Would you date someone who was 6ft 6??

[Notheightest0]

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...

Are people really this shallow? An XP was 6 foot 7. My DP is 5 foot 6. This is literally the least interesting or relevant thing about both of them.

Tbh, it's a curious kind of shallowness. If he were 5 ft 6, I'd sort of get it - traditionally (and from an evolutionary point of view) women prefer tall men. But I can't honestly believe that many men of 6 ft 6, go short (no pun intended). If you don't want him, I daresay someone will.

I'm 5"3 and don't get out of bed for anything less than 6"2 😅 climb it like a tree girl.

5'4" isn't even "small" it's about average for a woman

I didn't mean it in a judgemental way by the way, he is an absolutely lovely guy and I fancy him - but even to give him a cuddle was awkward!

Of course I would (have ) More so, if he looked like Anthony Joshua!

My brother in law is very tall 6’5 sister is 5’8
Just sit down Makes life easier if you’re short
It’s just a height you can’t help how tall you grow, my boyfriend is 5’6 I’m 5’1 I’ve been out with much taller men I don’t really care about their height. It’s not what I’m looking for in a man.

@Notheightest0

I didn't mean it in a judgemental way by the way, he is an absolutely lovely guy and I fancy him - but even to give him a cuddle was awkward!

It’s just cause you’re not used to it. This would be an utterly ridiculous reason to not be with someone you actually like… which makes me think possibly you’re not actually that into him, or this wouldn’t really have crossed your mind?

I would, but then I'm 5'9".

Yes and I married him. Our children are super tall too.

I wouldn’t. I don’t find really tall men attractive. Any future children’s heights would concern me too as I have a female friend who is very tall and it’s really effected her negatively.

I would suggest that you shouldn’t merely because you have had to ask this question. A lot of tall people can be very aware of how tall they are so a partner who is coming into mumsnet wondering about the comments they’d get that would take precedence over whether you like one another would be a no no.

My late husband was 6ft 6. I can honestly say I never thought anything of it. It’s was pretty likely he would have a girlfriend shorter than him.

I dont see why not. Im not bothered about height and have dated tall people and short people

@Peachy7

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

This is the same height as me and my OH. The only time it's an issue is when he hangs things like mirrors or shelves in the house and unwittingly puts them at his height so they are totally useless for me.

My husband is 6'8 (and I think he is absolutely gorgeous) and I'm 5'5 - we have been together for almost 17 years now, and have two little boys, so something must be going right. We have never had any comments about the height difference.

The height thing can be a challenge for him sometimes - we always have to book extra legroom on flights, and there are certain models of cars etc. that he just wouldn't be able to buy/drive, but there are challenges in everyone's life. If it's not height, it would probably be something else! Bonuses are - he's great at taking photos at concerts and he can change lightbulbs without a step or ladder.

Oh, and I also find a tall/big man very slimming. You look so much smaller/daintier stood next to them, haha

However, we don't all like the same thing. If tall men aren't your cup of tea, you can be honest and look for someone else. If all you're worried about is other people, then you probably need to work on your confidence and how much power you give to other people and their meaningless opinions.

I did and im smaller than you. Didn't bother me, in fact his size was one of the things I found attractive.

I'm 5'3 and petite, DH is 6'8 and built like a viking. We don't get any weird looks

Hell yes. Love tall guys, the taller the better I reckon. It's more masculine. I'm 5 ft 4 BTW.

Are you mad?

Climb that man like a tree before someone else does.

I'm 5ft6 ex is 6ft6 height was never an issue but he was a prick.

DH is a whole foot taller than me (I’m basically short and wide, he’s tall and very skinny). We don’t really get any comments (although to be honest we’ve been together forever). Someone might sometimes make a wisecrack but not often and it doesn’t really bother me (I’m more conscious of my weigh than our height difference).

Oh hell yes would I!

An ex of mine was 6ft 3 and really well built. I'm 5ft 6.
In bed he'd throw me around like a rag doll. It was bloody amazing. I still miss it. Don't miss him though he was a bloody nightmare.

I'm seeing a guy who's a similar height and it's lovely, I love snuggling into him.
He's constantly hitting his head on overhead beams in pubs, but actually his height isn't really comment worthy, young men and women are a lot taller than previous generations, 6ft 6 isn't that odd these days.

Lucky you. I love tall men, they are like a climbing frame