Why do girls prefer tall guys? Are you one of them?

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  1. profile image49
    phillip_shinyposted 15 years ago

    Hello everyone,

    Do you have the idea why girls are attracted towards tall guys?

    1) They feel secure.

    2) They really want to see a man than a ordinary person.

    3) They want to have a broad and a tall shoulder to rest upon.

    4) They want to see their man to be bold.

    5) They want to differentiate their partner among a crowd.

    6) They feel tall guys to be safe and secure person to live with.

    But most of all, it is not mere attraction it comes from love...

    Love doesn't know tall or short. Only when seen outwards a man may be tall but really a true woman want to share a heart with her man..

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      Lady_Eposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      It is strange isn't it and admittedly - I'm one of them.  At 5ft 7, I prefer someone the same height as me or taller, otherwise I'd be constantly patting his head. smile

    2. Chelsea Styles profile image59
      Chelsea Stylesposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Your right... Love doesn't know short or tall. But, attraction knows all to well.  Most people start with attraction and then work up to love.

      Since attraction comes first, short guys tend to finish last.  Women have increasingly become more sophisticated and independent throughout history.  However, there are many things that are still very primal and instinctive.  It’s instinctive for women to want to feel secure and protected.   

      Is it fair?  Is it rational?  Is it necessary? Maybe it’s none of those things but… it’s the truth.

      1. skyskater profile image59
        skyskaterposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        sorry to stair this old opinion, but thoughts don't really age.. in my area and opinion, girls with low or average self esteem tend to choose someone they think they are in some way higher than. Someone they can feel safe with and have no fear of losing..

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      goldstoneposted 15 years agoin reply to this
    4. shamelabboush profile image57
      shamelabboushposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Are you short Phillip???

    5. free4india profile image60
      free4indiaposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Tall men have everything tall (err.. long !)

    6. FreeSpirit18 profile image61
      FreeSpirit18posted 15 years agoin reply to this

      I Love tall guys because I like to feel protected and sexy. For some reason tall guys make me feel wanted ans secure. I love the perks that come with the territory. I love standing on my tippy toes and kissing them. I Love them giving me piggy back rides, because im so high in the sky..I have been a fan of tall guys for ever...

    7. kawendie profile image60
      kawendieposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      I am 5'8" and my guy is actually a little shorter than me.  In the 17 plus years we have been together, many friends have commented and asked why I would be with a man shorter than I.  My answer has always been that his character and intelligence won me over and yes he can protect me if a need so arose.  The funny thing is, one friend who persistantly asked that question (for her it was all about height, hair color and eyes.) Married a man that is a good 3' shorter than her.

    8. rcrm89 profile image63
      rcrm89posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      It's just part of the equation of attraction...

      Height is supposedly an indicator of better genetic material - similar to a mesomorphic frame and symmetry.

      1. Sufidreamer profile image81
        Sufidreamerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        Don't know if this is true or not...but I like it big_smile

  2. relache profile image66
    relacheposted 15 years ago

    What makes guys make sweeping generalizations?  And what on Earth gave you the idea that height and security are linked?  Shorter men can be all of the qualities that you listed.

    Tall guys bang their heads on stuff, don't fit well in the seats at movie theaters or the symphony, and can sometimes change light bulbs without standing on ladders, that's all...

    1. Eaglekiwi profile image75
      Eaglekiwiposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Yea and they always have to stand in the back so the short arses can see lol

    2. profile image49
      phillip_shinyposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Well said... Really appreciate it...

  3. profile image0
    Wendi Mposted 15 years ago

    I wouldn't want to have bend over to kiss my guy...so he'd have to stand taller than I do.

  4. Eaglekiwi profile image75
    Eaglekiwiposted 15 years ago

    My 3 sons are all over 6ft and they are strong and handsome smile

  5. profile image0
    Wendi Mposted 15 years ago

    6ft is the perfect height for me.

