Why Do Men Prefer Short Women?
This is one of the most widely asked questions. You have probably seen many couples on your street where the husbands or boyfriends are way taller than the women, and you are wondering why. Relax, I will tell you exactly why some men usually go for women they are way taller than and why women usually run to guys that are taller than them.
I know you might be saying, “Not all guys go for girls they are taller than.” Yeah, you are right! But I said some men, not all men. However, a good percentage of men do it, and I’m going to tell you why they do it in a few seconds.
1. Short Women Are Less Intimidating
Yes, you heard me right! Not all men would like to admit this, but this is just the fact. So many men, especially those with low self-esteem, often feel that tall women are intimidating, and they avoid approaching them.
To some of them, approaching a woman they are taller than somehow boosts their confidence more than approaching women of their height or taller than them.
2. Perceived Femininity
Another good reason why men usually go for short women is because it is believed by many men that short women are more feminine in nature than tall women.
Personally, I don’t think this is true, neither am I doubting it, but many men believe this and act on it in their choice of women.
3. Dominance
The truth is, there is a kind of natural relief or satisfaction that comes with meeting someone you are taller than. I know some won’t admit this, but this is the truth.
So, some men feel that once they are taller than their partners, they are dominating them; I mean, they are in control.
4. Cultural and Media Influence
Culture and media are some of the things that shape and change people’s tastes, choices, and thinking.
So many cultures and media portray tall men and short women as more suitable than a tall woman and a short man. This way, some men subconsciously think and believe that they must be taller than their partners.
5. Personal Experience
So many men are in relationships with women they are taller than because of their past experiences.
Let’s take, for instance, a man who has previously been in a relationship with a tall woman, probably with bad character, etc. He might not want to enter another relationship with a tall woman because of that past experience. He is likely to go for the opposite, which is short women, for a trial.
Why Do Very Short Girls Like Very Tall Guys?
We have talked about why guys like short girls; let’s talk about why short women like tall guys.
1. Protection
One of the most important reasons why very short girls like tall guys is because they feel protected around those guys.
I know not many girls would like to admit this, but the truth is, they naturally feel very safe and protected around tall guys more than guys of the same height as them.
2. Feminine Feeling
So many women date taller guys because they feel more feminine for those guys than for an average guy.
3. Cultural and Media Influence
Some cultures and media have made it look as if the perfect match for a relationship is a tall man and a short woman, and many people have absorbed this idea subconsciously.
For instance, some movies and media houses, such as TV stations and newspapers, portray this a lot.
4. Visual and Physical Balance
Some short girls date tall men because of physical balance. This includes the hope of having children that might have the husband’s genes and grow tall like him.
Also, they enjoy the possible positive remarks people are likely to make about them, and it gives them confidence.
In fact, women derive confidence from dating men who are way taller than them, and they enjoy the possible public remarks that come with it.
Are Short Girls Attractive?
Judging by how common it is to always see tall guys and short girls in relationships, you might be wondering if short girls are more attractive than tall girls.
Short girls are attractive to some men and less attractive to others as well.
Yes, short girls are attractive. But if you are asking if they are more attractive than tall girls, I don’t think one is more attractive than the other.
The fact is, everybody has his or her own taste, and tastes differ. Some men find short girls more attractive than tall girls, while some find tall girls more attractive. So it’s about individual preferences.
Does Height Affect Attraction?
Yes, height plays an important role in attraction.
Like I explained above, everyone has their personal preferences — some love their partners tall, some love them short, etc. So each individual is naturally attracted to people that fit into their preferences.