Some shorter people possess a rare genetic mutation, known as the "Methuselah gene," that seems to extend their life spans. This defect affects the way their cells use the hormone insulinlike growth factor 1. IGF1 plays a key role in childhood growth—and, more controversially, is touted by athletes and anti-aging proponents as a miracle cure that can help bulk up muscle, inhibit programmed cell death, and reduce body fat.

I am on the shorter side of the short side. I am barely 5'6. When I wear boots, if I do not cover them with pants, they look awful! My favorite pair finally had enough and so I was forced to find some new ones. It seems like any kind of boot I put on looked like I was drowning in them. Like boots that should hit 5 inches above the ankle hit 5 inches below my knee. To paint a picture... I look like a chick wearing over sized men's boots that happen to fit my large feet. 

a few old so not sure if this is already posted here or not:

http://thoughtcatalog.com/andrea-benito/2012/09/short-men-eww-theyre-genetically-deformed/

One the greatest rappers of our generation shakes hands with the President. 

Time Out New York, 1/2/2016

Each week, we take two New Yorkers who swear they're totally undateable, and put our matchmaking skills to the test. Afterward, we find out what went well on their date, and what went horribly, horribly wrong.

Why they're single:

Rui: Moved to 
New York from Japan last spring, so hasn’t had a chance to meet new people and is still 
learning English.
Jacob: His work 
is pretty consuming and requires nights and weekends, but he’s working to make more time.

First impression

Rui: “He was wearing a suit, and he looked like a gentleman and a businessman. He’s nice, but it didn’t feel romantic. My type 
is taller than me, and he was shorter.”
Jacob: “They sat her first and delivered me to 
her, almost like a Bachelor episode. She was pretty and nicely dressed. She had a formal way about her but was very cordial.”

Chemistry

Rui: “We talked about our jobs, parents and where we’ve been. We found a mutual favorite restaurant in Astoria, but I didn’t 
feel like I wanted to go there with him.”
Jacob: “This is her first year in America, so a lot 
of the initial conversation was about what made her want to come to New York. But there was never a void in conversation.”

Awkward Moment

Rui: “His way of eating food is a little too messy. He spilled a lot of things on the table—dessert, bread, meat. It seemed he didn’t care about that, so I didn’t say anything.”
Jacob: “She asked when my last long-term relationship was and how long it lasted, which is a fairly forward thing to ask on a first date. I guess I was a little taken aback.” 

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I'm new here and 5.1, I'll start off by telling you I've been shorter than most people since I was a child. Growing up in rural Missouri didn't help my situation. I've been ridiculed almost every day since childhood" I'm pushing 30 now" I've always had a few close friends and I've had semi good relationships in the past, but at this point I've just given up. I dropped out of high school because of hieghtism turned to drugs and alcohol to numb myself from society and for a while it worked, but multiple arrests put a stop to that. now social anxiety and depression are the norm. I won't even stop at a gas station if it's busy for fear of ridicule and the fear that That decades of rage might be unleashed if the wrong thing is said. friends and family often get upset when I go long periods of time without visiting, but at home or working on my truck alone is the only time I feel safe from the world. I've been called a monster and a psycho for accidentally saying something from my point of view of the world. I can say in all honesty that if I don't like someone or don't know someone human life holds no value to me. not that I'm a killer or anything, I just don't care if people die. I'm not looking for a pity party or anything of the sort, I just joined to show my support so hopefully in the future people won't end up like me because of their height.

Take notes from actor Poe Dameron. This woman in tall but he is not intimidated in the least. He asserts power while making her feel feminine. That is key if you want to date taller women. 

So it is a new year, Happy New Year by the way! How do you plan to make the most of this year in regards to your height struggles? Do you want to bulk up? Slim down? Get that promotion?