Does the height of your ideal mate matter to you? Women: Would you date a man who is shorter than you? How much shorter would it bother you? Men: Would you date a woman who is taller than you? How much taller would it bother you?

Height, width, it just doesn't matter. As long as I can get to their heart, I'm fine with them:-)

Well, I am 6'1", so there really aren't a whole lot of women out there taller than I am, at least not by much anyway, so that has never factored into it for me.

My first wife was short and my current wife is 5'10".

I love my tall wife. She just seems to fit better, somehow. I also find myself 'looking' at tall women more.

So, I guess if I had to state a preference, I like tall women. I tend to be more attracted to them.

Would I date a woman taller than me? I don't see why not, honestly. I think I'd be OK with it.

Height wouldn't even come in to it.

Oh dear, this is the one area where I am completley and shamefully superfical in relationships... I just am really attracted to tall men.. .I know, i know... say if the love of my life is 5ft 5" what do i do?? luckily i hav'nt had that problem yet... There is just something about going out with someone really tall and having to stand on tip toes to kiss them... *swoon*

I'm a taller woman, and it has always been my preference to date taller men. My fiance is 6 inches taller than me, and it seems ideal. I have dated men my height or slightly shorter, and felt very uncomfortable dressing up and wearing heels. I know it's shallow, but everyone has physical preferences in a mate.

My only real physical criterion is that he has to be able to take me down. If I can outfight and pin you (and I ain't that strong, trust me) then I'm not interested. Unless you're a girl, in which case you just have tyo be cuddly. ^_^

Absolutely. I prefer short men. It's annoying to have to strain my neck to look into the eyes of my guy.

Sure I would it'd make for great standing sex ;) +2

You know, I have absolutely zero preference at all when it comes to height. I'm only 5'1 and I haven't been approached by men shorter than me, but I have gone out with men ranging from an inch taller to 18 inches taller, and I don't prefer taller or shorter. My current SO is 5'6 and it's such a sexy height on him:) But I would probably think the same thing if he was taller or shorter.

My husband is only two inches taller than me, but he stands taller than anyone that I have ever met.

My husband is around 4 inches taller than I am.When I dated,they were always taller than me.The tallest being 6'9".I felt like a three year old!lol!

Yes, yes, yes! I'm not that shallow, and I'm pretty tall for my age... And I'm a girl, realizing that a lottt of boys (cute ones) are shorter! (Like Justin Bieber for example... I'm just kidding JB lol)

Yes it does. I want a man bigger than me. I'm not one of those super skinny chickis. So I cant date a guy with no muscle or fat. It doesn't bother me either of which it is as long as he is bigger than me all over. Im just like that. I am five 2 and a half so it shouldn't be all that hard to find a guy taller than me. I am one of those girls that means size equals power, like I dont like girls who have bigger boobs than me, it makes me feel weak, but If they are taller than me and flat chested Ill take her out! haha. I like my boyfriend to be bigger than me because I think it looks awkward when hes not, and I don't wanna be looked at like I've got all the power in the relationship, even if i do. lol

Im six feet tall, but it wouldnt bother me, but the maximum height difference would be an unrealistic five feet taller,

I'm 5'11'' and ideally I would like to date a man who is taller than me but height is not high on my list of criteria and I've actually never dated a man that is taller than myself. The shortest guy I dated was 5'4'' and after the first couple of dates we didn't even notice the height difference anymore.

taller is beterr:))

I have dated in the past men who were shorter then me and I saw no problem with that. I have usually dated men in the past that were either shorter then me or slightly taller, but was put off by men who were really tall for some reason.

From a woman's viewpoint...I am tall, 5'7", and I would date a man of my equal height, and probably one a little shorter...but , if I had my preference I have always rather have a taller man...but it really shouldn't matter, it is what is on the inside that really counts. If he is a good man, honest, has morals,kind..that would be the most important to me. Remember Jackie O. married a shorter man...but I believe that was an entirely different situation....money lol

Being six one kinda makes it hard to find women taller than me. But I dont think it would bother me. I dance with a girl that is six foot and wears heals. Kinda turns me on actually.

YES, no, n/a

well for me it isnt really that difficult to accomplish that considering i an only 5'3 lol

I do think height is something that effects everyone's want in a "dream mate" but i do not think that means i would not go out with someone because of their height. i rather have someone that is the same height as me or taller... but if i really like them i don't think it would bug me too much.. although.. i am 5" 4" if a guy only came up to my shoulder while i am flat-footed i think i may have a harder time with it.

he /she cant be shorter than me

I've always loved tall men, but it really doesn't matter after a few minutes if the person is awesome.

It does matter to me a whole lot. I'd prefer to be with a guy who is taller than me. However, if an awesome guy managed to catch my attention, I might make an exception for him.