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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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LegArmpits · 06/04/2022 00:02

I did and I'm 5'2".
Through no fault of the height it didn't last, but I've since been married many years to Mr 5'4" 😂

PolkadotsAndMoonbeams · 06/04/2022 00:03

Just make sure you alternate which side of him you walk on, or you'll end up with a crick in your neck. Grin

Very handy for not losing him in crowds too.

MarmiteCoriander · 06/04/2022 00:03

I've dated much taller and shorter men, and IMO- shorter men have more issues with it than tall. Height wouldn't put me off if we both got on, had a good laugh and got on.

Thoosa · 06/04/2022 00:07

I would.

You shouldn’t if you’re so weird and shallow and are going to hold his height against him.

Let him meet someone pleasant who likes him.

Fraaahnces · 06/04/2022 00:10

I would much rather hang out with Jason Momoa than Tom Cruise.

Dancer47 · 06/04/2022 00:12

My DH is 6'7" and built like a barn door. Of-course height wouldn't put me off. However, in later life they often have severe back problems, because they have a long back but the same number of vertebrae as shorter people - so there are often problems. Also a well built man of that height is very expensive to feed, eats like a horse and is uncomfortable on flights, in trains and small cars, and you need an extra long bed Smile

BashfulClam · 06/04/2022 00:19

My friend is 5’5”, her husband is 6’8” I never really notice it now and to be honest you can’t change height so it shouldn’t matter.

Sunnytwobridges · 06/04/2022 00:25

He’s tall and built like Anthony Joshua , where’s the issue? 😂

My DM was 5’2 and my DF was 6’2 and no one ever mentioned anything. Well except my ex and but he was an arse and never had anything good to say regarding me. So he doesn’t count 😂

ImJustMadAboutSaffron · 06/04/2022 00:32

I'm not quite 5'2" and was in a relationship with a 6'6" guy from university days until late last year. I never gave it a thought.

PeopleRStrange · 06/04/2022 00:33

@Dancer47

My DH is 6'7" and built like a barn door. Of-course height wouldn't put me off. However, in later life they often have severe back problems, because they have a long back but the same number of vertebrae as shorter people - so there are often problems. Also a well built man of that height is very expensive to feed, eats like a horse and is uncomfortable on flights, in trains and small cars, and you need an extra long bed Smile
This. We have been together 20+ years, some back surgery, and every flight/travel needs extra legroom etc. but he is totally worth it.
ImJustMadAboutSaffron · 06/04/2022 00:34

My other boyfriends were 6', 6'3", 6'2, 6'1". I thought 5'10" was a shortarse.

DebiNewberry1997 · 06/04/2022 00:38

Reader, I married him..

I'm 5 foot with no spare change and himself is 6' 3".

I'm thinking our bairns will be average sized.

Pericombobulations · 06/04/2022 00:42

I married mine too. Im 5'2 on a good day and he's 6'4. Never had any problems with it or had stares. The only odd time was standing with him and his tall mates, I did feel I was in Land of the Giants. Didnt bother me.

AuntTwacky · 06/04/2022 00:43

I'm 5ft 2 my partner 6ft 4... it works

Pumasonsatsumas · 06/04/2022 00:56

He can pass you things from the tall cupboard so yes

blinkler · 06/04/2022 01:07

I'm 5ft 7 but don't mind a guy same height, but a 6foot man plus is so awesome 😄

Flickflak · 06/04/2022 01:30

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BoredtoTiers · 06/04/2022 01:32

Yes, but I'm 5' married to someone 6' who's also my shortest ever partner.

For me 12-14" height difference is not that unusual or weird. That said, if it doesn't work for you it doesn't and that's perfectly okay - no point trying to force an attraction that isn't there.

MissConductUS · 06/04/2022 01:38

Men are all about the same height lying down. 😊

KellsBells77 · 06/04/2022 03:08

Total non issue.

Out of curiosity had a look at the average heights in the UK. British male is 5ft 9 (female is 5ft 3), so males being on average 6 inches taller means that a significant number of couples will have a bigger difference (not that this matters of course).

BadLad · 06/04/2022 03:11

I'm a lot taller than my wife. Nobody has ever made any comments that I've heard, but sometimes I look at photos of us together and can't help thinking that we look like C3PO and R2D2.

A580Hojas · 06/04/2022 03:47

My dh is 14 inches taller than me. He's handy to have around when I can't reach things in high cupboards.

MrsTimRiggins · 06/04/2022 04:15

He may get get inane comments like ‘gosh you’re tall/how tall are you?!how’s the weather up there?’ etc from people but why would you? Such a weird thread.
My ex was (is I suppose, I don’t expect he’s shrunk) 6’6, I was 5’6. I don’t think we got a single comment. My BIL is 6’ so not mega tall but my SIL is 4’11. She gets comments regularly about her height but nothing about the difference.

AlternativePerspective · 06/04/2022 04:39

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. The difference though is that it’s more unusual for a taller woman to go out with a shorter bloke.

Personally I find short men a bit of a turn-off.

ivykaty44 · 06/04/2022 05:43

I find your attitude really sad

Ridiculous is not nice to disprove someone’s stature