<p>^Most of the things that were said were hypothetical (“would”). Have any girls on here been physically attracted to a shorter guy/dated a short guy? Do you consider shorter guys to be less capable than taller and average height guys? Do girls on here hate being taller than the guy in heels? I’m concerned about these things, and before I wasn’t really worried, but after I looked up what girls like online and in magazines like cosmo, I became really worried because height kept coming up as a deal-breaker.</p>
<p>^ I’m 5 ft. Every guy is gonna be taller than me, and that’s fact. There aren’t many guys out there who are 4’11". Please remember that there are short girls as well–in fact, I doubt girls who are shorter than 5 ft are going to find a guy who’s shorter than them. You keep acting as if all girls are 5’7" or taller and that they prefer guys who are equally as tall as or taller than them–guess what, not all girls are that tall, especially since the average female height in the US is 5’5"–two inches shorter than your height.</p>
<p>Ok, hopefully I can reassure you. I am a 5’5" male who is dating a 5’9" girl. Everything works out fine. Stop worrying and just live your life.</p>
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<p>^ You can’t save people like this from themselves.</p>
<p>My brother is 5’4 (my Dad is smaller) and he is in a stable relationship.</p>
<p>Height might be of some importance, but in the end it’s your personality and the rest of your looks that count. If you exude insecurity or arrogance, people will not approach you.</p>
<p>My brother had this problem too when he was your age; he was convinced his height meant he would never get a girlfriend. Then he got older, developed some confidence due to his achievements in other fields of life and voil</p>
<p>Most of the guys I’ve dated were in the 5’5" - 5’8" range. I was not more attracted to the taller ones. YOU are making a very poor example of short guys’ insecurity. Most of the shorter guys I know have very outgoing personalities that are attractive. The insecure ones mope in the corner playing on their phone - who wants to date that guy? Not because of height, but because of his less-than-inviting personality. </p>
<p>Men continue to grow into their early 20’s, so you could still gain some height. It’s girls who stop growing by 18.</p>
<p>Don’t do it! 5-7 is not that short, and any woman who has a problem with it isn’t good enough for you! This isn’t like coloring your hair. It’s major surgery, it’s painful, it’s dangerous, it’s expensive, and it can lead to serious complications.</p>
<p>I don’t know why I’m bothering.</p>
<p>Have any girls on here been physically attracted to a shorter guy/dated a short guy?
“You’re hot/cute/attractive. You look dapper/handsome/whatever today. Oh, you’re really good looking, it’s going to help you, trust me.” What-have-you. It’s probably not good for my already-enlarged ego, but whatever. I’m 5’6" and there’s a few of the things I’ve heard directed my way. Now, granted that I’m not a girl and so can’t actually answer the question… but still. It’s definitely a possibility to be short and attractive.</p>
<p>Do you consider shorter guys to be less capable than taller and average height guys?
Well, it’s harder to reach the top shelves, and in general anything that’s been set up too high. But no one’s accused me of gross incompetence beyond my usual laziness, either. And that has nothing to do with my height.</p>
<p>Do girls on here hate being taller than the guy in heels?
I do recall one of my friends’ sisters joking that she broke up with a guy because he was too short for her to wear heels. More seriously, it wasn’t the reason, but it did seem to be cause for a bit of irritation.</p>
<p>I’m concerned about these things, and before I wasn’t really worried, but after I looked up what girls like online and in magazines like cosmo, I became really worried because height kept coming up as a deal-breaker.
Why are you letting the internet and ‘Cosmo’ tell you what you should look like? I mean, it isn’t as though the internet or some magazine’s going to swoop down and transform you into God’s gift to women. Relax, chill out and go enjoy life. No point in worrying about what you can’t fix!</p>
<p>Everyone’s already pointed out the obvious downsides of leg lengthening surgery. Pretend that I’ve reiterated their arguments here, for brevity’s sake.</p>
<p>Best,
Piece</p>
<p>I believe the more important question is: why are you reading Cosmo?</p>
<p>You can’t be serious right? Men don’t stop growing til 21 I think and eventhen there’s lots of short girls that don’t want guys too tall.</p>
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<p>Yeah, I’m sure it’s your height that’s holding you back romantically…</p>
<p>5’7" isn’t even that short. It’s on the shorter side for American males but it is by no means abnormal (world average is 5’6" I think). Plus, tons of famous dudes are 5’7"-8": Zac Efron, Taylor Lautner, Mark Wahlberg, Darren Criss, etc. Yeah, I’m sure they’re having a hard time being short, what with all the hot poon that comes flying their way whenever they step out in public. </p>
<p>I’m 5’8" on a good day (and also half Indian, which you seem to view as an excuse) and have never had my height affect my ability to get girls. Most of the girlfriends I’ve had have approached me first, probably because I’m a witty, sarcastic a**hole and am fun to be around. </p>
<p>The reason you’re not getting girls is likely because you’re a combination of boring, insecure, immature, and bitter.</p>
<p>[you</a> can build one of these](<a href=“http://www.concurringopinions.com/archives/TortureRack.jpg]you”>http://www.concurringopinions.com/archives/TortureRack.jpg)</p>
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<p>looks really simple, and safe!</p>
<p>I didn’t even know that was a thing. I would consider getting it if the height gained was more substantial. I am about your height and would do it just for myself just because I would like to be taller, but the cost and small results don’t seem worth it.</p>
<p>I’m 5’4" and could only wish that I’m 5’7". Sure, the chances are decreased, but life hands you a deck of cards and you deal with it.</p>
<p>I have a few (male) friends who are even shorter than me (around 5’2") and most of them have great girlfriends.</p>
<p>At the same time, I have a few 6’0" friends who have trouble in the dating arena.</p>
<p>Look at improving your confidence instead. It’ll take you much further.</p>
<p>I’d like to have that surgery to be 6 foot 3…</p>
<p>until I remember how much it sucks already to ride in planes and cars for long periods of time. </p>
<p>Don’t be such a nancy, tall people have it hard too.</p>
<p>Well, short people live longer. lol.</p>
<p>And being tall can have its burdens ocasionally as well.</p>
<p>For me, being short would be a deal breaker, but so would other characteristics, and in a number of people’s eyes being short would actually be better.
“tons of famous dudes are 5’7”-8": Zac Efron, Taylor Lautner, Mark Wahlberg, Darren Criss"
DARREN CRISS is only 5’8"!!! That’s shorter than me, and I have loved him forever. Now he joins Josh Hutcherson in the too short pile…</p>
<p>My mum actually told me that if my dad had been short she would never have dated him :)</p>
<p>And yes, I’m too technologically challenged to quote properly</p>
<p>A girl this concerned about your height probably isn’t worth your time.</p>
<p>bad idea. don’t even consider it.</p>
<p>Wear elevator shoes if you have a large torso, instead of opting for this insane surgery. I’m 5’11.5 and wear 2 inch lifts in my shoes that put me quite close to 6’2, so when people as me my height I just say I’m “6’1” and it never fails. I feel pretty short at 5’11, I couldn’t imagine what you’re feeling at 5’7.</p>