdbfamily · 05/04/2022 23:32

yes.....I married him... but beware, I now have a 6'3" daughter!

Fraaahnces · 05/04/2022 23:35

Yep… I am just over 5ft and dated a Swedish guy who was a bit over 7ft. We had a LOT of fun. Lots of idiotic comments and personal questions. (Then he had to go home and I met a Danish guy with the same name who was only 6ft9)

Craftycorvid · 05/04/2022 23:37

Not without a stepladder!

Silversprinkles · 05/04/2022 23:39

Yes and would hope everything was in proportion Wink

TheDoveFromAboveCooCoo · 05/04/2022 23:39

I've dated two people when I was younger of around that height and they both had gigantic penises 😂😂

So on that basis I would say go for it!!

We are all the same height laying down!

NeverDropYourMooncup · 05/04/2022 23:41

Do you have a super king bed? You're going to need one. And he'll be able to change the duvet cover as easily as you would a single. Never have to change a light bulb or get a set of steps out, either.

Other things to be aware of are;

Tripping over size 15 shoes left out is far more likely because they take up so much space.

You'll never have a romantic cottage holiday. Or at least one without him getting concussion as he walks through a doorway.

Don't let him cuddle up by resting on you. If he goes to sleep, you're stuck there. Always, always cuddle with him underneath or to your side.

Check he doesn't starfish in bed. If he does, there is no escape from limbs everywhere.

Cars. He will have strong opinions on cars, flights, movies and anywhere else that involves seating.

As an ex pointed out once, when you get to over 6'3", you're borderline for needing reasonable adjustments because the world just isn't built for people that tall.

Enough4me · 05/04/2022 23:42

As long as he doesn't make you feel short (as in insignificant) then there's no issue. I've dated short men who have stifling personalities, while my partner of 4 years is over a foot taller than me but he makes me feel prioritised.

Plantsandpuddlesuits · 05/04/2022 23:42

Yes, reader, I married him. Exactly a foot between my husband and I, I'm 5foot he's 6foot never bothered us!

peterpiperpickedapiece · 05/04/2022 23:44

I married him. I'm 5.3. If he wasn't such a wanker I'd still be with him.

IEatChocolateForBreakfast · 05/04/2022 23:50

What a silly question. If you like the person then don't let his height get in the way! No one is going to look at you as a couple and think you look odd. They may look at him and go wow he's tall. But I don't think they'd care at all.

I'm 5'4 and my ex was 6'7. I loved the difference. So did he.

phizog · 05/04/2022 23:52

I'm 5'3 and very small built so refuse to date anyone taller than 6'2 as I feel like a child next to them. Current partner is 5'8 which suits me fine and ex was 5'11 which is my sweet spot. I had one bf who was 6'4 and I found it really annoying always looking up at him when speaking - and whenever he held my hand walking I felt like I did as a child with my dad...So can't imagine them being taller! But I wouldn't care what other people thought of our pairing, that's irrelevant. If you're comfortable physically with him, go for it.

harper30 · 05/04/2022 23:55

If you don't want to date him then don't? If the height will bother you that's fine to not want to see him again.
I don't relate personally, I'm married to someone who is 6'9 😂
But you do you!

FridayiminlovewithRobertSmith · 05/04/2022 23:57

Goodness! If I weren’t married, in a heartbeat! Assuming he’s nice, being tall and strong is a huge plus for me.

Forgottenmypasswordagain · 05/04/2022 23:57

Oh yes, I would.
Not a short man though.

Forgottenmypasswordagain · 05/04/2022 23:57

@FridayiminlovewithRobertSmith

Goodness! If I weren’t married, in a heartbeat! Assuming he’s nice, being tall and strong is a huge plus for me.
Exactly!
pradavilla · 06/04/2022 00:00

Yes. My height difference with my dh is more than that. He's 6ft4 and big build I'm 5ft1 and size 8. I used to be very self conscious about it at first and I used to wear heels when I was out with him. I don't care anymore and no one bats an eyelid most of the time. I actually see tall guys out with short girls a lot.