  6. Misha profile image65
    Mishaposted 15 years ago

    My friend just happened to have a blog on the topic tongue

    http://howtogrowtall.net/

    1. profile image0
      cosetteposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      omg haha!!! Misha's new profile photo big_smile smile

      1. VioletSun profile image81
        VioletSunposted 15 years agoin reply to this

        That was my same reaction, LOL! lol

        And in answer to the forum's question, I am above average in height so prefer a man who is taller than me, but if my s/o had turned out to be shorter, I wouldn't have rejected him. wink

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        rednckwmnposted 15 years agoin reply to this

        Oh, I know, thats what I was going to say...way better then being a girl, although she was lovely.  smile oo la la...

    2. anjalichugh profile image67
      anjalichughposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Forget about the topic! What's with this profile pic, Misha? lol lol lol

      1. Misha profile image65
        Mishaposted 15 years agoin reply to this

        I am protesting against people calling her all kinds of names, mostly totally without any grounds smile

        1. Shirley Anderson profile image72
          Shirley Andersonposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          Misha!  You've....changed.

          1. Misha profile image65
            Mishaposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            He-he, I did Shirley smile

            1. Shirley Anderson profile image72
              Shirley Andersonposted 15 years agoin reply to this

              Very pretty!  You must give me the name of your hairdresser. smile

              1. Misha profile image65
                Mishaposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                Off-line Shirley, only off-line. I don;t want him to become too popular, you know? wink

  7. elisabethkcmo profile image82
    elisabethkcmoposted 15 years ago

    my husband was 6 ft, I'm 5 ft 2
    I find that tall men tend to be  confident,
    I think they get more respect just by being tall
    but I've known plenty of attractive and confident shorter men

  8. afilleul profile image60
    afilleulposted 15 years ago

    It depends on a girls height.  If she is 5"7 or taller a guy less than 5"11 feels like he is the same height as her.  Plus once a girl puts heels on she wants to still feel shorter than her guy.  It's not a feeling of security, it is a feeling of being small.  It is more comfortable to curl up with a guy and not feel like a giant.

    I agree with Wendi.  Bending down to kiss a guy just feels wrong.  Sorry short guys, but, there are far more girls under 5"5 than over.  There is plenty of girls out there for you.

    1. relache profile image66
      relacheposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Why?  I mean, who cares?

      You sound like you went to Cosmo Magazine Brainwashing 101...

  9. ediggity profile image59
    ediggityposted 15 years ago

    The real reason is so we can reach things in the cabinets.

  10. profile image0
    sneakorocksolidposted 15 years ago

    They assume only good things, then reality sets in and they realize, "This guy's a moron!" Thats when it's time to move back in with Mom because she loves you just the way you are and she can cook!

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    Eva Hanssonposted 15 years ago

    I've dated a couple of men who are shorter than I am.  I DO feel more comfortable with a guy who's at least my height, or I feel like an Amazon.  But, if the personality is there, it doesn't much matter to me.

  12. Lisa HW profile image62
    Lisa HWposted 15 years ago

    I don't understand why some girls/women prefer tall guys.    I like someone to be of average height, but I have no problem with someone being a short guy either.  Of course, I'm under 5' 4", so I have the luxury of not having to worry about towering over anyone.  smile  "On the taller side of average" is fine with me, but I'm not a fan of "tall beyond average".  smile  I disagree with pretty much of all those ideas about why women would prefer tall guys.

  13. Bard of Ely profile image77
    Bard of Elyposted 15 years ago

    I don't think that they do! I am a 6´2" man and throughout my life I have had very little success in atrracting women so speak from personal experience.

    1. profile image0
      Leta Sposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      aaaah.  Poor Bard.  You know, some expect you to go after them.  They still haven't gotten over that idea.  Could be it.  smile

  14. Pr0metheus profile image58
    Pr0metheusposted 15 years ago

    It's our large...... hands

  15. myownworld profile image69
    myownworldposted 15 years ago

    well, if u love him, the more the better. if u don't, he just sticks out like a sore thumb!

