Minimum dating height

Do you have to be tall to date?

In short, no, you can date whoever you damn well please, but there are some things you’ll need to consider if you are going to perch on your tiptoes for a smooch. The reason why height seems to be so important in dating is based in genetics, with some influence from evolving social norms.

Why is height so important in dating?

The reason why height seems to be so important in dating is based in genetics, with some influence from evolving social norms. In its basic form, women wanting a taller male partner is rooted in the basic need to feel protected and secure. This was ingrained in us from thousands of years of our shared hunter-gatherer culture.

What is the ideal height for a guy to like a girl?

Meaning if a girl is 5’3, her likely preferred height for a guy is around or under 5’10”. While this is statistically significant, it doesn’t have to be the final rule.

Do short women discriminate against tall men?

Yet some short women discriminate against average sized (5’7-5’11”) men. On the other hand, with tall women, since only 15% of men are over 6 feet tall, it would stand to reason that a 5’11” woman would be well served to open up to shorter men, instead of insisting that he has to be 6’3′, because that’s how tall she is in heels.

Is it harder to date a girl who is taller?

Probably slightly harder. Some men find it intimidating, some women only date taller guys themselves which is a problem in terms of the number of guys taller than a woman who is tall herself. But there are also guys like me who find taller women more physically attractive.

What is the best height for a guy to date?

The tallest guy I’ve dated was around 192 cm (6′’4). I think it’s the perfect height that would allow a guy to stand out in a crowd without feeling weird or unnatural. But just as I, 172 cm tall, prefer tall guys, so 162 cm or shorter girls also prefer tall guys.

Are tall women more attractive on dates?

Tall women often have a closet filled with clothes that fit well and give them extra confidence, meaning that they’ll always look spectacular on dates. When you’re tall, your best friend probably isn’t the tailor.

What do tall women know about men?

Tall women can really pull off a ton of different styles, meaning they can be date-ready in minutes. Tall women know that shorter guys are scientifically better boyfriends. It’s true—there was a study done that shows that shorter guys are less likely to divorce than average to taller guys.