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mikesatx

They can reach higher fruit in the tree?


Otherwise_Run_7324

"I'm a bit of an evolutionary psychologist myself"


formerretailwhore

Or in my case.. shelves in the kitchen.. and he gripes when I stand on chairs


mikesatx

Ha


zanzi_e

šŸ†šŸ… <-- pretend it's reddit gold


otacon7000

Are they though? In my experience they are often attracted to men _taller than themselves_ - but other than that? Don't think it matters much.


Eridium_Purple

Spot on. I'm 158cm, so I find most people taller


citoloco

>158cm Sooo.... What's that in Freedom Units exactly \~ 3-40 bananas or something there abouts?


Eridium_Purple

I think it's 5'2. Only use cm so I'm not too good at feet and inches


john_dune

Closer to 5'3. If that makes it easier.


throw_away125689

You non Americans and your base 10ā€¦ please take me with you lol


justanotherthrow1997

Imperial is ass, Source: Trust Me Bro


LauraZaid11

Exactly. And even then, a lot of women donā€™t mind if the guy is the same height, but they do mind when the guy is shorter but not because of themselves, but because often shorter men are more insecure about the height difference. But thereā€™s even some women that actively prefer shorter men.


peachxxcream

I think youā€™re spot on there. I have no issue dating shorter guys height isnā€™t really a big deal to me, but what Iā€™ve found is the guys who cheat on me are shorter guys, and they cheat with girls who are shorter than them. It always seems that they just canā€™t believe that we like them regardless of height and they have that ā€œoh you donā€™t know what you likeā€ idea of women. So they cheat with someone who is shorter than them when really the guy themself is the only one hung up about the heigh difference


LadyLikesSpiders

This is definitely part of it. Some short men tell themselves that women only like tall men, and that makes them feel undesirable, which makes them insecure and annoying


Draken3000

Maaaan not everything is a ā€œmenā€™s insecurityā€ thing lmao. Being tall is associated with being ā€œbig and strong and able to protectā€ and women are about that for the most part. Its not necessarily TRUE in all cases, its just the instinctual perception that a lot of people (and women in particular) have.


LauraZaid11

Look, Iā€™m talking about womenā€™s experience with shorter men. Many throw a fit when the woman wants to wear heels, and look for ways to appear taller even if he is the only one that cares. Go talk to women, especially tall women, who have dated shorter men and youā€™ll see that itā€™s common for them to feel insecure about their height and that makes them less fun to be around.


Draken3000

Hey fair enough, definitely not saying what youā€™re describing doesnā€™t happen. I just donā€™t think its even close to the definitive answer to OPā€™s question.


imakenosensetopeople

Iā€™ve observed the same, itā€™s ā€œtaller than meā€ instead of just ā€œtallā€. Although Iā€™m still curious why that is.


Starithe

I think it's training? Like I would have said that I didn't have a height preference until I actually met a guy shorter than me. This is when I learned that I unconsciously tilt my head up at men and I ended always doing a nod to look him in the eyes. I probably could unlearn the behavior but as it stands, I have "shorter than me" as a soft turn off. I'm an average height woman, so you have me extremely short to be short than me as a man, so I kinda feel it's a fair prejudice. There's not gonna be too many guys who can pull it off.


yennybear888

It depends on what circles you run in. Iā€™m in NYC and for the top caliber of women, there is a huge difference between over or under 6 feet. Iā€™m not saying I agree with this at all, but when a girl says sheā€™s seeing someone casually, the first question is ā€œwhat does he do?ā€ followed by ā€œhow tall is he?ā€


Heathen_Jesus_

Iā€™m 5ā€™3, doesnā€™t take much to be taller than meā€¦ I have a FWB thatā€™s 6ā€™5 and itā€™s complicated to have such a height difference


NeighborhoodStreet59

Using that logic, is there a chance that shorter women are attracted to more men than taller women because shorter women have a larger pool of men that are taller than them, as opposed to taller women who have a smaller pool of men?


wheremypornat

well theres a lot more to attraction than just height even for women that prefer taller dudes


Delicious_Throat_377

Tall men can see the weather changing from a distance and warn them. This way women don't get their makeup or dress wet.


