Dating problems of tall women

Speaking as a 6'0 woman, I have to agree for the most part. Being a little tall as a woman confers many advantages that are simply not mirrored for men who are only a little short. I have the advantage of greater perceived authority in the workplace than many of my peers, and in the world of romance my long legs and height are considered statuesque and I am praised for my height frequently.

I am asked out less often than my shorter peers, but I certainly don't feel like that is due to being perceived as less attractive or feminine, but rather due to intimidation; men assume I won't date anyone taller than me so they don't bother, and that just cuts into the pool of guys willing to approach first.

I have never had any difficulty getting dates that could be chalked up to height (except one time), despite being 3 inches taller than the male average height in my area, and I think most taller women have a similar experience. The only dating problems we have are of our own making, i.e. insecurity wearing heels, or dating a shorter partner.

The only place I would disagree with you, OP, is when it comes to REALLY tall women. Talking 6'4 and up. They are absolutely regarded as unfeminine, and society is not kind to them. Men make jokes about them being giants and monsters, and generally dismiss them as people. I think women of extreme height truly do experience issues similar to those of short men, in the dating realm at least, though the typical tall woman does not.

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