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Don’t want no short short man.
- Thread starter AJUMP23
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Same here. My success rate with bangers was spotty, but my attach rate with mid-levels was astronomical and I had to come up with lots of strategies for cutting it off.
And the more of a jerk I became, the better it worked. Ugly cycle really.
OmegaSupreme
advanced basic bitch
They can't? I don't follow. Weight is absolutely something they can do something about. Height on the other hand is not something any man can do anything about.
Aesius
Member
I think the real lede here is that more than 40% of women apparently think 6' still isn't tall enough for them.
But...that's 6' in dating land height. Which is more like 5'10" in reality (and honestly, I'm sure some women have encountered 5'9" guys who say they're 6').
So a large percentage of women say they only want well over 6' to weed out anyone who is well under 6' but trying to claim it.
But...that's 6' in dating land height. Which is more like 5'10" in reality (and honestly, I'm sure some women have encountered 5'9" guys who say they're 6').
So a large percentage of women say they only want well over 6' to weed out anyone who is well under 6' but trying to claim it.
Dr_Salt
Banned
If you don't have the chad facial structure and make more than 100K a year forget about it.
violence
Member
I just googled this. Not disappointed, lol.
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justonething
Jada's BFF
Straight up delusional. Online dating, like online anything just makes people a hundred times more irrational and stupid. Most of these women probably don't even know how tall the height they chose actually is, just need to put something in there because their given a choice and want to filter out the millions of guys on there. Women are more selective than they have any right to be and men are even more desperate than they actually should be.
In sum, this is expected and no different from how women behave at any other period in time in recent history. Most of these women are going to settle for guys nowhere resembling the wishlist they put on these sites when meeting people IRL.
In sum, this is expected and no different from how women behave at any other period in time in recent history. Most of these women are going to settle for guys nowhere resembling the wishlist they put on these sites when meeting people IRL.
Mr Reasonable
Completely Unreasonable
I think nobody wants to be overweight, and while I think that Violence was probably doing some irony there, the fact is that if it wasn't incredibly difficult for some people to lose weight nobody would be overweight. I know people who've struggled with their weight and I don't envy them, I think it's much harder than we're led to believe. You only need to look at weight loss products to see inspirational "If they can do it, you can!" being promoted - if it was that easy, we'd probably all know someone who'd done it for themselves - they can't all be incredibly lazy, etc.
I'm not saying that it's easier to grow a bit taller than it is to lose 50lbs, but that's still going to be really difficult for most people. I guess that's why a lot of men's shoes have a heel and why there's such a big market for underwear that squishes women's waists.
Chuck Berry
Gold Member
Can confirm as someone thats been Bumbling for years and is over 6'3
Also recently learned that guys apparently lie about their height on there a lot
Really? What, are you gonna slip on a pair of Air Downeys and magically get that extra boost on date night so it looks like you arent full of shit?
What a way to immediately back yourself into a corner and totally blow it if its a decent woman on the line.
Also recently learned that guys apparently lie about their height on there a lot
Really? What, are you gonna slip on a pair of Air Downeys and magically get that extra boost on date night so it looks like you arent full of shit?
What a way to immediately back yourself into a corner and totally blow it if its a decent woman on the line.
Revolutionary
Member
LordOfChaos
Member
The average height in North America is 5 foot 9 for men and 5 4 for women. That also means half the people are going to be under those.
I'm 5 foot 10 and have point blank randomly been called short by women lol. I think the near infinite selectivity they get on these dating apps have seriously skewed things. 80% of women are only swiping on the top 20% of men, leaving the larger 80% of men picking the scraps from the bottom 20% of women. But many get very upset if we're weight selective.
In person I have no trouble getting on with women, I suspect they might think I'm taller than I am in person because what "average" means has shifted to unrealistic and I may have been filtered out in an app. I've largely given up on the apps, it's really better to go out and talk to people, you'll still face 4 in 5 rejections in person as a guy but it's fine and a better ratio than having to swipe 2000 times to find one half decent person.
I'm 5 foot 10 and have point blank randomly been called short by women lol. I think the near infinite selectivity they get on these dating apps have seriously skewed things. 80% of women are only swiping on the top 20% of men, leaving the larger 80% of men picking the scraps from the bottom 20% of women. But many get very upset if we're weight selective.
In person I have no trouble getting on with women, I suspect they might think I'm taller than I am in person because what "average" means has shifted to unrealistic and I may have been filtered out in an app. I've largely given up on the apps, it's really better to go out and talk to people, you'll still face 4 in 5 rejections in person as a guy but it's fine and a better ratio than having to swipe 2000 times to find one half decent person.
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Putonahappyface
Member
I'm 5'10" and the shortish male on my dads side of the family and they're anywhere from 6'2" to 6'5". My mothers side of the family are all hobbits, so I was doomed from the beginning. To be honest any woman that is shallow enough to ignore me over my height isn't worth my time.
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I've heard something similar where the most desirable man is called a triple-6, IE over 6 feet tall with a six figure salary with a six pack.(I guess I'd be a single six since I only meet one of them.)
AlteredForms
Banned
Notice the jump from 5ft 11 to 6 feet lol. Most women don't understand that around 60-70% of the Earth's male population is less than 6 feet tall. You want tall dudes then take a first class trip to Holland.
CanYouFlyBobby?
Banned
jufonuk
not tag worthy
I have no idea why, but I still remember EviLore praising the qualities of Magnum Condoms in some thread about condoms, years ago. He seems to be an all around big guy
Raven117
Member
Yeah… same. But man, I feel for our vertically challenged brethren.
AJUMP23
Parody of actual AJUMP23
Ask her what her ideal height for a man would be.....if you dare.
