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writes: This is a stupid question, but I am very insecure as I am so tall. I am six foot and tower over people, especially when I wear heels. I am very slim and used to be a model so everyone thinks I am so confident, but the truth is I hate it so much. I always worry my boyfriend is looking at small, dainty women and wishing I was like them rather than a giant freak. In bars men always come up to me and ask how tall I am. It makes me feel like such an oddball.Is it unattractive to be so tall? Why do people feel the need to comment on it? Even walking down the street I hear people saying how tall I am. Men do you fancy tall women too?
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reader, Lizi xxx  +, writes (5 August 2008):
I'm 5,11 and a half- and proud of it! I'm just 16 so I know what its like being the tallest in the year, but my attitude to it is if a boy doesn't like me because of my height, he's not worth bothering with! I don't care how tall a guy is- always remenber
"look not upon a mans stature but upon his heart"
A friend once described to me being tall as having very bright clothes on that you can't take off, and everyone feels compelled to comment on them. But I say, wear em with pride, and love the attention!! Most people would give their eyeteeth to have legs like ours, which look hotter in heels! Never stoop- Love being gorgeous! x
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reader, oceanblue70 +, writes (5 June 2008):
I have read most the answers to your question. Majority of them are positive which is great others are trying to be positive;but are also negative such as refering to shorter or shorter people as midgets which is offensive to bothe parties. I am a 5'4 man the only time I notice is when i am buying jeans! I have gone out with a woman who is 5'1 and 6 and a half stone,5'11 and 11 stone. I am attracted to women not just their looks also who they are as individuals, I find it absurd that people have types that they try to adher too!! Usually these people are shallow and you shouldn't want to date them anyway! There is one woman on here that is positve to you but then goes on to say that she has not got the courage to date a man shorter than herself, stunning! The fact that your tall is not a problem its other peoples. You should put on the hghest heels youve got and learn and embrace your hight.
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reader, anonymous, writes (1 June 2008): i am 6'2 and still growing. the only thing that makes me insecure is never having a b/f. all my friends have had loads, but i have none. the thing is though i think that he should be taller than me for it to work. however, i have had the same prob as female (1st June 2008). a man at least 4 times my age found me attractive.... oh no.... :(... the mens advice on here is top notch, so i think you should believe them....
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reader, anonymous, writes (1 June 2008): thank you for that last note- would explain a lot of things, why older men always seem to go after me!
I'm 6foot and I find that when I'm in the right mood, I love it and play off being tall, it's just the moments when you actually wanna disappear into the crowd for once that you can't!!
you're right though, it does help once you're in a "proper" job- somehow you get more respected! (whoop! ;)
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reader, anonymous, writes (29 May 2008): Tall girls are better and hotter.
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reader, anonymous, writes (29 May 2008): Most importantly you should think positive. You are gorgeous and you need to know it. A confident looking, happy person will attract others. Nobody wants to know the uncomfortable looking person cowering in the corner.
Always remember that everyone has some insecurity, whether it is their skin, hair, weight, looks, personality - think yourself lucky, your insecurity is actually an asset.
OK so it is harder to get clothes and shoes to fit (we are trying to help you there!), but people do treat you differently. A tall woman is automatically treated with respect. People assume you are confident, intelligent and capable of doing things for yourself. A short woman is often patronised and treated as someone younger and less intelligent than they are. As you get older and start a career you will find this an asset - especially when you start earning more money than your shorter female colleagues!
When it comes to boyfriends, tall girls like us sometimes have difficulties. You may think that boys your own age don't like you - but it's not true. They are in awe of you and don't quite know how to approach you - YET! Usually younger men find it hard to know how to chat up a tall girl. Because of their lack of confidence in their own decisions they usual go for the easy option (the short blonde in skimpy clothes). Young men have a strange mentality - they all wear the same branded clothes because they need to belong, whereas a girl would wear what's fashionable, fits and what suits her- the clothes could be any brand.
Girls simply develop confidence in their decisions from an earlier age. Girls know what they like and why they like it. They tend to like a boy for his personality more than his looks. A boy usually goes for a what is perceived by his peers as an acceptable look for a girl: whether this be related to height, hair length, looks or dress. The good news is that as they get older, and boys grow up to be men they find out what they really like.
Remember that you don't have to dress a certain way to attract a boyfriend. And if you go over the top you are in danger of looking like a cross-dresser! When you go out with your friends to a pub or a club, you will find that a lot of women go out of their way to be noticed - they wear the shortest skirts, the most make up, the biggest hair. You have to simply walk into a room to be noticed. And they are looking at you in admiration - not for any other reason.
