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Girls, would you date a 5'2" guy?

I'm 5'1/2 (not measured myself in a while but it's easy to see I'm a pretty short chick ) so that sounds like a great height.

Reply 21

AreebWithaHat

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Original post by JordanR

A few days ago you were depressed about being 6'0" :tongue:

I've learnt not to be so insecure :smile:

And then tbh reading threads and posts like this, I've realised I could have drawn a much shorter straw :biggrin:

Reply 22

kate113855

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No I wouldn't, only because I'm nearly 5'10" and the height difference would be too much to overlook. I'd feel so stupid and awkward.

I do find shorter men attractive in the face, but a tall body is what does it for me :sexface:

Reply 23

Jdizzle15

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Those poll results were better than I thought they would be!
35% of females, so 1.2billion girls... doesn't sound too bad when you put it like that :tongue:

Reply 24

Tai Ga

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I'm 5"8 and definitely no. It's way too short for me.

Reply 25

AmyAintDead

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I voted Yes, on the condition that... as I usually like guys over 6ft and I'm 5"2'. I would date a guy my height if we were a brilliant match, but I haven't met any guys my height I actually find attractive so now I feel very shallow.

Reply 26

Journeyzap

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Original post by ct2k7

What do you view as a healthy weight?

BMI of 22+?
Not skinnier than me (ie, not skinny / thin arms / thin legs / very, very lean/does not look like a prepubescent boy) (unless Asian, who generally have smaller builds, and so it looks more natural on them)
Not fat either. Ideally, an athletic body shape - nicely shaped muscles, clearly athletic.

I do know a couple of men who may well be in the 5'1 - 5'3 range, they have this type of build and I think they are quite good looking. Although obviously I have a preference for taller men (5'9 - 6'1 range), I would not not date people who were shorter or taller, and overall I think body shape is more important (ie, being at a healthy weight, showing that you are physically active and know how to take care of yourself, rather than how tall your genes allowed you to grow).

Reply 27

AreebWithaHat

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Original post by Journeyzap

BMI of 22+?
Not skinnier than me (ie, not skinny / thin arms / thin legs / very, very lean/does not look like a prepubescent boy) (unless Asian, who generally have smaller builds, and so it looks more natural on them)
Not fat either. Ideally, an athletic body shape - nicely shaped muscles, clearly athletic.

I do know a couple of men who may well be in the 5'1 - 5'3 range, they have this type of build and I think they are quite good looking. Although obviously I have a preference for taller men (5'9 - 6'1 range), I would not not date people who were shorter or taller, and overall I think body shape is more important (ie, being at a healthy weight, showing that you are physically active and know how to take care of yourself, rather than how tall your genes allowed you to grow).

Whats wrong with 6ft 1 +? :smile:

Reply 28

Galileo Galilei

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Original post by Maid Marian

Yeah, as I'm shorter than 5'2.

That is crazy! I am like 5'11

Reply 29

Maid Marian

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Original post by Galileo Galilei

That is crazy! I am like 5'11

How is that crazy? :erm:

And I swear you told me you were like 5'8? :sly:

Reply 30

Galileo Galilei

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Original post by Maid Marian

How is that crazy? :erm:

And I swear you told me you were like 5'8? :sly:

Measured myself last week, 5'11 and 1/2 :biggrin:

, i love short girls.

Reply 31

Maid Marian

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Original post by Galileo Galilei

Measured myself last week, 5'11 and 1/2 :biggrin:

, i love short girls.

How could you miss a whole 3 and 1/2 inches of height!? That's crazy :lol:

Reply 32

lastlullabyy

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Original post by Journeyzap

I'm 5'2 - although I have a preference for slightly taller, if he was really well built (ie, at a healthy weight, neither skinny or fat) and obviously had a loveable personality, height wouldn't be a barrier.

Same here. I'm also 5'2. I like taller guys and somehow generally end up dating 6ft or 6'1 ones but it just turns out like that...

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Reply 33

Galileo Galilei

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Original post by Maid Marian

How could you miss a whole 3 and 1/2 inches of height!? That's crazy :lol:

I didn't think that I grew that much in 2 years lol! Really weird.. xD

Reply 34

Tye Singer

hmm i guess the height can be balance out with an athletic body and a chiselled face, but if your easy going i guess theres nothing to worry about

Reply 35

Jdizzle15

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Original post by Journeyzap

BMI of 22+?
Not skinnier than me (ie, not skinny / thin arms / thin legs / very, very lean/does not look like a prepubescent boy) (unless Asian, who generally have smaller builds, and so it looks more natural on them)
Not fat either. Ideally, an athletic body shape - nicely shaped muscles, clearly athletic.

I do know a couple of men who may well be in the 5'1 - 5'3 range, they have this type of build and I think they are quite good looking. Although obviously I have a preference for taller men (5'9 - 6'1 range), I would not not date people who were shorter or taller, and overall I think body shape is more important (ie, being at a healthy weight, showing that you are physically active and know how to take care of yourself, rather than how tall your genes allowed you to grow).

Lol 5'2 and I have BMI of 21.9 :frown:

Reply 36

Journeyzap

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Original post by AreebWithaHat

Whats wrong with 6ft 1 +? :smile:

Nothing wrong with 6'1, nor with less than 5'9. I was purely saying that my personal preference / most preferred height was within that range (not that I would not date outside of that range).

I'm quite short myself (5'2 actually), and my father's height is within that range (not sure if it is an influence or not, but have read that people tend to date people that in some way resemble their parents). That height range seems the most appealing to me, and above 6'1 is just slightly too tall to casually kiss out of the blue (in fact, it is already a big strain at 5'9), and also more uncomfortable for holding hands.

Anyway, tall men, short men, average-heighted men, don't get insecure - you will be in the preference of some subset of girls, and most people will date out of their preferences provided you have other qualities that are more important in the relationship than height.