There’s Finally An Answer To Why Men Prefer Short Girls Or Tall Girls (2024)

When you're looking for a woman to date, the list of qualitiesto consider can seeminfinite.

There's hair color. Skin tone. Style.

Every guy has hisown preferences, and theseinfluence whom he dates.But it's particularly hard to ignoreone asset — a woman'sheight.

Height is oftenthe first thing you notice about someone when you first meet.You'll estimate a woman's height as soon as you approach her.

You’ll notice it when you first make eye contact, you’ll be aware of it the first time you hold her hand, and you’ll certainly pay attention to it the first time you're in bed together.

Whether you’re into tall women or petite ones, no type is universally superior. That said, it would be wrongto deny that individual guys have their own preferences.

While some dudesmight not even includeheight when considering thequalities they desire in a woman, others put a great deal of emphasis onhow their potential partners measureup (pun intended).

If a guy is short and insecure, he may compensate for his heightby seeking out a shorter woman.

But if a guy is short andresourceful,he might pursue a taller woman. He might help a woman find her car in a crowded parking lot.

Maybe he'lloffer toreach forthe top shelf at Whole Foods.OK, I was kidding there —but, point being,there are pros and cons to a man'sown height in seeking a partner.

If you were wonderingwhy you’ve been singularlyattracted totall or short women in particular, science may reveal the deeper meaning behind your “type.” Here's what the research has to say.

Choice A: Tall Women

There’s a reason why the world’s finest designers model tall women.

The fashion world sets up tall, slender women as the "ideal"type. In response, women around the worldbuy high-heeled shoes (and ignore the discomfort)in order to gain a few inches.

Tall women attractattention. When a group of women walk into a bar, most eyes turn immediately to the tallest onein the group — simply because she might be the first face they see.

And when men interact withtall women, as Roger Dobson explains for The Independent, the outcome is generally positive.

According to Dobson, “both men and women judge a tall female on first sight as more intelligent, assertive, independent and ambitious.”

Dobson further explains that men view tall women as being wealthierand more successful.

These initial impressions don't guarantee a lasting relationship. But they do give tall women a leg up (no pun intended). Although these judgements may seem superficial,I understand where they come from.

Whenever I think of a tall woman, I almost always picture Uma Thurman or Maria Sharapova — tall, blonde, alpha females.

Both happen to be very assertive.And while I wouldn’t expect every tall woman to be as strong-willedas the two I just mentioned, staturecanindicatepersonality.

Dobson explains thatmen make many conclusions about a woman based on her height.

Psychologists from the Universities of Liverpool and Central Lancashire set out to gain a better understanding of height discrimination, a tendency that has influenced male-male competition since the beginning of human history.

But heightism is not confined to ego battles between men. It also plays a large role in a man's choice of mate.

In one study, men were asked to judge the charactersof women whose pictures had been digitally shortened or lengthened.

These findings served as "the first direct evidence that female height influences perception of their character,” Dr. Simon Chu, who was involved in the study, explained.

ChoiceB: Short Women

The evidence found in studies of heightism isnot entirelyin favorof tall women. In fact, it often suggests that men may viewshorter women in an equally positive light.

While men might see taller women as moreconventionally attractive — and even more intelligent — than shorter women, men find the latter to be“more nurturing and likely to be better mothers.”

According to Dobson, “men believed that shorter women were more considerate, nurturing and homely.”

This conclusion could come an initial belief thatshort women are not intimidating.

Many shorter men have toconquer the fear of dating women who are taller than they are. Many men might find taller women more imposing — and smaller women more inviting.

InaDaily Mail report, researchers suggest“small women with long legs” are empirically the most attractive "type."

According to the man behind the claim, Dr. William Brown of Brunel University, “shorter, slimmer females with long slender limbs and larger breasts are more attractive.”

Dr. Brown explains his logic through the concept of body symmetry.Though tall, slim, women may appear thinnest on a runway, it's the shorter, curvier women who are most symmetrically pleasing.

Ultimately, height is just a number. Butyour choice of a tall or a short womancouldreveal which otherqualities attract you.

If you're a lad who fancies taller women, you might prefera more independent and assertive companion. Ifyou are a shorter man, you could be seeking out someone more nurturing.