Being 18 and 5'4" and surrounded by tall (average height in my school is 5'6"-5'8") guys all day makes me feel rather upset about my current height.
I also realize that society as a whole doesn't exactly respect short men either. We're not taken seriously, or deemed unattractive by the opposite sex.
Personally, I feel that I cannot be the person I dreamed of being because of my height. I feel it's really the only thing holding me back and it kind of pisses me off that it's not in my control...
So what does the flood think about short men compared to taller ones?
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You know, I actually wish I were shorter. And by that, I mean I want to be a hobbit. It would be great - I'd never have to wear shoes, I'd never have to shave, I'd live way longer than all of you, and I'd be almost 43% cuter!
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Edited by Onion Beetle: 3/13/2013 10:48:38 PMA Ukraine dude in my school. 7ft 6 I lie you not. We call him "The Beast From The East."
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Edited by Zoid: 3/13/2013 10:46:51 PMThat feel ;_; People enjoy being around short Zoid, so I don't mind
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I'm afraid I will be overly tall. My dad is 6'7. And I'm 14 and I'm 5'9 and a half.
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I'm also 18 but I'm slightly taller than you at 5'6". Although almost every one of my closest friends are at least 6 feet tall, I know a lot of people my age that are even shorter than me at college so I'm content with my height. 5'9 would be perfect for me, though.
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I'm 6'1", about as average as one can get. I wouldn't worry dude, at least you won't turn out like those 6'5" dudes trying to kiss their 4'5" girlfriends.
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Edited by FGDSFGDFG: 3/13/2013 7:34:48 AMlolshorties im the tallest and youngest in my family
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Being 5'8-9' is sooo average. i'd rather be really tall or really short.
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As a straight male, I would never date a short dude. OP, their is still hope. Some people have growth spurts in College. Plus you could become a rockstar so you could legitimize wearing pumps. Sorry, I can't really relate, seeing as I'm about to break 6'.
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Tell Tyrion Lannister.
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That sucks man. But their are plenty of petite chicks out there you can date. But they gotta be really petite. And yeah short men just aren't desirable.
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Well you have until 21 to reach your full height. It's all genetics really, but sports and exercise can help. Specifically joint stretching exercises or sports. You can go to the doctor and get an x ray. Check to see if your growth plates have sealed. how tall was your family? My Dad is 5'7 and mom is 5'6. I'm 5'11, but everyone on my mothers side is 6'2 minimum. So I definitely feel short around my grandparents haha!! It sucks you feel you can live to be the person you want to be because of height. I'll never know what that feels like, unless something crazy happens and I'm put in a wheelchair...yikes! But my advice is work on other parts of your life! Lift, be healthy, travel and get a taste of other countries in the world!! height isn't a HUGE deal, although you hear some ignorant people on the internet try and make it seem like a big deal. Do you honestly think people walk around all day and constantly think, "Oh he must be 5'8. And yeh that guy there is definiteyl 5'10." No, people don't value height that much. you make it worse by constatnly thinking about it. At my high school some of my best friends were on the shorter side, and they played sports and dated the cutest girls. It's definitely in your head. You can stick to shoes that make you a little taller. And look up exeercises to correct you posture, because it will make you appear taller and more attractive than people who re simple tall. Your frame and shoulder size also gives the appearance of height. Lift weight and work your shoulders, height wont matter as much in that case As far as dating goes, there are many girls out there who will want to date guys for more reasons than HEIGHT
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I'm 5'9", and I'm one of the shortest in my class O-o
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My friend is the same height as you, he started heavily working out and he is like a tank now , no shortage of female attention for him.
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6'4". I feel good.
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Height isn't really that important. There will always be girls who are shorter than you. I'm 6'4" though so maybe I just don't understand the full extent of your problems.
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6'1" and feelin' good.
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Short people got no reason to live
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Edited by Leukocyte: 3/13/2013 4:54:57 AMCurrently I am 5'8" and wish I was 5'9" but I know I can't control it so I just forget about it. Though the girl I'm talking is the same height as me....
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Try being 21 and being so damn short and young looking you're mistaken for 15 often, now that sucks.
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Relevant
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I'm 6'4"...I'm considered tiny.
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Dude I'm 6'2" and I'd trade anything to be shorter. I fly a lot, and I can't afford business-class, so I basically pay a lot of money to be tortured for several hours at a time. Can't get comfortable because if I relax my knees hit the chair in front and they hurt, and if I stick my leg into the aisle (which I always do) it's just a matter of time before that damn refreshments trolley smashes into it. If I was richer I wouldn't mind being tall..... but right now I pretty much only see the negatives.
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Yeah, it kind of does. But having been on the shorter-side my entire life, I've learned to accept it.
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Uh. that is not the average height for men. I think is the height for women. The average for men is 5'10 - 6', I think.
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wear stilts. you shall now tower over your competition and will never complain again.