OK, so you will never be the cute little girl, but the cute little girl will never get to be the elegant, sophisticated women that you will be. Think of Cameron Diaz 5ft9.....Liv Tyler 5ft10....Zoe Ball 6ft....Liz Hurley 5ft9.... Nicole Kidman 5ft10...Uma Thurman 6ft...Julia Roberts 5ft9....Claudia Schiffer 5ft11....Donna Air 5ft9....Charlize Theron 5ft9...Christy Turlington 5ft10....Cindy Crawford 5ft9.5...Minnie Driver 5ft10...Elle Macpherson 6ft.....tall is beautiful. Always remember that you are!
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reader, anonymous, writes (21 May 2008): Im a 6 foot Good looking man aged 28.
I think tall girls are the best and this is why!
1. You have fantastic legs
2. Your genraly a lot better looking than all other girls
3. I personally think all tall girls are the best and I hav'nt got no weird fettish or nothing!!
4. Dont ever be worried about your height because you are beautiful and I wish I could be with you. xxxx
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reader, anonymous, writes (19 May 2008): "I've just turned 13 and i'm 5 foot 11 how tall do you reckon i'm gonna be??"
Im 16 and a little over 5'10 so i want to know the same thing! :]
girls can stop growing when they're 15,16 or 17.
It relly used to bother me, but now im not too bothered no one has ever disliked my height, i always get "wow you could be a model" lol (:
you could even stop growing now, and every one is different, its likey youll be over 6ft but embrace it :D
If im 16 and 5'10.5, how tall do u htink ill be?
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reader, anonymous, writes (14 May 2008): YES!!! Many men, me being one of them find tall women very attractive. I am 5'10" and would actually prefer to date a girl taller than me. You are very lucky to be so tall!
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reader, anonymous, writes (13 May 2008): hya
im 15 and i am 6 ft. im at the age where not every one has grew to their full hieght. i am constantly worried about my height and feel so diffrnt to all my friends who are acually under the avrage height. i am the tallest in my school now and hate it. i often get bullied and feel like the odd one out. after reading a lot of the replies you have recived its filled me with confidence and now i know im not the only one. after understanding the situation more i feel like i can gorw into the rest of my tens with confidence and be happy with my hieght
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reader, anonymous, writes (9 May 2008): Taller girls are well sexier, long legs, confidence and power. Me and my best mate are 6ft tall and both wear high heels on a night out, we tower over nearly every guy in the place and ALWAYS get commented on our height, but Im proud of my height and am not going to be subjected to wearing flat shoes just because Im tall, so embrace it girls, do it for us 6ft+ beauties ;) xx
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reader, MattD.  +, writes (21 April 2008):
I am a male who is 6 feet tall and always loved woman who were 6 feet. It is sexy.
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reader, anonymous, writes (20 April 2008): Tall women are so much better than short woman. I am 5'8" and 25 years old. When I was looking for a girlfriend, I ruled out the short ones and only looked for girls taller than me. I ended up finding the PERFECT girl who was a stunning 6'4" (At the time I was 18 and only 5'6", she was also 18) Now, I am 5'8" and she is 6'5", she grew an inch. We are married and very happy. The reason I like tall women is the legs. Taller women tend to have those jaw-dropping legs that people stare at and say WOW!
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reader, anonymous, writes (16 April 2008): Sweetie I am 6'2 and plus sized, I understand how you feel, I feel it sometimes myself. I have issues with my body but my male friends don't. I am told often how sexy I am, so right now I'm working on likeing me because everybody else seem too. You'll be fine, keep your head up and represent for us 6 foot beauties :) :) :)
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reader, anonymous, writes (15 April 2008): yes, 6 foot heighted or more womens are very attractive
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reader, anonymous, writes (14 April 2008): im 5'10 and i have size 11 for feet. it sucks alot of time because i can't just go to the store and buy whatever jeans are on sale because they never come in long, and even long is short, and they never carry size 11 in stores for shoes, but i'd rather order my clothes and shoes online because they are original and no one else usually has them. and as far as guys go, i intimidate them, but the shorter ones seem to always like me and i don't have courage to date a shorter guy exclusively but it shouldn't matter if you like someone
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reader, anonymous, writes (14 April 2008): Hey!!!You shouldnt feel bad about your height.Feel good being tall!!!Taller girls are georgus,they have long legs and guys like them much better.And dont feel bad if people make fun of you.Just dont listen to them.Their losers and they wiish they can be just like you.Exspecially those short gals out there.Iam 5.9 and 13.ALso im taller than most boys but they still like me.I have all the boys chasing me.So dont feel bad about yourself.:]Because boys would rather be with tall girls than short girls.Trust me
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 April 2008): Honestly, Im a 6"4 guy and I only go for girls taller than 5"10... I can't think of anything more attractive than a good looking tall girl, I dont even register small girls when I see them in clubs or bars. Im not some weirdo either, a lot of tall guys prefer tall girls.
