A few important things have to be understood:
In our society guys are "supposed" to be taller than their ladies. It's a social norm, popularized maybe by genetics; men typically grow taller then women. Don't get angry at me Guyspeaklets; it's a plain fact - like cats are annoying. This man-child (I kid) you went out with brings up the height thing, because he's super self-conscious about it. He's conditioned to think it's a flaw, a glaring weakness - like liking cats. Unless his face is actually fugly, this poor little fella clearly felt he needed to damage-control with you after the date. Awwww.
You are six feet tall. The average height for women over 20 years old is 5'4". That makes you EIGHT full inches abnormal. And how short was this guy, I wonder? 5'9" is the national average. He could still be two inches taller than that, and shorter than you. What am I getting at? No really, what am I getting at?
Ah, here's what I'm getting at: age is just a number and it seems like for you and many, many others - height is just a number. It sounds like you dug this guy and feel bad that he feels bad about himself. Who cares that he can't get to the cereal on your fridge? You don't. Lift him up (no, not literally) to your enlightened perspective: don't judge a person based on their height.
Tell him, the truth: it's OK that he's shorter than you; the only thing that matters to you is that he likes himself and has a big penis heart.
I'm a tall gal, 5'10. I've dated guys who were either the same height, or 2 inches shorter...Its not a biggie, once you lay down your torsos line up. God knows what he's doin.
lol....I bet that keebler elf makes some mean cookies ;P
Do you always write your jokes in bold font? We're not stupid, we'll understand it's a joke and laugh even if you don't put a laugh track after it. ;)
Don't be such a betch Lauren, it helps me laugh.
He actually didn't bold his jokes...more so just his main statements? I get it though, you were trying to be a clever, smart-ass comment-leaver...
As for the height situation- I recently discovered that this is a complete dealbreaker for me! Buuuut, I'm 5'4, so it's kind of a different story- any guy who can be considered 'short' from my perspective is truly wee. If this guy is average, he has nothing to feel self-concious about! Just throw on some flats, and let him know how sessy you think he is the next time you see him. That should take care of it.
My boyfriend is shorter than I am...I actually always had that as one of my superficial musts...Must be older than I, Must be taller than I...etc. Ridiculous...Funny guy is right..it's totally a social norm, and a very stupid one at that...If you like him, reassure him that the height thing is not an issue...the best way to do that is to let him know you think he's hot and perfect as is...he'll hopefully very quickly get tot he point of it being a non-issue...
i'm a tall girl and i won't give a guy the time of day unless he's taller than 6 foot... it's all about personal tastes. i wish i had the confidence to date a guy my height, but i don't. as long as you're happy, that's ALL that matters.
Show, you're shallow and superficial as hell and don't understand the real concept of love basing it on height. I'm sorry everything is perspective only goes so far unless you can acknowledge you're a kiddie pool.
Also note, I'm 6'3, and I still wouldn't touch your sorry ass.