Short men and dating?

Hi all,

I am a short guy, 163cm (5'4" in the old language) last time I checked, and this has so far proven to be too high a hurdle (pun intended) on the dating front. While I am under no illusions that it is the sole cause of my problems, my experience suggests that it is the dominant one. Which leads me to my question:

For the girls:

Have you ever dated a short man (either in absolute terms or someone shorter than you)?

If not, would you ever?

For the other short guys:

Do you have the same problem, or am I way off target?

Have you ever dated a taller woman?

Thanks in advance for any responses!

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i have dated a lot of short guys....but then again thats because im short too im like 5'1 lol. but i think its cute and there are of course girls out there that dont have a problem with it. personally i think they are cute!

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I went out with a short guy but he was a big jerk!
All the guys I have ended up dating have been shorter than me, and it doesn't bother me at all.
srry dude im 6' 8'' i dont knwo wat ur talking about
i personally would most likely not date a shorter man then me, but if the person really likes you, that will not matter. find someone that likes you for you
sure by the way to get more answers condense that ques it is too long
You can take this as a joke or actual advice. Find some woman about 5' tall that might solve the problem.
There was a CNN story about how shorter men make less money than taller men, so it is out there. As far as dating, you got to just be yourself. If some woman doesn't find you appealing because you are short, go to the next one. Life is too short to worry about stuff you can not control.
I don't think I would date someone shorter than me just because I like that sense of comfort that I am being protected... That's just me though some women aren't like that and love short guys. Find someone your height or shorter if not!
it would be weird to date a shorter guy!!
I dated a taller woman once. I have always found short girls more attractive though. I'd consider dating even out of my race if it is causing too many problems. There are many races whose women almost never get over 5'2. The taller woman was a nice one, but ultimately, I had to marry my wife who is 5'4. I am 5'7, not sure if you consider that short.
I am 5'4" !! My wife is 5'5"!! There is hope!!! Just keep the girls at eye level!! LOL!!
it is a shame that you have experienced rejection based on your height but consider this: you can weed out those who date based on looks only and save yourself lots of dates with shallow people.

Hang in there, not all girls care about height- I am very short 5'2'' and I have dated guys who are barely taller than myself.
I'm a very short man, only 5 ft. but personality and maybe looks, goes along way with women. I'm sure some women have looked the other way becuase of my height but I have

done very well.
I have never dated a guy shorter than myself, but I'm 5'4" so that means a guy would have to be REALLY short. I wouldn't have any qualms about it though if I were single. I've been around the block enough to know that it's not how a man looks that's important, but how a man treats you and that's what I'm trying to teach my daughters.

P.S. Change what you can about yourself and don't worry about what you can't.
I had a boss who was short--about 5'4". He had a mustache. He said our office was a dictatorship not a democracy. I always thought of him as a "little" Hitler. I would never go with a short guy who had a mustache.
Dear short man,

Yes, I did go out on a date with a short man. Actually, the fact I looked like I was dancing by myself was kind of funny. Though you are short, you need to maintain a sense of humor and definitely do not acquire what is commonly known as "short man syndrome" - that is awful. Someone will love you for YOU as long as you are not totally absorbed in your shortness - do not make it an issue!
well am 5'2 and you could say I dated men a tat bit taller than me but never shorter, I guess i never had the pleasure of meeting one. And quiet honestly if you have a good education and great personality, your bound to catch a women eye.

So don't fret about it and enjoy what you have.
Ok well, being a girl that is 5' 7'' (not tall, but not short), I have only met a few guys shorter than me, and it was totally awkward. I don't think I would ever date someoen shorter than me unless i was totally in love with his personality.
I think short guys have as good a chance as tall guys to get girls. I have 3 sons whom are all short. Two have girl friends and the other is married. Be yourself. Girls like guys who make them laugh and are honest and treat them like they are special. Be confident in yourself and don't worry about being short.
I am only 5'2 and I have dated men shorter and taller I find the shorter males more muscular and more attractive than a tall lanky thing so dont give up hope there is someone in your future
I used to think I would not be able to date a guy shorter than me. But that changed when I met the man who is now my husband. I am 5'9" and he is 5'7". I know that is not a HUGE difference, but for someone who would never date a shorter guy, that is a big step. As it turns out, it really isn't a big deal that he is shorter than me. So, just keep looking. You will find a woman who doesn't care if you are shorter than her. You may be the one guy to change HER mind, like my husband was the one guy to change mine.

Here is one other example. My Brother-In-Law is probably your height, his wife is at least 5'9" to 5'10", so don't get discouraged.
Most of the guys in my school are shorter than me.

I'm 5'9

And the guys are usually 5'7, 5'6

But there's one guy who is 5'9 as well and 5'8 for me to date.

But I just have to get used to it, that's not bad at all!!!!
I am a female and have no previous experience in dating a man shorter than myself, due to the fact that most men are intimidated by a woman who is 5'10".

As for your second question, personally I would not be opposed to dating a man shorter than I for I find that personality, attitude, and compatibility are much more important factors in a relationship than physical attributes. Intelligence is always a bonus.