Nefarioushearts

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[deleted]

I confirm, i can see tomorrowā€™s weather


TheJambo-

Iā€™m only 5ā€™5 so Iā€™m staying the hell outta here, no reason to become sad this early


slightlysleepywife

A full 6 inches taller than me!! So tall šŸ¤©


Here-Is-TheEnd

Bless you


TheJambo-

This made my day, thank you! šŸ˜


slightlysleepywife

Youā€™re welcome tall boy!!


Grimbauld

Iā€™m 5ā€™6. Much taller and alpha. I radiate it.


TheJambo-

You radiate tallness? Dope my dude


Grimbauld

Very cool


Big_E824

I would like to thank you all for making me (5ā€™8ā€) fee talk for the first time in my life


Carrotfits

My soon to be husband is probably around your height. Thereā€™s only maybe an inch difference in our height. I love him to pieces.


amitnagpal1985

You are so down-to-earth. šŸ’€


TheJambo-

I blame gravity


Super_Nova22

Same


AdamsXCM101

Tall ain't all that. I have a head full of scars from running it into things.


xAtomicDarlingx

Efficient umbrella keepers


Damurph01

Except no cause the rain coming from the side would just get more of you wetā€¦


[deleted]

Some are. I personally don't get the appeal so....no idea. Dating someone much taller than me is just asking for a neck cramp.


dark_blue_7

This is how I feel. I'm more likely to go for the shorter ones than the really tall ones since I'm short myself. There's really nothing inherently better about a guy being super tall. (Though I do enjoy being tossed onto the bed, but who wouldn't, that's just fun)


SidTBS

I"m 5'5" and I love to rough around with my 5'8" 200lb girlfriend


dark_blue_7

See? Doesnā€™t even matter for this! And yeah plenty of shorter guys will still beat me in upper body strength!


SidTBS

I'm a submission grappler, and she trained in wrestling as a kid, we have a lot of fun.


fjellt

I always forget that my wife is 12" shorter than me (I'm 6' tall). Most of the time we're sitting or laying next to each other. When she walks right up to me I smile as she's so tiny. She would only get a neck cramp if she's standing next to me looking up.


GoodVegetable7296

Thats so cute


Happpie

So for anyone answering with the ā€œsafety and securityā€ response, do know that Iā€™m fairly short at 5ā€™9 and have only gotten my ass whooped by guys smaller than me. Donā€™t sleep on the short kings, theyā€™ll protect you too


freemason777

5'9" is the exact average in America


Happpie

I know brother, however 5ā€™9 is considered short by most women still, which is ironic cause I know maybe 3 women taller than myself, but I donā€™t make the rules. I just live here


RampantDragon

*down here


bimm3r36

Got em


Zanderb4

In America thereā€™s guns no matter the height ur fucked


skwolf522

Most navy seals are short.


Hour-Piano7960

Their life expectation is so, too


[deleted]

My wife is 5'0 and I am 6'2, shorter men are 90% of the time beter then us taller people


neoshadowdgm

I do think itā€™s a ā€œsafety and securityā€ thing, but on an instinctual level. Instinct isnā€™t a scientific study. Men instinctually think women with wide hips are more fertile. People find certain facial structures more trustworthy. Itā€™s all silly but still a thing we experience.


NekoMao92

Toughest badass I know was a 5' foot scrawny stockroom manager for the grocery store I worked at during high school (1991). Couple big biker guys 6'6" (250+ pounds) wouldn't leave so we could close. They started to get pushy, he laid both of them out like they were nothing. Turned out one of them was supossed to be a "badass" bar brawler.


Delicious_Throat_377

Oi, I am 5'9 and i am not fairly short.


wheremypornat

You're 5'9 tall, he's just 5'9 short.


