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gymshorts

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Height: 5'4

Location: Hometown, United States

Joined: Aug 31, 2016

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Re: Short guys, do you seek out taller women for the sake of your kids?

My only qualification for dating was that my date be no taller than I am. I am overly sensitive to this issue, so I couldn't bear the thought of her being bigger than I am. I dated, fell inn love, married, and have have married and completely true to, a fine woman who is 5'2" to my 5'4". Her Dad was short too, and she admired her Dad greatly. Everyone did. Genetics are difficult to predict, random-- full of surprises. Our sons are 5'11" and 5'9" - both strong military men. We're very proud of them. They are as God made them, just like me, only without all the emotional strain of living life at the short end of the stick like their Dad and grandpas. My wife actually wanted a smaller man since she finds large ones a little scary. She loves me for my integrity, my wit, and my talents and intelligence. Those are things to look for and think about when you date. I wish you well.

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Re: What is your ideal height?

Yes, actually I've led quite a fascinating, unusual life, but only because I have refused to be held back by my short stature. I am a bold, often intense, highly energetic, and bright guy. But, I cannot imagine ever feeling at ease being short. yes, it's who I am, but... Well, I am happily married - 31 years - to a wonderful woman who loves me for my integrity, wit, and talents, and couldn't care less that I'm the little guy in every crowd. We have 3 wonderful grown kids - a petite, cute daughter, a son 5'11", and one 5'9"-- both are successful military men, and I am so relieved that they are normal height. Being the short guy all the time has forced me to focus on an array of other attributes and develop them. But, honestly, I don't see myself ever linking being short - to me it will always be a negative thing and a huge disadvantage.

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Re: New here ... Looking for support

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Originally posted by gymshorts

Hello, and welcome. I am new to the group, too. If nothing else, it's the one place where we can talk openly and share our frustrations and grief with the only people who really understand the challenge and the constant emotional pain of not being tall enough. I't a decade older than you, and only 5'4", so I can relate to exactly how you feel. Being around tall men, even if they don't intend to be intimidating, is still uncomfortable and intimidating for guys our size. I face it every day. And yes, I often feel bummed for a long time after an encounter like that one. It's absolutely true that the bully is insecure and gets his jollies out of picking on guys like us. Realizing that doesn't make it easier for us-- we still have to bear the pain, suffer the indignation, wipe ourselves off, and go forward.

That's where this group comes in-- we can at least empathize with some other guy who has to endure this sort of thing. I am tired of trying to explain the problem to my wife (who cares but can't figure it out and is tired of hearing it), my friends (who are all normal size and clueless), or anyone else, really. Unless you are a short guy stuck for life in a world in which tall men have the obvious physical advantage, you don't get it.

Let's support each other.

Welcome to the forum GymShorts. What made you pick that particular name?

I enjoy good puns, so I wanted to include short in it, and I was wearing gym shorts the moment when I realized what life would hold for a short guy-- all the limitations and struggles.

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Re: If you woke up 6' tomorrow, how would you benefit the most?

Here are a few that are uppermost in my mind:

Able to compete in the board room, the election polls, or on the gridiron, if I ever wanted to.

Able to reach shelves.

Not talking to other's men's chests when standing.

Feeling confident instead of inferior.