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aznaggiegirl07 said:

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i am 5'1, so 5'10 is considered tall

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Isn't this where we ask for pictures?

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Lucky for me, I married a guy who is 6'3

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my wife is taller than me at 5'10

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Are you gonna make us ask?

Apache said:

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my wife is taller than me at 5'10

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Are you gonna make us ask?

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No chance

I'm 5'10" which is really tall for my genetics. My mom was 4'10" my dad 5'8"

It is sad how much of a disadvantage it is to be a short male in our society. From Perplexity.ai

Being a short male in the USA comes with several disadvantages:

1. Professional challenges: Short men often face discrimination in the workplace. They are less likely to be promoted to leadership positions, with only a small percentage of Fortune 500 CEOs being shorter than average[1][3]. On average, taller individuals earn more money, with one study estimating an income difference of $789 per year for each additional inch of height[3].

2. Dating difficulties: Short men experience significant challenges in the dating world. They are statistically less likely to receive responses on online dating platforms compared to other demographic groups[1]. Many women express a preference for taller men, which can limit dating opportunities for shorter males[1][3].

3. Social perception: Short men often face negative stereotypes and prejudices. They may be perceived as less confident, less capable, or having "short man syndrome"[1]. In popular media, short men are frequently portrayed as jealous, conniving, or aggressive characters[3].

4. Psychological impact: The constant societal emphasis on height can lead to reduced self-esteem and confidence in short men. This may result in them being less likely to assert themselves in professional or social situations[2].

5. Physical limitations: Practical challenges include difficulty reaching high shelves, finding well-fitting clothes (especially pants), and feeling uncomfortable in crowds[4].

While these disadvantages exist, it's important to note that individual experiences may vary, and many short men lead successful and fulfilling lives despite these challenges.

Citations:
[1] https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-49567527
[2] https://www.reddit.com/r/short/comments/253f82/will_short_be_a_big_disadvantage_in_a/
[3] https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/a-diminutive-history-of-height-how-being-short-has-its-disadvantages
[4] https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/2c8zvz/short_men_of_reddit_what_are_the_pros_and_cons_of/
[5] https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2016/03/08/study-being-a-short-man-or-overweight-woman-linked-to-lower-life-chances/

AggieArchitect04 said:

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Being tall sounds great until you're on a commercial flight or your Uber driver shows up with a Ford Focus.

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Especially if you feel a draft.

jwoodmd said:

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KidDoc said:

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I'm 5'10" which is really tall for my genetics. My mom was 4'10" my dad 5'8"

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Username checks out (sorry, just couldn't resist)

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doc on doc violence.

I"m 5-11 and I feel any guy who is shorter than me is short, but if they are taller than me, then they are tall.

I'm perfectly average it seems. Hard to believe average is 5-9. I have two neighbors who are 6-4 and 6-5, and one that recently moved who was 6-6. That would mean we'd need a couple 5 foot guys on the street to average out, and no is even close to that short.

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62strat said:

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I"m 5-11 and I feel any guy who is shorter than me is short, but if they are taller than me, then they are tall.

I'm perfectly average it seems. Hard to believe average is 5-9. I have two neighbors who are 6-4 and 6-5, and one that recently moved who was 6-6. That would mean we'd need a couple 5 foot guys on the street to average out, and no is even close to that short.

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Lots of short Latino and Asian men in this country.

aznaggiegirl07 said:

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i am 5'1, so 5'10 is considered tall

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Mmmmm…..spinner.

CoachtobeNamed$$$ said:

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aznaggiegirl07 said:

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i am 5'1, so 5'10 is considered tall

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Mmmmm…..spinner.

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Or a wing nut.

infinity ag said:

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From what I have read, the average height of a man is growing. I see it all over the world. I wonder what the average height will be in 500 years. 7 feet?

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Alot of this has to do with improved nutrition in the third world.

Everyone sort of has a preprogrammed genetic maximum height.

This can be altered nd decreased via downward pressure due to stress, lack, of sleep, and poor nutrition.

It can be up regulated by artifical hormones like HGH and other developmental hormone replacement therapies.

On a related note average height is not a good metric to use because that's like taking a group of 20 NBA players that are 6'6 or taller and a group of 20 little people that are 4'6 and saying the average height of the entire group is 5'6.

Noone in that group is 5'6.

