I also am vertically challenged-- I am 5'3"--I am below average height--but it is very noticable when I am with my husband--who is very much above average height at 7foot tall- (yes that is SEVEN FOOT)!!!
We look like freaks together--there is a 21" height difference between us.
My husband still does not comprehend how short I am and how tall he is. We will be out somewhere and he will point to something up ahead--I will tell him I cannot see it--he keeps pointing and turning my head in the right direction--after having him squat to my level he realizes I never see anything beyond people's backs.
If you are interested in seeing our huge height difference--you can view our wedding pics at:
http://www.geocities.com/bru_family/wands.html
The best man in the pics is 6'6" and my maid of honor is about 5'4"
-Wendi