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reader, anonymous, writes (3 April 2008): I think tall women are very attractive
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reader, klule2k  +, writes (2 April 2008):
ii dnt think you nned to worry about that, me i am 5,3" feet my girlfriend is about three inches taller than me. i dont notice it at all
maybe cause i have been since the beginning dating very tall women
i would advise you to relax and enjoy your realtionship
wish you the best
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reader, anonymous, writes (24 March 2008): I'm six feet tall too and my boyfriend often tells me that men get the hots for tall women because they think "blimey, I'd have ALL OF THAT to play with in bed!!!"Here's a list of some of the world's 6 foot tall gorgeous women:Beth Orton - 6'Jerry Hall - 6'Saffron Burrows - 6'Macy Gray - 6'Elle MacPherson - 6'Brooke Shields - 6'Uma Thurman - 6'I rest my case!Lucy
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reader, anonymous, writes (22 March 2008): i would not worry about it. i used to when i was younger. there is nothing i can do about it except embrace it. you cant change it. so embrace it. im 5-11 6 feet tall. loving it.
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reader, anonymous, writes (20 March 2008): im 6'4" so 6 foot would be perfect. tall men like meeting women that can they can talk to at the same level.
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reader, anonymous, writes (20 March 2008): YES YES YES
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reader, anonymous, writes (14 March 2008): i am a guy of 5.9 inch tall
in my life there have beem some short girls the tallest girls i ever datedd was 6.6 feet tall she was double to me in size & used to rock me totaly, i love to be pampered bye her& guess what after that i never daed wih shor girls
TALL GIRLS ARE EALLY SEXY & GUYS LOVE TALL & STRONG WOMEN WHO AR MUCH POWERFULL THEN THEM
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reader, anonymous, writes (10 March 2008): I think tall women are very attractive, but whats even more attractive is a woman with confidence about who she is. Beauty has no height requirement, love yourself, and be who you are.
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reader, anonymous, writes (29 February 2008): i am 5'9" and i love taller women. the taller the better."
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reader, anonymous, writes (23 February 2008): Get over it!!!! I'm 6' 2" and lovin it! I know it's annoying when short men try to chat you up and come out with all thier cheesy lines, but trust me, being taller is sooooo much better. Just slap a nice pair of heels on (difficult to find when your a size 11 like me, but you can get them), stand to your full height and take a good look around at all the lesser beings below you...GO GIRL! x x x x x
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reader, anonymous, writes (13 February 2008): hi i am 16 and i am 6ft 2 sometimes i dnt like been tall because everyone just stares at you and its sooo annoying and like some people take the piss buh i wud rather be tall then small at least we gt noticed small people dnt :D well anyway guys who dont like woman cuz their tall are mean and need to grow up litreally :D u all be oki xxxx
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reader, anonymous, writes (1 February 2008): Hey there chick, I am 6ft 1inch and im proud of it.. But saying that, i was bullied at school for being so tall and slim and it used to bother me so much, and because at school i couldnt find a boyfriend my height, i used to get called all the names under the sun, and i wasnt proud of my height, i used to slump around everywhere. But now i am just 6'1" and proud, i work in a bar, and all the blokes that come in ask me how tall i am, i get the whispers in the street "oh my look how tall she is" but u tend not to hear the bits afterwards "i wish i was that tall" " i wish my legs were that long" things like that... Your right, not all men like tall girls, but most of them do. They ask you how tall you are,because it is rare to see a 6ft girl. Its not them taking the piss out off you is there way of saying wow! I never get a bad comment said to me about my height and i never had, its just that i thought i did but they are actually compliments.. When i were my highest heel it makes me 3" taller then my husband. (6'5") and i love it.. The only thing i dont like about being tall is that i have a 38" inside leg and the places i can get my jeans from are limited! Stand tall girl and be proud :) xoxoxox
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reader, anonymous, writes (30 January 2008): heya whoever you are, no not all men find tall girls unattractive! take me 4 example im 6ft nearly & ive got a lovely boyfriend who ive been wiv 4 nearly 3yrs now & he's never sed a bad word against me or to/about any other tall person.