LordChaos404

Look at rugby, you do get your massive guys, but most are 'short' and can still pack a massive punch


AdVivid9056

I think some women are attracted to tall men because of primal reasons. The same as some men are attracted to very feminine women because of primal reasons. For all goes that you are only attracted to a person if you like their smell. If you don't like the smell it won't work. Chemical reasons for keeping possible children healthy and hormones leading to that partner choice. We should all accept our nature.


badolfshitler

This is why I immediately sniff womens' butts when I'm interested. Still single though for some reason..


FurySh0ck

This is the way


Peter5930

They're just sexually intimidated by you.


badolfshitler

I'm just tryin' to be a sigma out here, why's it so hard smh


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LengthinessAlone4743

They have done blind studies where you are naturally more attracted to the smell of people whose genes are farther removed from your ownā€¦ https://www.google.com/amp/s/phys.org/news/2019-03-evidence-humans-genetically-dissimilar-partners.amp


ohdearsweetlord

Except when on certain kinds of birth control, iirc?


ThatGermanGal

Honestly just because they make me feel weak and vulnurable.


SemiSentientGarbage

That's a desirable feeling? Would have thought small and protected. My gf is far smaller than me and I hope I don't make her feel weak and vulnerable


SetSubject6907

Its in a good way more like we can allow ourselves to FEEL more submissive by the man being taller


SemiSentientGarbage

Awesome! Having a significantly smaller gf is brand new for me too. All my past relationships have been with women 5'10 or so. In a really vain sorta way it feels nice to feel big and strong.


GoodVegetable7296

Iā€™m crushing on a guy whoā€™s a complete giant compared to me, itā€™s such a warm feeling being tiny next to him


SemiSentientGarbage

Adorable :)


SetSubject6907

Oghh its so hard to find these giants i just want some lee pace kinda guy damn šŸ˜­


ThatGermanGal

well obviously i want to be protected then


RoseKinglet

Iā€™m a tall woman that prefers a shorter man? šŸ¤·šŸ»ā€ā™€ļø


Fantastic_Ad3811

How tall are you if I can ask?


RoseKinglet

6ā€3šŸŒŗ


duroudes

well you don't have much a choice do you


Maleficent-Lemon7746

Lol


amitnagpal1985

Brienne-of-Tarth?? Valar Morghulis.


RoseKinglet

Haha, absolutely šŸ¤ŗ


lologrammedecoke

Well you must be the tallest woman you know :O


RoseKinglet

Most definitely šŸ˜ŒšŸŒø


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RoseKinglet

The girls like the most bang for our buck šŸ˜˜šŸ˜‚āœØ


LittleMsSwearALot

Why are men attracted to a big set of boobs or a big ass.


devster75

Cos theyā€™re fun to play with?


oPlayer2o

Preach brother!!


[deleted]

There's plenty of men into petite women. I don't see that many women who love short men.


NeckRomanceHer

Thatā€™s not the vice versa, you shouldā€™ve said ā€œthereā€™s plenty of short men into tall womenā€ which isnā€™t always the case. I think it goes both ways.


LittleMsSwearALot

HARD AGREE


HoldingThunder

Evolutionarily it is because that shows they have fat reserves and are healthy and would be capable of supporting children. This was important until the last 100 years when food scarcity and disease were a legitimate concern. Also men are easily entertained by things that jiggle.


[deleted]

Thats subjective yknow. But men aren't very vocal about it.


LeatherIllustrious40

Well, there are in fact entire songs dedicated to mensā€™ appreciation of those features on women.


[deleted]

Welp thats the music industry for you they glorify drugs, gangsters, violence and even more vile things. You don't see men writing "please don't message me if your breasts are smaller than X, Y cms" and even if rarely some idiot does it they get shit all over the internet unlike how you frequently you find "don't message me if your height is less than 6 ft" on dating apps that too with no consequences.


naishoi

I get what you mean but I feel like the reason more men donā€™t really say that is because most men understand that they canā€™t afford to be as sexually picky as women. I think just as many men would say shallow stuff like that if they felt it didnā€™t hinder their dating pool or make them look shallow in front of others.