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    Leta Sposted 15 years ago

    In general, I don't think it is a valid statement.  At least not for women I know.  Too short...as in not typical or normal, it might be an issue, otherwise, no.

    And personally, I cannot say I prefer a guy who is very tall...over 6'2," say.

    1. Sufidreamer profile image81
      Sufidreamerposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      sad

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        Leta Sposted 15 years agoin reply to this

        Ah, Sufi!  wink  I'm only 5'4" lol. 

        My sister who is 5'2," has a 6'4" husband, so it's not like it is across the board.  I think you have a partner like that, yes?

        smile

        1. Sufidreamer profile image81
          Sufidreamerposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          My partner is 5'2" as well.

          Mind you, my girlfriend at university was a shade under 5'. It was difficult to fit in the same photo - either my chest or just the top of her head. hmm

          I much prefer being tall - nobody can see my bald spot big_smile

          1. profile image0
            Leta Sposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            Well, like LisaHW says, preferences are one thing.  Wittiness and a sense of humor however, are absolute requirements.  smile

            1. Sufidreamer profile image81
              Sufidreamerposted 15 years agoin reply to this

              They are very nice traits in a woman, too. For me, I love intelligence and deep, soulful eyes.

              Anyway, off to check flights to New York. Anjali has good taste and likes tall men tongue

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                Leta Sposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                lol!  Sufi, you are bad! wink

                And sneaking back to the forums, I see.

                1. Sufidreamer profile image81
                  Sufidreamerposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                  A little Saturday night naughtiness at the end of a very long week. big_smile

                  I was never really away, just avoided the politics and religion forums like the plague. Things seem to have calmed down a little, now.

                  1. profile image0
                    Leta Sposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                    A little.  Political pressure may have been applied, wink.  Resulting in 3-day bans for some of the worst offenses.  I believe it has helped some.

        2. Pr0metheus profile image58
          Pr0metheusposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          My girlfriend is 5'2" and I'm 6'3"... :-P

          1. profile image0
            sneakorocksolidposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            6'3"! Now that is impressive.

  17. Valerie F profile image59
    Valerie Fposted 15 years ago

    I've never cared much about height.

  18. Lisa HW profile image62
    Lisa HWposted 15 years ago

    1) They feel secure.
    (I already feel plenty secure.  smile  )

    2) They really want to see a man than a ordinary person.
    (I have known enough average and short men in my life who are very much "men", so I don't see height as the measure of who is a man.) 

    3) They want to have a broad and a tall shoulder to rest upon.
    (I don't think much about resting heads on shoulders, but all guys have guy's shoulders.  That's good enough for me.)

    4) They want to see their man to be bold.
    (I don't like bold people.) 

    5) They want to differentiate their partner among a crowd.
    (If I'm in a relationship with someone I can already differentiate them from a crowd.)

    6) They feel tall guys to be safe and secure person to live with.
    (Again, I've known enough average and short men who are strong, brave, and protective; if that's one someone is looking for.)

    To the short and average-height guys out there, I'm not the only woman who thinks as I do.  To the tall guys, it isn't necessarily enough to make women like me "rule you out".  It's just that we either don't particularly prefer "tall", don't care, or are willing to overlook what we see as "not all that appealing".   smile

  19. rmcrayne profile image96
    rmcrayneposted 15 years ago

    I prefer "short" guys.  I'm 5'4" and never wear more that 2" heels.  Although I have been with tall men, I can't dance cheek to cheek with a 6' tall man.  And I hate it when a man hunches down when dancing.

  20. Ivorwen profile image65
    Ivorwenposted 15 years ago

    The height of a guy in not an issue for me, but the size of his hands are!  His hands must be bigger than mine.  I cannot stand holding hands with a guy who's hand  are smaller... It feels like holding hands with a kid.

    Course, being married, I don't have to worry about things like that.  smile

  21. Davinagirl3 profile image60
    Davinagirl3posted 15 years ago

    My husband is 6'3" and I am 5'7".  I like it, that he is substantially taller than me, so I can wear really high heels when we go out.

