Question Posted Saturday November 27 2010, 2:21 am
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So I seen this cute guy that's on my friends hockey team. We've been texting and he seems like the sweetest guy ever. I don't think he knows how tall I am but I'm a taller girl -I'm almost 5'6 and he's about 5'7. We haven't met in person yet, I'll be going there to watch them play again in about a month. But we're almost the same height. I don't know why it bothers me so much but I can't wear like anything with any sort of heel or I'll be taller than him and it's just awkward, don't you think?? I hope he's not weirded out either that i'm almost taller than him. Ehhhh, what should I do? Has anyone else gone through this issue. Do you think it really matters?
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Love Life? hitler_the_goat answered Monday November 29 2010, 1:47 am: unless the guy is that insecure, I don't see the problem. I love chicks that are my height, it simplifies things, the girl doesn't get a kink in her neck, and neither do I. besides, horseplay is much more fun when you don't have to worry about hurting your partner in crime. here's a good example- my buddy, god rest his soul, was 5' 10". his girl was about three inches taller. in no way did this affect their relationship, and if he hadn't passed away, it would have been a "happily ever after" story with lots of kids. its not about looks or height, its about confidence.
-Gunner [ hitler_the_goat's advice column | Ask hitler_the_goat A Question ]
AdviceMistress answered Sunday November 28 2010, 3:55 pm: I normally go for guys who are 6'0 or taller because being taller than the guy bothers me. I don't know why and I know it sounds shallow but thats how I am. There has been one exception and that was with a guy who is basically the same height as I. I love him and thats all I care about and sometimes I wear flats when I hang out with him and sometimes I wear heels when I'm with him. I guess what I'm trying to say is if you like the guy who cares if you're interested in him don't let his height make your decision for you. Good luck and have fun! [ AdviceMistress's advice column | Ask AdviceMistress A Question ]
solidadvice4teens answered Saturday November 27 2010, 8:53 pm: Why would he feel weird or inadequate over your height? Don't be silly. Unless he's a superficial jerk all he will care about is who you are inside. It sounds like he genuinely likes you to be texting you a lot.
If he's 5ft 6 and even if you are 5 ft 8 maximum it's only 2-3 inches and not that noticeable unless you put on heels. So, don't wear those if you think it might be an issue.
Text him and tell him you're looking forward to the game. Say something like "I hope I won't be much of a distraction. I forgot to tell you I'm 5 ft 8. I hope that it doesn't matter as to some guys it did."
Once you do that and he tells you he doesn't care it will get you to relax. Anybody who won't date you because of being a few inches taller is an idiot plain and simple. Frankly, I think you have zero to worry over. Don't wear the heels either way and go casual. It's an arena after all. Dressing up would make you stand out for reasons you didn't think. [ solidadvice4teens's advice column | Ask solidadvice4teens A Question ]
Terrie answered Saturday November 27 2010, 8:50 pm: Nope. It doesn't matter one bit if your tall, being tall is great, it even gives you the model edge. I bet you didn't know that, did you! Its natural for you to worry about this kind of thing, who isn't? But if hes as sweet as you say he is then it shouldnt matter, and it wont matter to him either. If you really want to wear heels then i suggest 1 or maybe 2 inches, max. But it wouldnt make that much of a difference, what matters is if you both get along. You shouldnt worry about it at all. Height is only Height, so embrace your model inheritance and strut in you're heels and dont care what others think. People dig that sort of stuff you know! [ Terrie's advice column | Ask Terrie A Question ]
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