Ok, I'm 14/f
And there is this guy at my church. He is soo funny and he's a really good Christian, which is very important for me, and he has an awesome personality and is very fun to be around. The only problem is, he is really small. He is like 1/2 a foot shorter than me and weighs about 30 lbs less. Beside all this, I really like him a lot because of the inside, which is really what counts, but I'm afraid of what my friends would say if we dated. Because well, I've been known for going for the good-looking guys. So what should I do?
FrEe2bMe answered Saturday September 18 2004, 4:28 pm: Well, the simple way of putting this is to follow your heart and do whatever makes you happy. This guy sounds GREAT!! So what about the height! If you are comfortable with it and so is he then that's all that matters. You should never let other people's opinions and thoughts determine your choices or happiness in life, because it's not them that are living your life it's YOU! One of my friends just recently got married to a guy that's 5'2" nad she's 6'0"; they have been together for 5 years and I've never seen two people so in love. Just because you usually go for a certain kind doesn't mean you can't mix it up a bit; you are young and you really don't have a set type you go for yet. You need to experience all sorts of people. If he's got great morals and physical, mental, and emotional aspects about himself then go for it. That's what really counts. If your friends seemed shock or give you crap about it SO WHAT!! Don't let them affect you, they are just being immature and childish They are acting the only way tjhey know at this point..Don't give up on something that you want or care about because of other people. Live your life for you. God Bless! :) [ FrEe2bMe's advice column | Ask FrEe2bMe A Question ]
TwistedThoughts answered Saturday September 18 2004, 10:23 am: You should try and see if it works with him!! Height desnt matter! In our society the average look for couples is the guy is taller than the gurl! But thats stupid! if you like it try it out! true love can triumph anything!!! [ TwistedThoughts's advice column | Ask TwistedThoughts A Question ]
Notso answered Saturday September 18 2004, 12:20 am: So? Go for him, and tell your friends to shut up. Besides, once they get to know him, they'll probably like him too.
MissEmmyBoo answered Saturday September 18 2004, 12:19 am: I've been in this same situation before. I mean, if you really like the dude you should forget about what others think. The only real opinion that matters is yours. [ MissEmmyBoo's advice column | Ask MissEmmyBoo A Question ]
xXxpinky615xXx answered Friday September 17 2004, 10:32 pm: Looks aren't everything... If a guy has a great personality then that's all that counts. I met my boyfriend over the internet... no it wasn't one of those chat room things he's my best friend's boyfriend's best friend... but i could tell that just by his personality that he was a wonderful guy and i really wanted to date this guy from the first night i talked to him. i told him that even if he was the ugliest guy i had ever met i'd still go out with him because of the fact that his personality was WONDERFUL. we've been together for 4 months and we are totaly in love. he is a very handsome guy and he loves me for me and i love him for him. looks don't mean crap. just keep that in mind. Oh yeah and i'm short... i'm 5'3" and i dated a guy that was like 4'11"... so no it's really not a big deal. and the short guys are cuter anyways. lol hope i helped.
TucanFullOfHoles answered Friday September 17 2004, 8:50 pm: your friends opinion shouldn't matter to much, not to mention unless they're shallow they won't care. and reputations shouldn't matter to you if you really like this guy. date him anyway. [ TucanFullOfHoles's advice column | Ask TucanFullOfHoles A Question ]
yumiko answered Friday September 17 2004, 8:42 pm: Do you really want to let your friends dictate your relationships? If you really like him, despite what your friends say, go for it -- when they tease you, tell them you're high enough on the dating food-chain to go for someone who isn't stereotypical!
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"I can be so choosey, I can even choose someone you don't approve of and not worry about my dating status. Hah hah. Keep up your posturing, mere mortals!!" (I don't read too many comics, honest. o.0 )
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Seriously, it's a sign of social power when you can deviate from the norm without worrying. So don't worry. Boys hit their growth spurts later than girls, anyway, so it's likely he'll sprout like a bean-pole in the next few years, and you can give your friends a really satisfied, smug look to squash their silly vindictiveness. ^_^ [ yumiko's advice column | Ask yumiko A Question ]
MaxwellsSilverHammer answered Friday September 17 2004, 8:39 pm: I know that in our society, we're just used to seeing the man taller than the woman.
But really, who cares? If he's as good of a person as you say he is, then go for him.
mysticpixie05 answered Friday September 17 2004, 8:06 pm: Who care what everyone thinks. IF you like him for him then go for it. Looks arent everything. It matters on whats inside and how someone will treat you not on how hot or good-looking some one is. Dont let your friends pick who you can like. You pick who you like for yourself and dont let other people get to you about it. [ mysticpixie05's advice column | Ask mysticpixie05 A Question ]
unreachable answered Friday September 17 2004, 7:55 pm: I've been in this situation before, and I think you should do it. If you really like him, then the outside really shouldn't matter. If your friends don't appreciate the fact that he's short or whatever, don't listen to them. All it does is make them look shallow because a guy is short. I mean, you wouldn't want to reject him because of them and realize you missed out on what could've been the best guy you've ever met, would you? He seems like a nice go, so go for it! If you're friends don't like him because he's shorter..it shouldn't matter to you! I hope i helped! [ unreachable's advice column | Ask unreachable A Question ]
TheGovernor answered Friday September 17 2004, 7:44 pm: If you like him, then you shouldn't give a damn what your friends think of him. If your friends look down on you for dating someone you like then they aren't very good friends and you should get some new ones. I say you go out with this guy, he sounds awesome. So what if he is short? Since when did height matter? :-P [ TheGovernor's advice column | Ask TheGovernor A Question ]
LilMia811 answered Friday September 17 2004, 7:43 pm: If you lie him then go for him. You right, what counts is whats on the inside. If your friends can't appreciate the fact that you are with a great guy, and all they can see if his size, then they are not your real friends, and thier oppinions don't matter. [ LilMia811's advice column | Ask LilMia811 A Question ]
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