Would you go out with a short man?

[Maverick2022]

Not the most PC question, but....

Would you go out with a relatively short man eg I'm just under 5'6" and he's the same.

I've never gone out with a man the same height as me before, the prospect feels a bit odd. He's also v lightly built, which seems to emphasise it.

I've read that men routi eyes lie anoit height on dating sites etc due to mNy women's feelings about this/preferences etc.

How do you feel about it?

Yes I would. I don't feel the need to feel looked after or protected by a taller than me bloke.

I barely hit 5 foot myself so yes, absolutely perfect for short men and not interested in anyone over 5 10 for the same reason

Reader: I married him

(DH 5'6" - me 5'8")

I know I’m in the minority but I find tall guys annoying - have to crane your neck to kiss, etc. I like ‘em pocket sized!

My caveat to that is that they need to be confident in themselves - I’d have no time for anyone with a short arse complex.

I don't personally find shortness unattractive in a man, so it wouldn't put me off. I'm also short though so maybe that helps.

Rod Stewart's always done all right.

In my younger days I wouldn’t have. But as I’ve aged and watched relationships around me crumble due to abusive/cheating/incompetent men, I’ve recalibrated what is important in a partner. So in short (ha) - a short man would not be a dealbreaker for me. However they’d probably have to have a bit of heft to them because I would crush them otherwise!

My husband is 6ft but shorter than me wouldn't bother me at all.

I'm 5'4", he'd have to be tiny.

The millions probably help!

Makes no difference when your lying down 😉 - my nan would say!

DH is 5'6 and I am nearly 5'8. It never bothered me. I think he is wonderful as he is.

I like 'em tall, dark and handsome.

It might not be PC, OP, but the heart wants what the heart wants.

Your Nan was a bit of a minx! 😉

I'm 5'7 and always had a thing about tall men. But my lovely DH is 5'8 and despite everyone thinking I'm taller than him, I've always felt smaller. He's really comfortable in his own skin and broad shouldered. It's therefore never been a problem.

I did go out with a man years ago who was my height but the thing that gave me massive ick was that he took the same sized shoes. No. So no.

I’ve never found a man unattractive because he is short. Lots of other characteristics make a man unattractive but not height. Small hands for example, just no.

I'm going to be honest but I'm around average height at just over 5ft 5 and I've never dated or married anyone less than 5ft 10 (and I didn't think he, the person who was 5ft 10, was very tall).

I think it would look silly. Sorry if that sounds shallow.

I'd forgotten about the small hands. Massively off putting.

They usually have a chip on their shoulder about being small, in my experience. And I've never mentioned it, I'm only being honest here on an anonymous forum.

I'm, 5'10. DP is, 5'6.

No. I'm not attracted to them.

Yes, I'm 6ft. DP is (I guess) 5ft 6". He is the most manly man I know. I have another ex of about his height.

My ex was half an inch shorter than me and slightly built. I didn't like it, I felt unwomanly. I wouldn't not date a man the same height as me if he was also a bit broad but although I really fancied my exh and it didn't matter once we were in bed or led down, I did miss that feeling of a bigger man when out and about.

ExH was one inch shorter than me (I'm 5,9). He claims to be 5,10... Was most put out when I pointed out he obviously wasn't. Happy with an inch or so shorter, up to 4/5inches taller. Preference is for around my own height though.

I'd feel strange, like a different sort of species going out with someone considerably different in hieght or frame. I felt quite odd going out with groups of short, slim women too; especially if I wore heels.

I’d happily date a man shorter than me and have done in the past. I was with a man who was 5’5” for nearly a year and he had such a bloody complex about it it did put me off for a while though. Im 5’9” and he was often stroppy with me for looking too tall next to him 🙄.

Men definitely routinely lie on dating websites about their height though. As I said, I’m 5’9” and when I was on Tinder I could pretty much guarantee any man who listed their height between 5’9” and 5’11” would be shorter than me. Which I always thought was completely mad, like do men think we can’t see them? Or do they just know that most women will be too polite to call them out on it?

It's personal preference I think. I'm 5 8 and couldn't go out with a man shorter than
me. I've been on dates where the man is the same height as me and I know I'll be taller in heels, so I've not seen them again.
Some people might think it's shallow but it's a deal breaker for me.

Absolute worst is a short, slight man. I feel enormous and clumpy around them. I don't like effeminate fingers for example. Slim ankles and calves. I just feel like Gigantaur.