  22. anjalichugh profile image67
    anjalichughposted 15 years ago

    Although height has nothing to do with a feeling of security, yet, I like the idea of walking beside a tall guy. smile

  23. Dame Scribe profile image55
    Dame Scribeposted 15 years ago

    It is awkward for a woman to bend down to kiss a guy tongue but for me a tall guy is nice. My sons are 6'+ and always threatening to step on me hmm

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      Lady_Eposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Lol. I don't know what's in our food these days. Kids seem to be growing taller than their parents by the age of 16.

  24. profile image48
    Redneckmanposted 15 years ago

    Hes a crossdresser at the weekends !

    1. Shirley Anderson profile image72
      Shirley Andersonposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Well, he does a convincing job of it.  Wonder who does his hair, I'll have to get the name of his hairdresser.

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        Redneckmanposted 15 years agoin reply to this

        I think I do as well this dating site hasn't got me one date yet. !

        1. Shirley Anderson profile image72
          Shirley Andersonposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          Poor guy!  smile  Bet we can hook you up...are you AT ALL particular?

          1. profile image48
            Redneckmanposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            Long as she has a pulse lady but you are mighty purdy are you free ?

  25. Cranoo profile image60
    Cranooposted 15 years ago

    I'm 6ft 3" and very street wise, all my mates are big time drug dealers and some are in prison for murder I went a different way though i'm only 22 so I want a different life but I seen alot in my short life.

    So if was in my girlfriends flat and someone broke in, she wouldn't have to worry because I would stab them repeatedly without hesitation. If I had an oppurtunity to cut his throat I wouldn't flinch or hesitate to defend my girl i'd rather him hurt than my girlfriend hurt or me.

    I think that's a good thing ya need to be able to take care of her physcially and they feel fuzzy when ya're look that.

    But I don't mean act the hard man either

    1. profile image48
      Redneckmanposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      You are deff on drugs for sure lol !

  26. Wayne Tully profile image63
    Wayne Tullyposted 15 years ago

    I'm a tall dude, but my middle leg is way bigger...er honest!

    1. profile image48
      PirateGirlposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Thats original.

      1. Wayne Tully profile image63
        Wayne Tullyposted 15 years agoin reply to this

        Yes it's the original tully tugger!!

        1. profile image48
          PirateGirlposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          Lol you are funny, I like that in a guy.

  27. Sufidreamer profile image81
    Sufidreamerposted 15 years ago

    Hey, Shorty big_smile

    1. profile image0
      Leta Sposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Just HOW tall are you, Sufi?? smile

      1. Sufidreamer profile image81
        Sufidreamerposted 15 years agoin reply to this

        6'4" - an extra inch makes all the difference big_smile

  28. Dame Scribe profile image55
    Dame Scribeposted 15 years ago

    Now I feel awkward flirting with you Misha hmm tongue lol lol

  29. profile image59
    logic,commonsenseposted 15 years ago

    Not only am I tall, I have big hands and big feet! smile

    1. Pearldiver profile image67
      Pearldiverposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      You're LUCKY!!!! smile

      I've only got paws..... But It's Really About how big your Tail is and how well you wag it lol

  30. broussardleslie profile image73
    broussardleslieposted 15 years ago

    It's plain and simple for me - security.

  31. profile image0
    Fountain of Infoposted 15 years ago

    Well I'm 5'7 1/2 so I prefer taller guys, I don't mind short guys though, there are plenty of nice, confident, attractive shorter guys, but I just don't like feeling like I'm bigger than them hmm  lol I feel if I'm with a shorter guy, we are disproportionate

  32. Ambition profile image60
    Ambitionposted 15 years ago

    i am 6ft 2 inches tall, will i do for you smile

  33. profile image0
    Fountain of Infoposted 15 years ago

    lol 6'2 is perfect haha

  34. Ambition profile image60
    Ambitionposted 15 years ago

    kewl, whats ur real name gal

    Just wondering

  35. profile image0
    Fountain of Infoposted 15 years ago

    lol I go by nelly haha  what about u?