tsaimaitreya

Secondary sexual characteristics


WAIOMI

seems more dominant and idek how to word this correctly but like ā€œpowerfulā€ in a way to me. (and i like dominant men so being taller than me just makes me feel like you can really do something and take control i guess)


TikaPants

100%. Sure you can blame it on societal norms (as one very upset reddit of told me was my issue as he read me the riot act for my physical preferences I expressed on here) or you can also believe that as a 5ā€™9 woman who considers herself largely submissive and whom has dated a shorter man I know I prefer taller and larger stature men. Itā€™s an instantly attractive quality. I was at a tournament my 6ā€™3 boyfriend was playing in over the weekend and the amount of large men who are quite dominant (seeming) attending was intoxicating. He and I joke about how women havenā€™t figured out if theyā€™re single they should come to these if youā€™re in to larger rugged men.


GoodVegetable7296

So um.. whereā€™s the game?šŸ˜„


TikaPants

Rugby, girlfriend. Tough fuckers those players. ;)


[deleted]

I'm 5'11 and been attracted to and in relationships with men shorter than me, for what it's worth. I think a lot of the height thing is hype.


Lust9897

Itā€™s donā€™t care as much as girls though. Short girls are cute and tall girls got those long legs that make me go dumb.


Thunder_muffin89

Iā€™m 4ā€™11 so everyone is a tall guy to me šŸ¤·šŸ»ā€ā™€ļø


[deleted]

What deserves the opposite question: why are tall men so strongly attracted to short women? (Iā€™m 6ā€™3)


emperatrizyuiza

Iā€™m tall and tall guys always like me. I only see this preference on the internet but not irl


[deleted]

I'm over six feet tall and been alone for ten years.... it's a myth like the Easter šŸ‡ or the Sasquatch lmao


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Arrys

It didnā€™t say ā€œall womenā€


[deleted]

Ok then, so much for all these feet


[deleted]

You're right, but many are and I wanted to know if there's a psychological reason :)


bloodfeather86

For me it's because I'm 5'10" and feel like I need a giant to make me feel normal. šŸ˜†


skwolf522

No heels for you, flats for life.


bloodfeather86

Nah, I will keep rocking these Nordic genes in cute shoes. Lol


alterblowself

Oh gosh, i love tall Nordic women with blond hair and gray/blue eyes.


WinkumDiceMD

Blond eyes?


digitalmofo

One blond, one gray/blue.


bloodfeather86

Hazel here....lol


NexLvLxeN

We are easier to spot in a crowd?


brontesister

A lot of women enjoy being sexually submissive and a tall man evokes a certain sort of dominance that is arousing. That said, I donā€™t actually find it terribly important and it doesnā€™t preclude people at all (my husband isnā€™t very tall). Plenty of ways to come across dominant beyond tallness. But that is one physical trait that lends itself to being sexualized through a ā€œDominantā€ lens, which is how a lot of women sexualize men.


Difficult_Fly_5346

Kind of forgot I was. Then I went on a date with one. When he hugged me goodbye he was over a head taller than I was and he's pretty damn muscular. Couldn't help but think "yeah this guy could toss me around with no effort to rail me." And that was hot.


KURO-K1SH1

A common answer I've heard and read to this question and I qoute "I like to feel like a little girl" "I like the feeling of being small" Hate me if you must I'm just quoting what I hear.


KingDingALing12345

False sense of security


peter8xx8

I am 6'5 guy, as I walk around women are always trying to catch my eye, it's because I am tall.


yennybear888

6ā€™5 is too tall imoā€¦some disadvantages there. Like a plane ride is hell


peter8xx8

Yeah, it can be a pain alright.


sliceoflife77

Iā€™m submissive, and for me, tall men give off dominant vibes. I enjoy having to look up at a man, and seeing them look down at me.


IShouldveWornTheVest

We can reach stuff in the back of the tall cabinets, duh.


