This article was co-authored by Cher Gopman and by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Madden. Cher Gopman is the Founder of NYC Wingwoman LLC, a date coaching service based in New York City. 'NYC Wingwoman' offers matchmaking, wingwoman services, 1-on-1 Coaching, and intensive weekend bootcamps. Cher is a Certified Life Coach, a former psychiatric nurse, and her work has been featured on Inside Edition, Fox, ABC, VH1, and The New York Post.
This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources.
This article has been viewed 126,161 times.
As you’re swiping through dating apps or scrolling through social media, you might notice a lot of women with profiles that have a height requirement: “6’0 or over preferred,” “No guys under 5’11.” While guys of any height can be attractive, it certainly feels like most women only want tall men—why is that? These reasons certainly don’t apply to all women, but there are some explanations as to why women tend to go for taller partners. Keep reading to learn why this stereotype happens so often.
Things You Should Know
- Some women prefer tall guys because the height difference makes them feel protected and safe.
- Women often prefer tall guys because they’re portrayed as masculine in the media.
- Tall women will often go after tall guys because they feel comfortable when their partner is similar to them.
- A lot of tall guys prefer short girls, so they tend to seek each other out.
Steps
Community Q&A
-
QuestionAre short people unhealthy and doomed for life?Iris8989Community AnswerNo, not at all! In fact, some studies say short people live, on average, longer than tall people. Being short doesn't affect your life at all, and you don't have to listen to the stereotypes.
-
QuestionIs it okay to be a tall woman (5'7) and date a short man (5'3)?Community AnswerOf course. Go ahead if you like him. The more you like him, the less his height will matter.
Video
Tips
-
Remember: height isn’t everything! Experts say that someone’s personality, sense of humor, and values matter much more than how tall they are when it comes to dating.Thanks
Expert Interview
Thanks for reading our article! If you’d like to learn more about relationships, check out our in-depth interview with Cher Gopman.
References
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-at-any-age/201306/why-so-many-women-prefer-tall-men
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/after-service/201909/5-reasons-why-women-and-men-care-about-height
- ↑ https://news.unt.edu/news-releases/height-important-matters-heart-new-study-says-yes
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/after-service/201909/5-reasons-why-women-and-men-care-about-height
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-at-any-age/201306/why-so-many-women-prefer-tall-men
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-at-any-age/201306/why-so-many-women-prefer-tall-men
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4381313/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/after-service/201909/5-reasons-why-women-and-men-care-about-height
- ↑ https://news.unt.edu/news-releases/height-important-matters-heart-new-study-says-yes
About This Article
Reader Success Stories
-
"I was really into a guy, he was taller than me. Only once I stopped to ask 'Why do I like him so much, although I've knowing him for only 2 minutes!'. Thanks for clearing things out, I found lots of similarities."..." more