<p>and it sucks.</p>
<p>How’s excessive height tolerated once you reach adulthood?</p>
<p>My d has a girlfriend who is 6’ 1’'.</p>
<p>I sense that it is hard for her to be so tall.</p>
<p>the last time we measured him. I’m praying he hasn’t grown.</p>
<p>Lots of internet shopping for clothes, but honestly, it’s all in the attitude. Something happened for my son where he has learned to appreciate the advantages of being extremely tall (and there are many) and somehow accept the downside with grace and humor. The constant stupid comments, etc., etc. I don’t know how he became so comfortable in his own skin after high school, I’m just completely grateful that he did.</p>
<p>I’ve learned to accept the fact even though I am 5’10", he is going to lean over and kiss me on the top of the head as a greeting. It’s kind of cute.</p>
<p>When he wakes up I’ll ask him how he seems to manage so well. Maybe it was the job at Winn Dixie when he was the official tall guy to get stuff off the high shelves for anyone and everyone, and was appreciated for that. Maybe it’s the fact that we’re all pretty tall (his brothers are 6’4", 6’4+) and once they were all high school age we got attention when we went out as a family (an AAU coach tried to recruit them in a Walmart when we were on vacation once 
) so he doesn’t feel completely alone in this, and had the family support when the “Man! You guys are TALL!” comments started coming.</p>
<p>For my part, when he’s traveling, I do everything in my power to make sure he has a bulkhead seat or exit row seat, and he knows that earning a good living will allow him to buy things his size -bikes, cars, plane seats, etc.</p>
<p>Hang in there. The advantages are many, and with a sense of humor, the disadvantages can be dealt with.</p>
<p>My guys (husband and 2 sons) are 6’7,6’6, and 6’5. I loved the comment in the grocery store when someone said that he didn’t know there was a tall convention in town! They all seem fairly comfortable with their height . I’m so sorry RileyJohn that it is causing problems for you. The stupid comments do get old I’m sure. Tall men do seem to do well in the workplace though. We went to my husband’s Christmas party recently and all the tall guys do seem to seek out and relate to each other! Is there someone you can talk to about this?</p>
<p>Back to your original question - if you mean how is height “tolerated” by others once you hit adulthood, IMO, it’s almost 100% advantage. You’ll stand out at interviews, you are memorable in meetings, your height automatically gives you “presence.”</p>
<p>One tip - try not to slouch. It’s really hard to stand up straight when you are constantly leaning over to talk to people, but man, when my son stands up straight - WOW! Instantly projects super confidence and presence. Shorter folks have to buy power suits for the same effect. :-)</p>
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<p>Success is your destiny :)</p>
<p>Be proud and stand tall.</p>
<p>Two of my law partners are 6’5" and 6’8" and, except for air travel, it’s wonderful. Oh-and except for back problems. They are delightful, handsome men and everyone looks up to them (pun intended).</p>
<p>Since when being tall is a problem? How I wish I was 6’+, and we are doing everything possible to keep my son growing! Then I guess anything above 6’ could be too much of a good thing? I don’t know. I think there are way much more pros than cons for being tall.</p>
<p>Tall men make more money and are promoted more often than short men.
I imagine growing quickly & becoming comfortable with your new body in space, is difficult and I bet you get a lot of dumb jokes, with time, it will get easier to deal with it.</p>
<p>I have golden red hair, and for years, I endured lots of comments about my hair, especially when I was a teen however, I wanted to be like everyone else, I didn’t want to attract attention. </p>
<p>My older daughter is very petite- small hands and feet, about 5’1" and 100 lbs, she works with middle school students who are often larger than she is, she is still at the point where she is really tired of the comments how tiny she is.
But I know young women who are 5’10" and taller, including a niece and I am glad to say they seem comfortable with their height, although it can make finding clothing more difficult.</p>
<p>I think it is much more difficult for men who are more " environmentally correct" ;), men who are short are often perceived as less authoritative, and can have the problem with overcompensating for that by developing kind of a jerky personality, which hopefully they grow out of.</p>
<p>It will get easier as you get older, because you will become more comfortable with the parts of yourself that make you " you".
Your height is one of those things & falls in the category of things you can’t do anything about, so you might as well embrace it.
( plus how many men can go out with models and have them still look up to them?)</p>
<p>All evidence points to tall people having an advantage in hiring etc. That said, I think it must be a pain in the neck (literally) to have to stoop every time you go through a door. (Standard height 6’-8")</p>
<p>As long as your feet reach the floor and your head doesn’t hit the ceiling, you are just the right height.</p>
<p>(Said by someone who barely made it to 5" 0".)</p>
<p>You are lucky to be so tall. I’m a short guy and to be tall is such an awesome advantage. In today’s society being tall is better then being short. </p>
<p>Hey, at least you can DUNK on a 10 foot basketball rim! That’s something I could never do. Consider yourself lucky.</p>
<p>When my 6’4" son started subbing in a tough middle school, his size was a big help. Just being big. Not that he was threatening to the kids or anything, but he actually had boys size him up and say “Man, you’re bigger than me!” </p>
<p>I’ve had big kids try to stand me down. It helps that I’m 5’10". Helps more that I am able to project a “oh, I don’t think so” vibe. But for a brand new teacher? The height helped.</p>
<p>:-)</p>
<p>I’ve worked on Wall Street for decades and can assure you height is prized. It dominates a boardroom. Wear your height proudly and you will benefit in many careers.</p>
<p>And Brando, I want to say, my husband is 5’ 7" ish, I like his height, it means I can wear his clothes ( and I won’t get into the other perks 
)</p>
<p>Also the sexiest man alive ( IMO- besides my H) is the same height, but he did go through a stage where I suspect he was kind of an a$$hole to compensate.</p>
<p>[Arrested</a> and charged with drunkeness and disturbing the peace, November 18, 1993, along with then White Sox pitcher Jack McDowell, after the two scuffled with bar patrons in New Orleans, Louisiana.](<a href=“http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0891641/bio]Arrested”>Eddie Vedder - Biography - IMDb)</p>
<p>But you don’t have to do that.</p>
<p>I think tall is good when you are an adult. My youngest was over 6 ft. in middle school and he felt wierd. New kids would think he’d been held back. He had friends that were barely scraping 5 feet, and the athletic coaches hound him. Once you an adult it’s totally OK as everyone has posted above. I’m just shy of 6 feet and a tad bit taller than my husband. My sibs are all well over 6 feet and my kids have all gone over 6 feet and still growing except my oldest who I think is done growing and will be the shortie of the family like his dad. I don’t know if the others will hit 6-9 but if they do I think it will be very cool. As a mom, I have to clean the ceiling because the kids have a habit of reaching up and putting their dirty hands on the ceiling…not so cool to see handprints on one’s ceiling.</p>
<p>I saw a very tall man with a t-shirt on that said, “NO. I don’t play basketball.”</p>
<p>momofthreeboys is right-it can be tough in middle school, high school but it should get better for you. Coaches and teams can go after you at school. We experienced that. If the sport is not for you, just say no! Husband’s brother is 6’10" and the brother’s son is approaching 6’11". I think it is hard for people that are shorter to fully appreciate the issues. It is very easy for any of us to say , oh, tall people get good jobs,etc. However, when you are a teenager and concerned about your height, fitting in,etc. , sometimes it is not easy.</p>
<p>Check out your local Tall Club for a scholarship application. :)</p>
<p>Tall is good; even if it weren’t, you can’t do a thing about it, so you might as well celebrate and embrace it!</p>
<p>MOWC, my son needs that tee-shirt!!</p>