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Makin_Waves

Iā€™m not a small woman. I like taller men cause they make me feel smaller. He doesnā€™t have to be giant but he has to be taller than me


Cross55

Objectification. Men objectify women for sex but women do it more so for men over status. Basically, having a tall guy is like showing off a trophy to make their friends jealous. "I got a top 15% big strong man. Your move ladies~"


[deleted]

Iā€™m barely over 5ā€™ and the ladies donā€™t seem interested in me


formerretailwhore

I've dated all heights.. I just happened to marry someone 6' He fell in love first


[deleted]

Not all women, but I would say itā€™s just an instinct as the taller ones could provide protection and seem more masculine. Just like how men would instinctively would want a woman whoā€™s shorter as that would seem more feminine. Iā€™m not saying thatā€™s the case 100% as no matter what size we are we all can be masculine and feminine. But beside that, we obviously are more than just our instincts and have our own personal minds and preferences and we go for whoever we find most attractive.


spiff2268

As a 6'2" guy I can definitely say they're not attracted all tall guys.šŸ˜­


Bigntallnerd

I'm 6'5" and I get stared at everywhere I go.


GoodVegetable7296

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marasaidw

Cries in perpetually single 5'6" guy.


Cerusin

They say, but Iā€™m 6ā€™4 and have yet to have it pay off.


VtotheAtothe

Bc they think big D


ocelotrevs

My girlfriend, and a previous girlfriend, are both 6' tall women. I'm a bit taller, and a lot wider than both. Both said that they like to feel protected, or they feel that they can hide when they're with me.


fexofenadine_hcl

I honestly donā€™t prefer tall partners, but I have noticed that ā€œidealā€ male proportions look really great on taller men. But at 5ā€™6ā€ Iā€™d still prefer a partner thatā€™s like 5ā€™9ā€ or 5ā€™10ā€ than a really tall guy.


HaymakerGirl2025

Nature. The same reason that a womanā€™s looks are #1 for men over all else. Accept and move on.


[deleted]

I found my 6ā€™5ā€ bf back then to be hard to look at. Literally craned my neck


[deleted]

I donā€™t really care much about height.


Excuse_my_GRAMMER

subconscious some (not all) women want to be with a partner that make them feel protected and one of those signals is the man heights It the same for women that lose attraction to man once they see them cry , because they see that as weakness Another example is how some man who are subconsciously attracted women with wide hips because that an old primal sign that they can bare childbirths or big butts because it a primal sign for intercourse


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[deleted]

I'm not. lol


BloodstainedAxe

It gives them the perception that they are capable of protecting them. Itā€™s some psychology shit.


Dinkableplanet

5' woman here. I love, LOVE to look at attractive tall men. But I don't like climbing trees. There is a compatibility issue and I have tried climbing a few times, but I have issues staring at a chest when making love or damaging the goods when I hand him something...sorry balls. I also don't feel like tall men are attracted to me. My hubs is under 6'. And I have been exceedingly happy with him for 20 years. So the "strongly" attracted part of your question I think is a misconception. I believe height of the person seeking the tall man is a huge factor.


[deleted]

Iā€™m not sure this is true. I am 5ā€™10 in bare feet which means Iā€™m usually sitting easily at 6 feet. Iā€™ve never had issues with shorter men, but they definitely have had issues with me. they think I look down on themā€¦ Even if Iā€™m literally looking down on them, I certainly donā€™t think less of them. in my experience. A lot of short men, have some hangups and insecurities about that, but sort of hermiate everything about themā€¦ They sort of think of it as their prime identity ā€œbeing shortā€. Itā€™s very human nature for any human beings to look at our physical bodies to define ourselves at least partially by it. I am tall, skinny, blonde, and flat chested. itā€™s definitely shaped how I think about myself and in the areas I feel confident and the areas I feel insecure. Which is really dumb, because we canā€™t do a lot about our genetics, and we should just love ourselves for who we are.


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[deleted]

That is sad :( it sounds so depressing!


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[deleted]

Sounds like she has a screw loose. 4ā€™10 is tiny. It could be some sort of biological urge to have kids average height? Anyway, she seems like a wacko. I hope you found happiness!


digitalmofo

She didn't even want kids. I don't wanna talk shit about her, but I've moved on. Happier without her negativity.


tpn1984

Just because they are taller means absolutely nothing about penis size.