dont be in-secure about your height, stand up & be proud... i was bullied summut terrible wen i was at school coz of my height, but i just used to think to myslef that my name is Kelly i am almost 6ft & the tallest girl in school i have size 9-10 feet so what who cares! because i dont & it dont matter to anyone else what you look like they are just JEALOUS babe! BE PROUD OF WHO YOU ARE AND SAY "LOOK AT ME ALL YOU WANT THIS IS WHO I AM I NOTHING OR NOBODY CAN OR WILL EVER CHANGE THAT! im proud of being tall coz u can reach the top shelves haha & see over people when they are in the way haha.
i agree with 6ft Jodi BE PROUD!
and we do have a gift let all us tall girls stick together & be proud as a group! we should all get together & celebrate & make ourselfs KNOWN! who agrees???
write back.
your question "why do people need to comment on it?" the answer is that men find u wonderful & women r jealous coz we av got all the advantages of being tall & the midgets haven't! i am a size 14 wiv size 9-10 feet & bloody proud of it! remember to write back & answer my question please xx
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reader, anonymous, writes (10 January 2008): guess what i'm 14 and i'm 5'8ft i'm still growing and i dont know how i'm goin to be. be tall makes me feel inscure and i hate weraing heels the make me look taller, so dont worry you're only 6'0ft if they make fun you ignore and if they ask them why they care about you're height. sometimes short people wants to be tall so their fascanated by us. dont take the negativity or you're be miserable trust me i had experience?
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reader, daletom + ♥, writes (3 January 2008):
A female reader, anonymous, writes (29 December 2007):
I hope you're still reading answers. I'm 16 and 5'11,
my boyfriend is only an inch shorter 5'10 . . .
Don't give up too soon! It's my understanding that most women (at least in N. America) reach their adult height by age 17 or 18, but many men continue to grow until age 20. (I grew over an inch between my 18th & 19th birthdays.) If your B/F is also 16 and only an inch shorter he may yet equal, or exceed, your height.
I understand your psychological desire for a large, strong, guy to protect you. It might help your relationship A LOT to seek out women in similar situations - especially those in their 30's or older who have been together for many years - and find out how they view your problem.
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reader, anonymous, writes (2 January 2008): I am a short male - 5'6", and I love tall females, even if they don't always love me. you should be proud of your height. Tall women are extremely sexy - just be yourself.
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reader, anonymous, writes (29 December 2007): I hope you're still reading answers. I'm 16 and 5'11, my boyfriend is only an inch shorter 5'10 but it annoys me soooooooooo bad but theres nothing i can do. I think every girl wants a man that bigger so you can feel small and protected. thats the only problem i have with my height, otherwise i absolutely love it!
just think about naiomi campbell, nicole kidman, tyra banks and all the othe beautiful models that are like 6'. tall is beautiful. who cares what people say to you, people will usually say your tall because they are jealous and have nothing else to say about you. but who cares. i love it!
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reader, anonymous, writes (25 December 2007): I have been attacted to tall woman for a long time. I think they are sexy. My wife is six foot tall. However one of my sons is close to 7 feet and married a girl that is five feet. Each person is attacted to something different, that is what makes the world go round.
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reader, daletom + ♥, writes (24 December 2007):
I'm attracted to tall women! (Well, provided she's somewhat close to height/weight proportionate.) Put on those high heels, if you'd like, and show it off.
Even for a guy, I'm moderately tall at 6'2 but I don't think it would bother me to have a relationship, or sex, with women up to 6'6 or so (my wife is just under 5'10).
I'm sure you get stares, questions, and comments like "What's the weather like up there?". It's insensitive, rude, and makes you feel awkward but I doubt that people doing these things are truly malicious toward you. I don't understand why it should make you insecure - on the contrary, it gives you the opportunity show you have a splendid personality by dealing with the situations in a firm but gracious manner.
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reader, anonymous, writes (23 December 2007):
You're tall and no doubt beautiful having been a model. Many other girls are probably envious of both your height and your looks, and notice all the men looking at you.
Most men will often only look at a pretty woman, they would not approach her because they never think they're in with a chance.