Artoris
Gold Member
Yes, because they are not high enough
Ownage
Member
murmulis
Member
Finding a 6+ feet tall dude in the Philippines is...a tall order.
InterMusketeer
Member
5'5 (167cm) and I live in the Netherlands.
Guess I just gotta play the hand I was dealt, but those cards aren't great.
Guess I just gotta play the hand I was dealt, but those cards aren't great.
AlteredForms
Banned
Was positive news for the Netherlands after they steamrolled Spain 5-1, but you were on the losing side my friend.
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ThisIsMyDog
Member
Maybe we will have AI robot waifus by then.
F0rneus
Tears in the rain
5'8 reporting in!
Doom85
Member
Finally someone acknowledged guys do this shit too.
Maybe nobody says it on Gaf (or at least admits it), but on gamefaqs if a “who would you like to date?” type of topic comes up, plenty of guys draw an extreme “if she’s taller than me, I will not date her!” line. Now, it’s possible (and likely) some/most these are ignorant incels who if an attractive woman who just happened to be taller approached one of them and asked them out, they’d say yes instantly. But regardless, the close-mindedness regarding height is still present in both genders.
But yeah, plenty of people are close-minded about specifics like this (I’m not talking preferences, that’s normal, I mean instant “no” if they just happen to be outside of those preferences). You got those people who refuse to give certain races/ethnicities a chance, a tattoo of any kind anywhere or a piercing anywhere besides the ear is a no, of course height difference as we’ve discussed, the other person isn’t allowed to be smarter and/or have a better job, etc. Again, having a preference(s) is fine, but it just seems shallow to me to instantly rule out everyone who falls into any category. Judge a person by their individuality as a whole, and don’t let one single aspect define them. Sadly, tons of men and women are guilty of doing the latter, and even some lack the tact to not tell someone it’s the reason they’re not interested if asked out (I know I’ve heard that on dating apps that black and Asian guys in particular were shocked how many people openly turned down them by admitting they wouldn’t ever date someone of their race. Black women got hit with this to a degree as well. It’s like, okay, if you’re going to be close-minded about it, whatever, but who the fuck casually tells the other person that’s the reason? Just say you’re not interested and move on, is a little fucking classy behavior so much to ask for?)
Regardless, to all the men and women here who have ever rejected by someone openly admitting it was due to something you have no control over and absolutely refusing to see the other things that make you awesome, stay strong, you’re likely better off without someone who thinks like that. Hang in there, you’ll find someone who is smart enough to appreciate you.
JimmyRustler
Member
I'm 6'4...
Sadly I live in a backwards area with stuck up women so this helps me squat.
Height focus in a America is such a puzzling thing to me. As an outsider it sometimes feels like I would drown in pussy after setting foot on US soil.
Sadly I live in a backwards area with stuck up women so this helps me squat.
Height focus in a America is such a puzzling thing to me. As an outsider it sometimes feels like I would drown in pussy after setting foot on US soil.
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AJUMP23
Parody of actual AJUMP23
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ThisIsMyDog
Member
Nah, it's not only in US sadly.
Grildon Tundy
Member
Bojji
Member
Fucking small, slim petite woman is amazing, I prefer small woman (that have good proportions, not short legs).
My fiance is 162cm and I'm 175cm so she is not small (but I still love her, hahaha). I think around ~10cm difference is the best, you don't have to crouch to kiss her (and she doesn't have to jump). I don't know why small woman want 180cm guys, it's just plain stupid and looks stupid in public.
FunkMiller
Member
I'm 5ft 10in with a 5ft 10.5in girl from Bondi Beach.
Ask me about my insecurities.
Ask me about my insecurities.
Men_in_Boxes
Snake Oil Salesman
A man that offers a high value lifestyle looks 6'3" to women.
AJUMP23
Parody of actual AJUMP23
If you have a big wallet to sit on you look huge.
Please tell us. Are you afraid she will leave you at any second, or that she won't be able to find you in a crowd?
SlimySnake
Flashless at the Golden Globes
My brother is 5'6 and is marrying a 5'7 girl.
nothing makes sense anymore.
nothing makes sense anymore.
Hugare
Member
Yeah, my gf is 165cm and I love it.
My ex was 155 cm and it was also pretty great, but I preffer slightly taller like my current one.
I've dated 2 taller women and it was weird af lol
I had only one date with the first one, 'cause she told me I was not tall enough (I'm 177 cm), and I almost started a relationship with the other one, but the height difference was always a problem (for her)
Preach
"Only women are superficial" my ass. Even when personality is a big deal for you, you still judge people a lot by their looks. Its inevitable.
Robot Carnival
Member
as someone who's 5'6", I'm so glad I never wasted my time messing with dating apps. I'm more than happy with being a single old fart just living my life not having to deal with that whole scene.
AJUMP23
Parody of actual AJUMP23
I prefer my woman between 5.2 and 5.5.
But true love forgets about all of that ♡
Love conquers all...even height. I know a 6ft tall lady married to a 5'9" man.
supernova8
Banned
5ft5 but never really had an issue getting women.
Just have to:
1) aim for those my height or shorter
2) come off as hygienic
3) be in OKish shape
4) be interesting and/or funny
5) have a stable and/or high-paying job
6) be good in bed
Friend of mine is well over 6ft and he's never had a girlfriend, pretty sure he's still a virgin.
Just have to:
1) aim for those my height or shorter
2) come off as hygienic
3) be in OKish shape
4) be interesting and/or funny
5) have a stable and/or high-paying job
6) be good in bed
Friend of mine is well over 6ft and he's never had a girlfriend, pretty sure he's still a virgin.
AJUMP23
Parody of actual AJUMP23
supernova8
Banned
chromhound
Member
Should do the same about weight
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Some men build a fleshlight, carefully constructed out of household materials, like a padawan building his first lightsaber.
