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> but short men are just not considered equal when it comes to physical attractiveness. Did a tall person write this? This is horse shit. If you're unfortunate

> but short men are just not considered equal when it comes to physical attractiveness. Did a tall person write this? This is horse shit. If you're unfortunate enough to find yourself in a bubble where this fallacy actually applies, get out quickly. Or if this is you, and you're under average height, I'd legitimately suggest seeking counseling to try and overcome the short supply of confidence, perhaps discover the reason why you're projecting this onto yourself. There is an immense supply of people and an incredible variety of tastes.

p_j_w 4y ago
There's real research on this. Someone posted this further up the thread: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/The-effect-of-male-and-female-height-on-a-the-likelihood-of-giving-a-Yes-response_fig1_236670565 https://www.researchgate.net/figure/The-effect-of-male-and-f...
- andrew_ 4y ago
  It's nearly a decade old. Societal and cultural shifts take a lot less time.
  - Decker87 4y ago
    I can't tell if this is sarcasm. Social change can take centuries and I'd argue this trend is moving in the other direction.
    - andrew_ 4y ago
      Clearly you don't follow popular trends. What's popular and desirable changes frequently, and sometimes many times in the course of a year. This includes physical appearances. Social change can happen overnight.
lovich 4y ago
I don't know man. I'm significantly taller than a few of my friends who tick off every box that's commonly listed as ideal traits in male partners other than height and they struggle to get a single date while I have random women hit me up while I'm just out shopping. There's a large amount of incredibly shallow men based on all the guys I've become friends or acquaintances with over the years, and I can only assume that women are just as capable of being shallow.
- andrew_ 4y ago
  Anecdotal evidence is a tricky thing. I'm over 6 foot and was the last to be married among two social groups in two different states, the vast majority of my peers significantly shorter than myself. And I wouldn't consider myself to be a slouch or unattractive.

p_j_w 4y ago

There's real research on this. Someone posted this further up the thread: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/The-effect-of-male-and-female-height-on-a-the-likelihood-of-giving-a-Yes-response_fig1_236670565 https://www.researchgate.net/figure/The-effect-of-male-and-f...

andrew_ 4y ago
It's nearly a decade old. Societal and cultural shifts take a lot less time.
- Decker87 4y ago
  I can't tell if this is sarcasm. Social change can take centuries and I'd argue this trend is moving in the other direction.
  - andrew_ 4y ago
    Clearly you don't follow popular trends. What's popular and desirable changes frequently, and sometimes many times in the course of a year. This includes physical appearances. Social change can happen overnight.

lovich 4y ago

I don't know man. I'm significantly taller than a few of my friends who tick off every box that's commonly listed as ideal traits in male partners other than height and they struggle to get a single date while I have random women hit me up while I'm just out shopping. There's a large amount of incredibly shallow men based on all the guys I've become friends or acquaintances with over the years, and I can only assume that women are just as capable of being shallow.

andrew_ 4y ago
Anecdotal evidence is a tricky thing. I'm over 6 foot and was the last to be married among two social groups in two different states, the vast majority of my peers significantly shorter than myself. And I wouldn't consider myself to be a slouch or unattractive.