  36. Ambition profile image60
    Ambitionposted 15 years ago

    nelly, sounds easy to ears,

    i am jeff

  37. profile image0
    Fountain of Infoposted 15 years ago

    lol of course its easy on the ears..whats a nickname for haha nice to meet u tongue

  38. Ambition profile image60
    Ambitionposted 15 years ago

    nelly whats ur country, i can organize a similar to eurotrip myself

    smile

  39. profile image0
    Fountain of Infoposted 15 years ago

    huh? lol I live in the United States........lol

  40. Ambition profile image60
    Ambitionposted 15 years ago

    kewl, no need for euro trip then,

    which state
    smile

  41. profile image0
    Fountain of Infoposted 15 years ago

    California.......I gotta go to bed haha I have work in the morning

  42. Ambition profile image60
    Ambitionposted 15 years ago

    hey, sweet dreams, nice to talk to you

  43. profile image0
    Fountain of Infoposted 15 years ago

    yh see ya round lol

  44. Pearldiver profile image67
    Pearldiverposted 15 years ago

    Well All Right: That's Done and Dusted and easier than a sniff in the park! lol 
    Wow.... What a slick pickup line yikes

  45. profile image0
    Adnan Habibposted 15 years ago

    Oh those ladies preferred long guys really disappointed me... lol.. just because i will remain out of their syllabus forever...

    1. profile image50
      Perezidentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Sorry to hear that stumpy.

  46. gamerjon profile image58
    gamerjonposted 15 years ago

    It really doesn't matter whether the guy is as tall as a NBA player or what, what most important is how he is going to treat his girl. The inner is what most girls are looking for nowsaday, looks are secondary.

  47. Shalini Kagal profile image54
    Shalini Kagalposted 15 years ago

    Maybe it shouldn't matter - but it does for many! I'm one of them and tall it is!

    @Misha - nice pic smile

  48. MAYRAPINK profile image59
    MAYRAPINKposted 15 years ago

    i just dont want to feel "big" and next to a short man, regardless if im a size 5 i will feel BIG as in.. hmm "too much woman" i know, i know.. unfair but thats just me. I like to hold on to my man, not the other way around

  49. habee profile image93
    habeeposted 15 years ago

    I've ben attracted to all sorts of different men in my lifetime, but I've noticed that I seem to be drawn to short, stocky guys with dark hair and moustaches. Not TOO short - about 5'8" or so.

  50. profile image0
    rednckwmnposted 15 years ago

    I like men....
    but really, I do tend to like taller then me  guys. And, sorry if its a generalization, but...I DO want a shoulder to rest my head on. sorry if thats bad, but ...well..its nice.

    1. shamelabboush profile image57
      shamelabboushposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      I can understand that? I have a big shoulder and I am 8.2 ft if you still wanna rest wink

      1. profile image0
        rednckwmnposted 15 years agoin reply to this

        HAHHAH.  Really?
        I could use a break.....

        1. shamelabboush profile image57
          shamelabboushposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          You could a ladder as I see smilesmile

          1. profile image0
            rednckwmnposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            I have a step stool, and an extreme desire to NEVER give up...it gets me by...

            1. shamelabboush profile image57
              shamelabboushposted 15 years agoin reply to this

              Well, what are you waiting for then??? Give it a try...

            2. Pearldiver profile image67
              Pearldiverposted 15 years agoin reply to this

              Shame on Your Mouth!! lol (Sooooooooo Smooth smile)

              1. shamelabboush profile image57
                shamelabboushposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                That's something, really smile

                1. profile image0
                  rednckwmnposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                  *sigh*
                  I give up....
                  my mouth?....what did I do?

                  1. shamelabboush profile image57
                    shamelabboushposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                    No worries, I got over it...

 
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