Ask Men on Yik Yak | perhaps I’m just stupid but I don’t understand why men are insecure about their height, nor do I understand why people care about height at all. Can someone please explain?

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Ask Men 6w

perhaps I’m just stupid but I don’t understand why men are insecure about their height, nor do I understand why people care about height at all. Can someone please explain?

Anonymous 6w

Women demanding 6’0 tall requirements makes fragile men insecure because it’s something men can’t fix to increase chances of mating (outside of just wearing shoes that boost their height temporarily) Women grow up with parents towering over them. This affirms tall means protection, tall means authoritative. Nobody explained to them that only 10% of men are 6’0 tall and they’ll essentially be committing genetic suicide by drawing this line in the sand. That’s why they care about height at all.

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Anonymous 6w

In addition to what the other two said, men are taught from a young age that height, much like strength, is a fundamental quality of masculinity. So even removed from the opinions of women, being shorter makes them feel like less of men than taller dudes. Every little boy wants to grow up to be a “big strong man” so when you stop growing at 5’6” that kinda fucks that vision up.

Anonymous 6w

You would be insecure too if you had a feature that was unattractive to the opposite sex that you couldn’t change

Anonymous 6w

A lot of women relate height with physical capacity. It’s not wrong, a taller guy is usually able to lift more or run faster than a shorter guy. So when you have one guy that’s 5’10” and one guy that’s 6’2” the 6’2” guy is going to have more luck with women and some guys get insecure about it.

Anonymous 6w

It has nothing to do with dating for me I’m 6’0 on the mf dot and I’m the short cousin

Anonymous 6w

Yeah it's just rooted within internal bias and discrimination. There are plenty of men who are considered objectively attractive that aren't over 6 feet tall, and there are plenty of men who are over 6 feet tall that aren't objectively attractive. Someone being tall is like for me at least someone who can cook. More of a perfect but it doesn't determine overall attractiveness

Anonymous 6w

I’m 5’ 6” more attractive in the face than average. Pretty funny, odd, and honest. My impression is that of a fun guy who likes to hang. And I’m waiting for marriage (These are from self and from others both genders) But I’ve never once been approached by a girl let alone gotten more than 5 genuine “you’re attractive” compliments in the past several years. For me it’s an experience thing. But I’m ok, I’m waiting till I move for my job and after I complete my second degree to start looking

Anonymous 6w

It all comes down to standards. What the global standard is and what American propaganda has led us to. Jeff Nippards video on what body fat % looks like is a great video for people to watch to really see scientifically what the human body looks like at certain health milestones as well as how common it is. If you’re looking for a 6’0 tall shredded guy and you’re also catching yourself saying “where are the good men at” it’s likely you’re looking in an extremely limited pool of men.

Anonymous 6w

Modern culture suggests that men who are less than 6ft tall are less than. Additionally, most women tend to have VERY STRONG “preferences” towards taller men. Yes, even 4’11 women be like “he ought to be 6ft+ or I won’t consider him.

Anonymous 6w

Thank you all for the responses, I’m sorry for any distress this brought upon you

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Anonymous

pirosnake 6w

I also think this specific thing can be overcome by simply increasing one’s own physical capacity, like I’m an athletic 5’8” who’s in the gym most days a week, and I think it’s likely that I’ve got more physical capacity than most taller guys. And I think women know it too. My word of advice for the short dudes, if you can’t be tall, be broad.

Anonymous

cheese_of_the_world_unite 6w

I was taught from a young age that being taller makes you a bigger target in a gunfight, and it’s true. Doesn’t matter how tall or strong you are, a bullet entering your heart will kill you. The taller you are, the harder it is to hide behind cover.

Anonymous

cheese_of_the_world_unite 6w

Regular exercise definitely helps but it has to be noticeable which can depend on how you dress. A guy with a 6 pack and a guy with a flat stomach won’t look very different wearing hoodies.

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Anonymous

pirosnake 6w

Well you don’t need a 6-pack, I’ve heard it from MANY girls that a beer belly + muscular arms is peak male performance lmfao

Anonymous

cheese_of_the_world_unite 6w

I heard women like dad bods then get shown fucking Mamoa.

