How hard is it for short men in the dating world?

[psychokiller]

I'm in my late 20s now & only 5'7" but really never put myself out there due to health issues as well as never really caring to have a relationship. But how hard is it realistically for short guys to get dates with women? Since I constantly always hear the vast majority of women prefer taller men. I'm just curious about it with honest viewpoints from people on here since not to kiss ass, but this place seems to have genuinely good people on here.

[Spiderf 4]

You know it's hard out here for a shrimp.

[Deleted]

I'm 5'7 or 5'8 and I never had problems really.

[Reflecto]

It's hard for guys who are too short in the dating world. As well as guys too tall. And guys too ugly. And guys too handsome. And guys too poor. And guys too rich. And guys too smart. And guys too dumb. And guys who are too fat. And guys who are too skinny. And guys who are too muscular. And girls who follow any of those things too.

...I guess what I'm saying is the dating scene sucks for pretty much everyone, so don't bother worrying about your own weaknesses too much.

[psychokiller]

Feb 16, 2015 22:00:11 GMT -5 Spiderf 4 said:

You know it's hard out here for a shrimp.

lol I'm in decent shape at least. Go to the gym at least 3x a week & look decent enough I'd like to think. And been told that I'm a good looking guy & looking fairly young for my age.

[psychokiller]

Feb 16, 2015 22:04:06 GMT -5 Reflecto said:

It's hard for guys who are too short in the dating world. As well as guys too tall. And guys too ugly. And guys too handsome. And guys too poor. And guys too rich. And guys too smart. And guys too dumb. And guys who are too fat. And guys who are too skinny. And guys who are too muscular. And girls who follow any of those things too.

...I guess what I'm saying is the dating scene sucks for pretty much everyone, so don't bother worrying about your own weaknesses too much.

Well, I guess that's true. But of course taller guys have an advantage it seems like. Every place I look, the vast majority of women always say their ideal guy is around 6 feet or taller. I just don't want to be settled for by someone if they really don't prefer someone my height & rather be with someone taller deep down.

[metylerca]

Feb 16, 2015 22:00:38 GMT -5 @supersweetbotch said:

I'm 5'7 or 5'8 and I never had problems really.

Isn't 5'7"/5'8" about average?

[Unaffiliated]

At 5'5", I sure hope it's not going to really be that hard.

[Deleted]

Feb 16, 2015 22:29:58 GMT -5 metylerca said:

Feb 16, 2015 22:00:38 GMT -5 @supersweetbotch said:

I'm 5'7 or 5'8 and I never had problems really.

Isn't 5'7"/5'8" about average?

I have no idea. I'm just basing it on OP. Plus the weird thing I should mention all of my shorter coworkers through various of jobs usually have way more confidence then most coworkers and have more luck with the ladies. Perhaps it has something to do with confidence, taking care of themselves, approachable, and other desirable qualities?

[Dat Dude]

I'm 5'8, while my girlfriend is 5'10 (before putting on heels). Never caused us problems.

[metylerca]

Feb 16, 2015 22:42:09 GMT -5 @supersweetbotch said:

Feb 16, 2015 22:29:58 GMT -5 metylerca said:

Isn't 5'7"/5'8" about average?

I have no idea. I'm just basing it on OP. Plus the weird thing I should mention all of my shorter coworkers through various of jobs usually have way more confidence then most coworkers and have more luck with the ladies. Perhaps it has something to do with confidence, taking care of themselves, approachable, and other desirable qualities?

Being short, much like being tall or resembling Charlie Sheen, is an icebreaker.

["I'm Batman..."]

I'm 5'4", in metric that is forever alone.

[angryfan]

Feb 16, 2015 23:32:41 GMT -5 "I'm Batman..." said:

I'm 5'4", in metric that is forever alone.

God I wish. I'm 5'1", and I "love" the reaction of "You're the perfect guy, I wish I could find somebody just like you but taller".

I'm to the point where I can pretty much laugh about it, but it still sucks.

[psychokiller]

Feb 16, 2015 23:32:41 GMT -5 "I'm Batman..." said:

I'm 5'4", in metric that is forever alone.

Sucks. The thing that sucks is I possibly might not even be as tall as 5'7". It says that on my drivers license, but I might be closer to 5'6" than 5'7". I can't remember now, haven't had my height measured in a long time.

[Deleted]

I'm 5'8" and have no problems. Just be yourself, be confident and don't fall in love with every girl that crosses your path and you'll be fine.

[Hakumental]

Height is an advantage if you have it, but it's not required to beat the final level, if you get me. (Robert Downey Jr. is maybe 5'8, and that's me being very charitable about those sneakers he wears.)

You really do have to believe you are someone worth dating. The voice that's telling you that you're too short, too tall, too bald, too hairy, too pale, too dark, too scrawny, too fat, too uptight, too clumsy...recognize it for what it is: your mind looking for an excuse not to try. And while it's good to recognize where you can improve yourself and then do so, it's not good to talk yourself out of doing things that will grow you as a person. Dating is one of those things, if you want it to be. You should always prefer a resounding, emphatic, even brutal rejection to the gnawing regret of never knowing if you had a chance with something or someone awesome.

And I don't care what height you are, stand up straight.

[Glitch]

5'7 is short? Where exactly do you live? And how beautiful are these 7 foot amazons that inhabit your town?

[Cvslfc123]

I'm 6'2 and have never had a proper relationship, so I don't think height matters at all!

[Mozenrath]

Pat from Two Best Friends is 5'3 and he has a gorgeous girlfriend, so all hope is not lost.

[Hit Girl]

I'd date you, but "PsychoKiller" isn't a name that inspires a lot of trust.