Median height for men which is what would happen if you lined up all the men in the USA by height and took the height of the guy smack dag in the middle is slightly less than the average (5'7ish vs 5'9 which is the average)

This is because the giants in the NBA and elsewhere skew the average upward.

There are ALOT more excessively tall people in the world vs 'little people' who are sub 5 feet. Which skews the average upward vs the mean.

If you picked 1,000 US men off the street most would fall in the 5'7-5'9 range.

The poster below proves my point regarding how average skews people's perception of short vs tall.

I am 6 feet tall and most(70% or so) men I meet are shorter than me.

I'd say 6'2" is tall, but not super tall. Very tall starts at 6'5". Short starts around 5'7". I'm 5'11", so I'm a little taller than average, definitely too tall to be short, but mostly too short to be tall.

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I'd say 6'2" is tall, but not super tall. Very tall starts at 6'5". Short starts around 5'7". I'm 5'11", so I'm a little taller than average, definitely too tall to be short, but mostly too short to be tall.

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What in your mind is "average height" in the US?
I'd say 5'9" as my guess.

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Ogre09 said:

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I'd say 6'2" is tall, but not super tall. Very tall starts at 6'5". Short starts around 5'7". I'm 5'11", so I'm a little taller than average, definitely too tall to be short, but mostly too short to be tall.

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What in your mind is "average height" in the US?
I'd say 5'9" as my guess.

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Hey my guess was right. Don't go by China numbers. We all know how Shanghai Statistics works.


https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-is-the-average-height-for-a-man

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The average height for men in the United States is 5 feet 9 inches. That number continues to change based on ethnicity, genetics and other factors. Non-Hispanic Black men in the U.S., for example, are, on average, 5 feet 9.3 inches tall, while Mexican-American men are, on average, 5 feet 6.9 inches tall.

The average height of men changes around the world according to data pulled from 2,181 population-based studies with 65 million participants in 200 countries from the Non-Communicable Disease Risk Factor Collaboration:

• Men in the Netherlands have the tallest average height at 183.8 centimeters (72.36 inches or 6 feet and 0.4 inches).
• Men in Timor-Leste have the shortest average height at 160.1 centimeters (63.03 inches or 5 feet 3 inches).

And average heights for men vary based on country and region:

• Australia: 5 feet 10 inches.
• Canada: 5 feet 10 inches.
• United Kingdom: 5 feet 10 inches.
• Jamaica: 5 feet 10 inches.
• China: 5 feet 9 inches.
• South Korea: 5 feet 9 inches.
• Brazil: 5 feet 9 inches.
• Fiji: 5 feet 8 inches.
• Egypt: 5 feet 8 inches.
• Kenya: 5 feet 7 inches.
• Mexico: 5 feet 7 inches.
• Afghanistan: 5 feet 6 inches.
• India: 5 feet 5 inches.
• Cambodia: 5 feet 5 inches.
• Indonesia: 5 feet 5 inches.
• Peru: 5 feet 5 inches.

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Sweating BulletS said:

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You know the stigma height was created by women and their list of requirements to date them. They all want at least 6'2" and taller. But they are 5' to 5'7". I have had friends that were "short" and no one messed with them, and if they did it was once. Some of my NCO's were hardcore dudes that got respect from officers, no messing around with them. And I have had friends that were muscular and taller than me with limp wristed dead fish handshakes. So a man is a man regardless of height, short kings in reality rule.

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Given this post, you must be short and some women have passed on you because of your height.

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No, MEPS the USAF and medical doctors have measured me at 5'10 3/4". Though I currently believe I am 5'10". They passed me but for other reasons. But oh well.

jwoodmd said:

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MelvinUdall said:

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Sweating BulletS said:

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You know the stigma height was created by women and their list of requirements to date them. They all want at least 6'2" and taller. But they are 5' to 5'7". I have had friends that were "short" and no one messed with them, and if they did it was once. Some of my NCO's were hardcore dudes that got respect from officers, no messing around with them. And I have had friends that were muscular and taller than me with limp wristed dead fish handshakes. So a man is a man regardless of height, short kings in reality rule.

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Given this post, you must be short and some women have passed on you because of your height.

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Yeah, that post was dripping with insecurity

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Yeah I guess so. It is funny to read comments on my comments. But I guess it is better than 6' under.

