Why does height matter and should it?

[Barcode]

After having some lunch break discussions with some of the nurses we began discussing attractiveness and what we see in potential mates. I was astounded to hear, in unison, many of the women in staff that like tall men. Upon asking them why they like tall men majority of them believe being tall resembles "security." So I began thinking how did this social phenomena of height equivalent to being secure in a relationship? What social phenomena occured that influenced women to think this way?

For the record I am well aware of the hunter-gather model along with physical traits that are suitable, rather than discussing science I would rather stick to discussing why being tall matters to women, and even men....

 

[atanu]

After having some lunch break discussions with some of the nurses we began discussing attractiveness and what we see in potential mates. I was astounded to hear, in unison, many of the women in staff that like tall men. Upon asking them why they like tall men majority of them believe being tall resembles "security." So I began thinking how did this social phenomena of height equivalent to being secure in a relationship? What social phenomena occured that influenced women to think this way?

For the record I am well aware of the hunter-gather model along with physical traits that are suitable, rather than discussing science I would rather stick to discussing why being tall matters to women, and even men....

I have a dirty idea regarding this. But my current hero, Xavi is only 5' 7''.

 

[methylatedghosts]

Height does matter. Taller people are more powerful...

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‪Invader Zim - My Tallest (Clip)‬‏ - YouTube

 

[Madhuri]

Generally speaking, women are attracted to a powerful mate- power represents security. Being enveloped in a hug by a man is a fantastic feeling- short and petite males aren't going to give that kind of protective hug unless their partner is proportionately tiny.

Having said that, being tall isn't a necessity in order to attract women. If a male is powerful in a different aspect, they can be very attractive. A very confident or intelligent short guy might be just as attractive as a tall guy.

I never used to care about the height of my mate, but my tastes change from time to time. These days I like a tall and buff(ish) guy- really masculine! (ie/ Alexander Skarsgard)
However, for years I much preferred the sweet geeky types (ie/ Elijah Wood)

But yes, tall is symbolic of power/security, and that power/security is what attracts girls. But height is only one characteristic that is symbolic of power, so a short guy just needs to find his own strength.

 

[Revoltingest]

Randy Newman single handedly caused the phenomenon.
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‪Randy Newman - Short People‬‏ - YouTube

 

[ninerbuff]

Lol, probably because if you're taller you look slimmer.

 

[Revoltingest]

If you're taller, you don't look short.

 

[ChristineES]

I've always preferred shorter men, but, to me, there are much more important things to worry about than height, weight, etc.

 

[Revoltingest]

I've always preferred shorter men, but, to me, there are much more important things to worry about than height, weight, etc.

Money.
Hostas.
Bringing home the bacon.

 

[Madhuri]

Money.

Love it!!!

 

[Kilgore Trout]

It makes them feel like they're with their daddy.

 

[Madhuri]

It makes them feel like they're with their daddy.

Eww :cover:
You Freudian, you

 

[Terrywoodenpic]

In the UK at least a majority of rich successful people are Tall.
Surveys have shown that Tall people do better in interviews.

So how do you explain Bernie Ecclestone @ 5ft 2.5 inches

Quotes..."women should be dressed in white like all the other domestic appliances."
"If you have a look at a democracy it hasn’t done a lot of good for many countries"

 

[Revoltingest]

In the UK at least a majority of rich successful people are Tall.
Surveys have shown that Tall people do better in interviews.
So how do you explain Bernie Ecclestone @ 5ft 2.5 inches

Easy one.
Only a majority of such people are tall.
He's in the minority.

 

[Terrywoodenpic]

Easy one.
Only a majority of such people are tall.
He's in the minority.

He is ugly with a beautiful 6ft 2inch ex wife who departed with $1 billion.
He now has an equally tall Brazilian girlfriend.

 

[Revoltingest]

Napoleon complex?

 

[atanu]

Money.
Hostas.
Bringing home the bacon.

All of these taller men do better, especially the last. They can better kill a pig and come home slinging the prize on their wide shoulder.

 

[Songbird]

I have no height preference. I do like strength, humility, and wit.

 

[Revoltingest]

I like tolerance....especially for the engineering mindset.

 

[Mathematician]

I'll add some vulgarity since we've already covered protection.

Sexually, men like to feel in control and women like to feel like they're controlled. If a woman is submissive it is a sign to the man that she enjoys his company. If a man is controlling it shows that he's passionate - he "can't control himself" and she enjoys it.

It's not a proposal one should make in a Women's Study class, but it's blatantly obvious that in the context of modern society a lot of women like to have a man who will, in the bedroom, slap them around a little, throw them up against a wall, and so on. A short man, even if toned, does not easily convey this type of strength.