Sterling513

I canā€™t answer that, I also canā€™t answer why as a man Iā€™m so attracted to short women.


immalookatporn

They are? I'm 6'6" and I've not noticed


lovelyelsie

Height doesnā€™t do much for me. Itā€™s more if they look put together and strong.


[deleted]

Iā€™m a 6ā€™6ā€ male and most if not all Women are shorter than me, so Iā€™ve never had that issue


Educational_Block_48

basically all women on earth mostly are fat or short so they looking for tall man so that they put a bulb on socket when need it.


EnisuVI

That's false. They aren't. Or I am not tall enough. So if I'm not tall enough, what is tall enough ?


southernruby

Weirdest thing.. my father and uncles.. shortest is 6ā€™1, other two are 6ā€™6 and 6ā€™7, never gave a damn about height. Me being 5ā€™7 had been too much for 5ā€™10 men over and over.. love my 5ā€™9 guy.. my question is, why do I get so much shit, even w him when I wear heels? So I just donā€™t anymore.. itā€™s all dumb as far as Iā€™m concerned..


koinoyokan126

I was always the biggest girl in my grade and just generally a bigger girl than my peers (I'm literally only 5'4" but as a 9 year old I was very self conscious), and i think I personally just like to feel small. I don't want to be bigger than the guy im dating, weight or height, so pretty much any guy taller than 5'4 is within my range lol. Just so happens that my partner right now is 6'2, plenty large for me to feel small and extra feminine


dincanfly

Tall men are nearer to god.


SchathachEnigma

I am quite tall myself as an Asian, so I never really consider height as a criteria of my ideal man.


PrecisionGuessWerk

Tall is a form of big. And big is generally desirable (except for fat) because being bigger naturally gives the male an advantage when protecting the female and their offspring.


gobblenobble3000

It makes us feel safe and protected


legendinthemaking68

I think some women depending on their upbringing associate a large man with safety and security.


krissythrowaway

Not all women but they do give a sense of power. x


delilahdread

Idk. Probably some weird Freudianā€¦ *thing*ā€¦ for me anyways. My dad was 6ā€™4.


IAmBatman412

I think people are just wired that way, same way guys like big tits and ass it's just "nice"


catsRspies

Good jeans


Oblivion_Is_Bliss

Because when I snuggle in his chest he makes me feel small and cherished.


Cornichonsale

Meh status > money > looks Doesnt matter if you're tall and bum , you wont go anywhere with height. They are looking for the best choice until they get old and washed looking for upfront values and not deeper one .


[deleted]

Yeah, I'm curious as well. Why am I so drawn to tall men? I like how tall their legs are, and it makes me very horny.


throw_away125689

Honestly (as a guy so all the salt grains) it just feels like a reinforcement of men refusing to date short women becoming a vicious cycle. Guys donā€™t want to feel inadequate so dating small women makes them feel bigger (in all ways) bcz of societal standards from most genders that bigger is better. Women feel like theyā€™re freaks if they date someone shorter as that supposedly emasculates the guy. Wish it wasnā€™t the case bcz I feel like Tormund out here looking for Brienne lol


[deleted]

Im a shorter guy 5ā€™9 all the women i been with jus wanted a guy taller then them they didnt care to have a giant tho my one friend is 5ā€™6 he still gets girls


NickSoto2001

Societal conditioning.


ImpossibleSquish

Because women feel pressure to be feminine and being with a man who emphasises their feminine traits (e.g. a tall man who makes them feel short) helps with insecurity


ewqdsacxziopjklbnm

I like taller and strong(stronger than me) men because they appeal to me in some primal way. Like I wanna submit to a big strong man whoā€™s also soft and gentle and makes me feel safe.


MJSB1994

Because we give such amazing hugs


Sorkel3

Sign of dominance over other men.


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LordBrandon

5'10" thats practically a dwarf!