Replies from a 6'7" individual in bold below:

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1. Professional challenges: Short men often face discrimination in the workplace. They are less likely to be promoted to leadership positions, with only a small percentage of Fortune 500 CEOs being shorter than average[1][3]. On average, taller individuals earn more money, with one study estimating an income difference of $789 per year for each additional inch of height[3].

No experience with this as I work in an "office" environment. Aside from the usual comments about how tall I am, which the short people don't get because apparently that would be "rude", I don't really think there is a big difference.

2. Dating difficulties: Short men experience significant challenges in the dating world. They are statistically less likely to receive responses on online dating platforms compared to other demographic groups[1]. Many women express a preference for taller men, which can limit dating opportunities for shorter males[1][3].

You'd be surprised. I've been told that I intimidated women based on my size and that they were reluctant to go out with someone of my height.

3. Social perception: Short men often face negative stereotypes and prejudices. They may be perceived as less confident, less capable, or having "short man syndrome"[1]. In popular media, short men are frequently portrayed as jealous, conniving, or aggressive characters[3].

Do they also get complete strangers approaching them and saying "You think just because you are so big that you could kick my ass?!" And yes, this has happened to me on multiple occasions, most in college, but it still happens every couple of years. At least short men aren't constantly being asked how tall they are or if they play basketball, and this from complete strangers.

4. Psychological impact: The constant societal emphasis on height can lead to reduced self-esteem and confidence in short men. This may result in them being less likely to assert themselves in professional or social situations[2].

That's a two-way street pal, being above or below perceived averages both have the same effect.

5. Physical limitations: Practical challenges include difficulty reaching high shelves, finding well-fitting clothes (especially pants), and feeling uncomfortable in crowds[4].

Try fitting in cars, planes, roller coasters, or buying any clothes at all. Also, the theater be it for movies, concerts, or Broadway shows, there aren't extra room seats available outside of the handicapped section and I'm not handicapped. I've been kicked off of rides at theme parks because I was too tall. Sitting in airplanes is uncomfortable, and don't give me that crap about buying a second seat. It isn't the width, it's the depth. I've been told not to put my backpack in the overhead, but under the seat instead. Great, now where in the hell do my feet go?

And good luck finding pants with a 36-38" inseam off the rack at most places. Sure they have a "big and tall" section, but you have to be one or the other. You have to be tall and skinny, or just flat out fat. What about someone who is basically proportional to his size? Maybe with a little extra in the waist? When I see a 38"x38" pair of jeans in a store (which is very rare) I damn near jizz my pants. At least short people can buy a pair of jeans that are too long and have them cut off and hemmed. It's kind of hard to make a pair of jeans longer.

While these disadvantages exist, it's important to note that individual experiences may vary, and many short men lead successful and fulfilling lives despite these challenges.

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Tree Hugger said:

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Replies from a 6'7" individual in bold below:

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1. Professional challenges: Short men often face discrimination in the workplace. They are less likely to be promoted to leadership positions, with only a small percentage of Fortune 500 CEOs being shorter than average[1][3]. On average, taller individuals earn more money, with one study estimating an income difference of $789 per year for each additional inch of height[3].

No experience with this as I work in an "office" environment. Aside from the usual comments about how tall I am, which the short people don't get because apparently that would be "rude", I don't really think there is a big difference.

2. Dating difficulties: Short men experience significant challenges in the dating world. They are statistically less likely to receive responses on online dating platforms compared to other demographic groups[1]. Many women express a preference for taller men, which can limit dating opportunities for shorter males[1][3].

You'd be surprised. I've been told that I intimidated women based on my size and that they were reluctant to go out with someone of my height.

3. Social perception: Short men often face negative stereotypes and prejudices. They may be perceived as less confident, less capable, or having "short man syndrome"[1]. In popular media, short men are frequently portrayed as jealous, conniving, or aggressive characters[3].

Do they also get complete strangers approaching them and saying "You think just because you are so big that you could kick my ass?!" And yes, this has happened to me on multiple occasions, most in college, but it still happens every couple of years. At least short men aren't constantly being asked how tall they are or if they play basketball, and this from complete strangers.

4. Psychological impact: The constant societal emphasis on height can lead to reduced self-esteem and confidence in short men. This may result in them being less likely to assert themselves in professional or social situations[2].

That's a two-way street pal, being above or below perceived averages both have the same effect.

