Aiming High

cheerfulgreek · #1 01-22-2008, 04:12 PM

I was reading in "Psychology Today" mag. and it was saying that a new study reveals just how strong our preferences are for the taller-man-shorter-woman duo. Researchers found that only 23% of men would consider dating a woman taller than they are. Women were even bigger snobs.

Only 4% were open to breaking the romantic tradition.

I think there may be a thread on this, but I was posting this one because I honestly think most women would date a shorter man if he had copious resources. A prime example would be Tom Cruise/Katie Holmes/Nicole Kidman.

I prefer taller regardless, but would you go shorter if he had a great personality and a little money (lol). Guys, would you date a woman that was taller than you?

I wish there was a way we could get a % bar going on this one.

DSTCHAOS · #2 01-22-2008, 04:21 PM

I'm short and I don't encounter too many men shorter than I am.

The ones I have encountered weren't too attractive, except for a couple. Some of them felt they had to be asswipes or obsessed with themselves to make up for their short stature.

I'm attracted to a certain look and I always find that in men who range from 4" to 1'5" taller than I am.

There's no man shortage so I've never had to venture to men who are 5' tall.

Dionysus · #3 01-22-2008, 04:28 PM

My preference is 5'6'' to 5'9'', average weight, regardless of gender. I would choose short over too skinny.

KonfidentOne · #4 01-22-2008, 04:31 PM

I don't think I could date someone shorter than me. I'm only 5'2", and thats stretching it about a quarter inch, lol. I've come across two guys that were about my height, tried getting to know them, but it could have never been more than a friendship. I like a guy to be at least as tall as I am with heels on as a minimum, because I wear them alomost daily (which means he can't be any shorter than about 5'7") My preference however, is at least 5'11, 6' even. And there's no such thing as too tall

AlethiaSi · #5 01-22-2008, 04:32 PM

I'm 5' 8" and I come across quite a few guys who are shorter than I am, it's kind of a big turnoff for me.
I at least like for guys to be 2 inches taller than I am. If I met a guy who was shorter than me but we clicked well, I suppose I would give it a shot.

My best friend is the same height as me and is approached constantly by shorter guys. She has dated guys that are about her height or shorter, but prefers guys that are taller.

Dionysus · #6 01-22-2008, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by KonfidentOne

I don't think I could date someone shorter than me. I'm only 5'2", and thats stretching it about a quarter inch, lol. I've come across two guys that were about my height, tried getting to know them, but it could have never been more than a friendship. I like a guy to be at least as tall as I am with heels on as a minimum, because I wear them alomost daily (which means he can't be any shorter than about 5'7") My preference however, is at least 5'11, 6' even. And there's no such thing as too tall

I thought you were a guy and a Kappa.

cheerfulgreek · #7 01-22-2008, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by KonfidentOne

I don't think I could date someone shorter than me. I'm only 5'2", and thats stretching it about a quarter inch, lol. I've come across two guys that were about my height, tried getting to know them, but it could have never been more than a friendship. I like a guy to be at least as tall as I am with heels on as a minimum, because I wear them alomost daily (which means he can't be any shorter than about 5'7") My preference however, is at least 5'11, 6' even. And there's no such thing as too tall

You're 5'2", so you shouldn't have a problem at all.

Geez, he can be the sweetest guy ever, but if he's shorter than me, it's just not gonna work out.

cheerfulgreek · #8 01-22-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Dionysus

I thought you were a guy and a Kappa. Or is Senusret I no longer our "token" gay guy?

lol lol lol. I was thinking the same thing too, but I just assumed he was a she after I read that post.

KonfidentOne · #9 01-22-2008, 04:49 PM

No... I'm definitely 100% woman, straight, and i'm a member of a national service organization, not an NPHC organization... (Though we do operate very closely with one)

Benzgirl · #10 01-22-2008, 05:05 PM

I'm 5'4" and have never gone out with anyone shorter than me. But then, what percentage of single men are?

I had one date with a guy that was 5'7". Most men I date are at least 6' tall. I don't have any objection to men that are say 5'9" or taller, but less than that I just don't find them attractive. It's not to say I wouldn't date them, though.

And, if they are skinny (tall or short), forget it.

LatinaAlumna · #11 01-22-2008, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

I prefer taller regardless, but would you go shorter if he had a great personality and a little money (lol).

A couple of years ago, I went on two dates with a short guy (he claimed we were the same height--5 ft. 3 in.--but I was taller than he was even in my flatest flats!). I came to find out on the first date that he was quite loaded. Didn't make any difference. I felt like I was out with a little boy and I just couldn't do it. Perhaps that's shallow, but I figure that if men can prefer a certain body type, I can prefer a certain height!

This is the only guy I've been out with who was under 5 ft. 11 in...going back to 8th grade, lol!

IlovemyAKA · #12 01-22-2008, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dionysus

I thought you were a guy and a Kappa.

lol--why did I think the same thing until I read her post? It makes sense now; she's a Kappa sweet.

When Doves Cry · #13 01-22-2008, 06:39 PM

I'm only 5'4" so most guys are taller than i am
But once, last semester, I went to the bars with some guy friends
And I danced with one of them and it felt reeeally weird because he was shorter than I was. He was kind of drunk and wouldn't take his hands off me. The attention was nice but I stopped it when he tried to kiss me .
Guys shorter than I am just don't attract me.I think it's because i'm already short so a guy shorter looks just weird to me. However, fi I was like 5'8" or something, I dont think I'd mind as much.

aephi alum · #14 01-22-2008, 08:17 PM

I'm only 5'2", so there aren't too many men out there who are shorter than I am. But height is not as important to me as other factors, like personality, intelligence, and sense of humor.

CULater · #15 01-22-2008, 08:27 PM

so many of us 5'2 here!! The only men i've dated have been 6' and up. My mom is about 3'' taller than my dad (i'm shorter than both alas), and it is definitely weird. I'm not the best at judging height (unless you are really tall or short), but somehow, I only go for guys at least 6', go figure.