Anonymous

pirosnake 6w

There are a few who genuinely do prefer dad bods

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Anonymous

pirosnake 6w

reminds me of that tweet that’s like “I see y’all on here calling 22 year olds that weigh 130 pounds ‘MILFs.’ If you saw the moms I wanna fuck you’d puke.” lmfao

Anonymous

#6 6w

I’d have no problem being under 6ft if someone found it unattractive I’d wear it like a badge of honor

Anonymous

mrunknown 6w

Thats true

Anonymous

pirosnake 6w

Yeah but most will def choose the guy with abs vs the guy without or the dad with dad bod

Anonymous

#6 6w

babes this is literally discrimination 😭 it shouldn't be normalized like it be the same as rejecting someone bc they wear glasses

Anonymous

#8 6w

perk*

Anonymous

#9 6w

It still surprises me that some people do get random compliments on the street

Anonymous

#5 6w

Okay but how many gunfights does the average man go through in his life?

Anonymous

cheese_of_the_world_unite 6w

Idk id love to be a real life dwarf lmao but like…still jacked. Shits pretty masculine if you ask me 🤷🏻‍♂️

Anonymous

#8 6w

You’re not wrong but sexual/physical attraction is discriminative by nature. Watch any nature documentary…they choose males who are genetically sound and capable. That said humans are far more complex and can demonstrate capability in other ways. You can have a dad bod (not be the biggest baboon in the jungle) but maybe you’re extremely intelligent or creative. Usually if you’re passionate about something there’s someone out there that will find you attractive.

Anonymous

#1 6w

well it's a good thing i don't live in the jungle. im not saying that having a preference is discriminatory, but if you meet someone and you connect with them but u reject them over something they can't change like height, then that's superficial. its also superficial to assume that because someone may be tall, you'll automatically be attracted to them. like Lebron James is tall and he isn't the least bit attractive to me lol

Anonymous

#8 6w

even tho i prefer taller men

Anonymous

#8 6w

Should it be normalized no do I care no if they don’t date me cuz of my height or the fact I wear glasses that’s on them they missin out on some money both old and new

Anonymous

#8 6w

Oh so you’re a hypocrite then feeding in to the normalization of dating taller guys

Anonymous

mrunknown 6w

I’d agree with this. It’s just someone else’s feelings 🤷🏻‍♂️ either they do or they don’t. Personally I think anyone would benefit from a relationship with me based on prior experiences so if they don’t then I just chalk it up as life and move on. If they don’t because of something dumb like glasses or height then bullet dodged 😂

Anonymous

#8 6w

I don’t disagree with you I’m saying that’s the standard being set. Women aren’t saying “I need x, y, z and 6’0 feet tall.” They’re just saying “6’0+ or swipe left.” And my answer was just explaining that’s why men may feel self conscious about height. They’re being exposed to this demand and there’s nothing they can do but think they are genetically inferior because they don’t realize people are more complex than that.

Anonymous

mrunknown 6w

my bf is 5'9 calm down. i said i prefer taller guys which is true but i actually haven't ever dated any guy over 6 feet tall bc frankly most of the super tall guys i've met haven't been all that attractive to me in other ways. hence why it's a preference. girls who have height dealbreakers r weird af.

Anonymous

#1 6w

yeah women who have those on their profile aren't the women u should want to date anyways

Anonymous

#8 6w

like that's what im saying women who have that on their profile are stupid and discriminatory, since they are assuming that every man over 6 feet will be hot.

Anonymous

#5 6w

The secret is out. Now all the short guys will join gangs 😭

Anonymous

OP 6w

I mean as a woman, I don’t compliment random guys on their appearance because (1) I don’t like that sort of attention so why would I put it on someone else, (2) I don’t want them to expect a compliment to result in sex and then follow me around endlessly, (3) I have a boyfriend so it might get weird, (4) I’m often not paying attention

Anonymous

#13 6w

You genuinely think that complimenting someone is going to lead to them following you around endlessly trying to have sex with you? Wtf

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Anonymous

#5 6w

Nah she’s kinda right man there’s some weird fuckin dudes out there, like it may not be you, I hope it’s not, but yeah there’s absolutely dudes out there who will be like a creepy lost puppy if a woman shows them a speck of interest, kinda ruins it for the rest of us.

Anonymous

#5 6w

As a kid I had a boy chase me around the school trying to kiss me. I thought of it like a game of tag, but still. That’s weird af looking back.