I'm in the same boat. I'm 5' 11 1/4"I don't think it does, barring somebody being much taller/shorter than normal. The only thing I care about height-wise is I wish I would grow one more inch. 6' sounds so much taller than 5'11.
Actually, guys generally being taller than girls is a biological thing - I learned in a science class several years ago that guys tend to be about 1 1/2 inches taller than the mean height of their parents and girls tend to be about 1 1/2 inches shorter than the mean height of their parents.Anyways, on a more serious note, I'd say height does matter. It's accepted in society that guys are generally taller than girls; it's considered the norm. Of coarse, there's always people out there who don't care one way or another, but I think it has an effect on everyone's sub-conscious mind.
I guess the problem in my case is the lack of love.Echo, my girlfriend and I have those exact heights (I'm the taller one) and it's completely fine. I can rest my chin on her head and hold her in my lap, among other things. Heck, my roommate next year is 6'1" and dating a girl that's 4'11" and they make it work.
And if you're truly in love, it won't make a difference how tall you are. You make things work and ignore what others say.
Bullies are another thing. Sure, you don't want to deal with them, but if you have to, note, if you are bullied it DOES NOT mean you have a problem. The bully is the one with the problem! I don't despise guys who get bullied, and I am a girl. In fact, I despise the bully infinitely more. I have seen it in school, and off to the school discipline master I go to and report it, and the next day, he's toast.Being 6'1 means that I will more than likely be taller than my girl. Height seems to have some ties to masculinity. Height can also keep you from being picked on. Most shrimpy smart kids get bullied, but there are not many bullies willing to try a 6'1 190 pound dude.
I think most guys would rather have a girl who is shorter than them and vice versa.
Sorry to say (well actually I'm not), but that short guy is much better off without your friend.I know a lot of people are saying height doesn't matter, but I'd have to argue it does. I'm 5'9", somewhat short for a guy, and I'd feel very awkward with a girl taller than myself.
If you really want a vivid and true example of whether height matters, here's a great one: I have a female friend who has told a short guy who was interested in her, "I don't date short guys". Directly to to his FACE, no less! (She's not the subtlest of sorts)
In conclusion, this height only matters based on the individual. Props to those who can work around problems like this, but there are many people who feel too uncomfortable to do so.
Verily, just imagine what your female friend will say if she approaches some cute guy only to get told "I only date women with [insert bra size one cup larger than whatever she has]." What an insult!Sorry to say (well actually I'm not), but that short guy is much better off without your friend.
You can't help what you're compatible with. If a man's height is an issue for her, it doesn't make her shallow. If height is that much of an issue for you it could very well be considered a facet of your sexuality. I certainly couldn't find a midget attractive and I don't consider that any more discriminatory or shallow than my lack of sexual attraction to females.Verily, just imagine what your female friend will say if she approaches some cute guy only to get told "I only date women with [insert bra size one cup larger than whatever she has]." What an insult!
Agreed, and I think the bluntness of her statement was actually better than letting him down easily, because it sent the message of "I don't want you, nor will I ever" to the poor guy that might have wasted some time.You can't help what you're compatible with. If a man's height is an issue for her, it doesn't make her shallow. If height is that much of an issue for you it could very well be considered a facet of your sexuality. I certainly couldn't find a midget attractive and I don't consider that any more discriminatory or shallow than my lack of sexual attraction to females.
Sorry to say (well actually I'm not), but that short guy is much better off without your friend.
After she said what she did, yes, the guy was rather taken aback. But she apologized for any bad feelings she may have caused, because...Verily, just imagine what your female friend will say if she approaches some cute guy only to get told "I only date women with [insert bra size one cup larger than whatever she has]." What an insult!
...this was she was trying to convey. She wasn't trying to be rude or insulting, simply honest with this guy. Sure it hurts at first, but better for him to hear the truth straight up than to waste his time trying to woo a girl who has no interest in him.You can't help what you're compatible with. If a man's height is an issue for her, it doesn't make her shallow. If height is that much of an issue for you it could very well be considered a facet of your sexuality. I certainly couldn't find a midget attractive and I don't consider that any more discriminatory or shallow than my lack of sexual attraction to females.