5. Physical limitations: Practical challenges include difficulty reaching high shelves, finding well-fitting clothes (especially pants), and feeling uncomfortable in crowds[4].

Try fitting in cars, planes, roller coasters, or buying any clothes at all. Also, the theater be it for movies, concerts, or Broadway shows, there aren't extra room seats available outside of the handicapped section and I'm not handicapped. I've been kicked off of rides at theme parks because I was too tall. Sitting in airplanes is uncomfortable, and don't give me that crap about buying a second seat. It isn't the width, it's the depth. I've been told not to put my backpack in the overhead, but under the seat instead. Great, now where in the hell do my feet go?

And good luck finding pants with a 36-38" inseam off the rack at most places. Sure they have a "big and tall" section, but you have to be one or the other. You have to be tall and skinny, or just flat out fat. What about someone who is basically proportional to his size? Maybe with a little extra in the waist? When I see a 38"x38" pair of jeans in a store (which is very rare) I damn near jizz my pants. At least short people can buy a pair of jeans that are too long and have them cut off and hemmed. It's kind of hard to make a pair of jeans longer.

While these disadvantages exist, it's important to note that individual experiences may vary, and many short men lead successful and fulfilling lives despite these challenges.

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Valid points but in over 100k encounters I have yet to encounter a family asking how to make their son shorter but they complain about their short sons or even tall daughters frequently.

Anyone hear of the 6-6-6 rule in dating?

AggieArchitect04 said:

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Anyone hear of the 6-6-6 rule in dating?

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Please to define this.

Tree Hugger said:

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AggieArchitect04 said:

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Anyone hear of the 6-6-6 rule in dating?

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Please to define this.

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6 feet tall
6 pack abs
6 figure income

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Tree Hugger said:

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AggieArchitect04 said:

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Anyone hear of the 6-6-6 rule in dating?

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Please to define this.

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6 feet tall
6 pack abs
6 figure income

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It's the new definition of a woman "not settling"

And has led to many run through women and cat ladies in the last 5 years.

Women....if you are listening....men do not behave the same way as women.

Just because you can get a guy to sleep with you, doesn't mean that same man will commit to you.

Men will sleep with just about anything that is not overly fat.

The term slump buster exists for a reason.

But when you are asking a man to commit to marriage, put himself at risk for all the pain and misery that comes with divorce and legally chain himself to you......

a man who is a 10 is not going to settle for a woman who is a 5.

The sexual liberation movement has led to many a cat lady because it has given women the delusion that she can rope the same kind of man into a relationship and marriage as will willingly hop into her bed after she swipes right on tinder.

There's some bitter dudes on this thread.

5'10" and up I would consider in the tall category. 6'2" here.

being tall is overrated. its burdensome for a man but its what women want ...


Im 6'5 ...i would know

I also used to be 6', but am now 5' 11''.

Now all of my sons and one of my daughters is taller than me.

Tallest son (so far) is 6' 6" but my 16 yr. old looks like he'll pass him up.

I think some of this is right. I only recently became familiar with the 6-6-6 thing. It wasn't around when I was dating. I only check 2 boxes at the moment.

I too would like a woman with a 6 figure income.

But she also needs to have a face like Natalie Portman, no less than D cups, and be able to cook.

If this sounds like a ****ty way to approach finding a partner it's because it 100% is.

And ladies, if by chance you find a 6-6-6 man, be assured you will have to keep him happy all the time because he will be approached by every female who is willing to satisfy whatever fantasies you aren't fulfilling.

Just like if I dated Margot Robbie.

Bruce Almighty said:

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There's some bitter dudes on this thread.

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how so?

AggieArchitect04 said:

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I think some of this is right. I only recently became familiar with the 6-6-6 thing. It wasn't around when I was dating. I only check 2 boxes at the moment.

I too would like a woman with a 6 figure income.

But she also needs to have a face like Natalie Portman, no less than D cups, and be able to cook.

If this sounds like a ****ty way to approach finding a partner it's because it 100% is.

And ladies, if by chance you find a 6-6-6 man, be assured you will have to keep him happy all the time because he will be approached by every female who is willing to satisfy whatever fantasies you aren't fulfilling.

Just like if I dated Margot Robbie.

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approached by every female?

You make it sound like 6-6-6 automatically makes you a decaprio or a Pitt.