If anything is letting you down it is your confidence, be proud of who you are, I bet you look stunning. I am six foot two inch guy and I would love to meet a girl eye to eye, I'd wear heels too if needs be, but that's another thread :o)
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reader, anonymous, writes (23 December 2007): I think that taller women are very attractive, as a matter of fact most of the women I have dated were at least 5'7" or taller, and I actually dated a model who was 5'11". When she wore heels I would wear boots that gave me another inch of height, but I start out at 6'2" so its easier. We would be the same height, but I loved it. You would certainly turn my head I am sure
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reader, anonymous, writes (17 December 2007): Be proud of your height. I am only 5 feet tall and male,my gf is 5'8 1/2 barefoot.When she puts her shoes she's 5'11"
easily but I love her and her height and she weighs over twice as much as me. She picks me up and carries me with ease. I love to be pampered by her.
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reader, anonymous, writes (11 December 2007): I'm 5' 10" and a guy I know has recently expressed deep feelings towards me.
He is literally a head shorter than me.
At first it sort of bothered me, because other than his height, he's very attractive to me.
I was talking with a friend of his and I expressed this to him. His friend looked at me quizzically and asked "Why does that bother you?"
"Well," I said, "because I'd have to bend over to kiss him and..."
His friend just looked at me and I realized something. Then said, "But, if he was taller than me, HE'D have to bend to kiss ME."
His friend looked at me proudly, glad I figured it out on my own.
It doesn't matter who has to bend. There needs to be some flexibility in every relationship, regardless of height. (And by 'bend' I mean it literally as well as metophorically).
I know we have this image in our heads from movies of men and woman standing together, and the man looking down into her eyes, or kissing her on the forhead etc...
But why feed into the stereotypes?
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reader, anonymous, writes (2 December 2007): Hello, I think you should embrace your asset of height and be proud!! I know as an male on the shorter side of average height (five foot ten, 177.8 cm), I am both fascinated by and usually attracted to tall women. I find tall women fascinating I suppose because they are relatively rare in comparison to the average height of US women. I cannot explain why I find tall women attractive, I just do, so be proud and know you're a beautiful person!! As far as people teasing you about it, I would think it all comes back to their insecurities. I know I am a very shy and sometimes insecure person, but I never make comments that hurt another person, I find that unnecessary and wasteful. I honestly am a but intimidated by taller women than myself and I hate that fact, so I am working on not being so scared. I know I wish I were taller :]!!
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reader, anonymous, writes (1 December 2007): I completely understand you! I have same problem – I’m 20 years old, and 6.1 tall. All of my friends are much shorter than me. And every time I meet someone new (male/female) they always say ‘Omg you are SOOOOOOOO tall!’ and I can say that it hurts. It hurts a lot. It sounds like I have a third arm or something like that. And sometimes it seams to me that people just want to hurt me with no reason at all when they discuss about my tallness about 20 minutes. It seams like they have no other things to do in their life than noticing how tall I am in such ugly way. And I also hate when some short/medium height people say – Being tall is not SO bad. Yeah, I would like to see all of them being tall just for 1 day!I also think that being extremely fat is much nicer than being this tall.
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reader, anonymous, writes (29 November 2007): Hi, I am 5 foot 10 inches, average for a guy, but I have a preference for taller women. The tallest woman I have dated is 6 foot 5 inches in her bare feet and she looked absolutely stunning when wearing high heels. Does it bother me that the woman I am with is so much taller. No. Because where it counts in the details of a close personal relationship, height is not relevant.
To me there is nothing more majestic and stunning than a tall woman who is comfortable with being tall, does not round her shoulders to look shorter, and likes to wear high heels rather than the very flat shoes that so many tall women use. Be proud of your height. After all, it is great at a football match or outdoor concert.
The only thing that counts is if you love your partner and they love you. Age, height, race, are just details.
Just enjoy it.
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reader, anonymous, writes (8 November 2007): The answer to your question is YES Tall women are very sexy. I would stand tall with your shoulders back and your breasts out and your chin up. Be confindent and self assured.Remember to be nice and kind to others. And have fun and don't worry about the few who may say unkind words about you being tall. I would bet they are wishing inside that they were as tall as you. I am a 45 year old Man I am only 5 foot 2 and I have dated tall and very tall women my whole life. I treat them with respect and kindness and they respond with the same. Here is a thought for you, Do you think GOD ever makes a mistake? the answer is no he created you and gave you life. You are a treasured child of the lord most high. So just go about your day and be the best woman you can be tall or small. Have fun and know that you are loved.
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reader, Asexy +, writes (7 November 2007):
 Tall women are SEXY! But it's sexier if you're confident. Throw your head back and stand up straight. And any man who can't handle your height is NOT worth your attention!
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