People Telling You Not To Wear Heels And 6 Other Tall Girl Problems

September 6th, 2012 - By Victoria Uwumarogie

On our site, I’ve noticed we’ve covered a lot of problems that women deal with: black girl problems, skinny girl problems, and we’ve even touched on people who deal with “pretty girl problems.” But how could we forget about the problems of the tall sistah? From struggling with “floor-length mirrors” to having everyone assume that because you’re tall, you should play volleyball, basketball, and maybe even pull the long jump out of your a**, it really is always something. There are perks to being tall, but there’s a few things that happen because of our towering height that we can’t help but be annoyed by. Let’s talk about it real quick:

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The Dating Pool Can Get Even Smaller; Aka, Short Dudes…

When you’re a short woman, you have the pick of the litter when it comes to men. Tall ones, short ones, fat ones, small ones, one fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish. You get my point.

But when you’re a tall woman, you do your best to hold out for taller men, and even then they might not be taller than you. Some are just your height, and with heels on, they might end up looking like a little brother in the end. And don’t get me started on the 5″4 chicks you’ll find reaching up for kisses from their 6″3 boyfriends while you crouch for pictures with your boyfriend, who just happens to be an inch or two shorter. While you might make an exception for a shorter brotha you like, your hope is ultimately going to be for someone you can look up rather than down to. No offense!

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  • Not-so-Average Lady Lover

    I’m not tall, and I’m definitely not short – “just average” (5 ft. 9 in.), but only in height. I’ve had ladies from 4 ft. 9 in. to 6 ft. 2 in. (in bare feet – 6 ft. 8 in. in heels) – Chinese to Jamaican sistas to Vikings. After reading a number of blogs (at the urging of my present lover – who’s 6 ft., but is 60 ft. in every way) I’m so sad and sorry to see so many people have so many hang ups, and that’s maybe because so many intolerant people say wickedly hurtful and bizarrely stupid things (which generally reflect on their own low self-esteem). Both “tall” and “short” love(d) me for the size of my intellect, heart and spirit; my knowledge and understanding of the world and the human beings (my sisters and brothers) within it. BTW – the size of you-know-what is not dictated by height; although that, in itself, really shouldn’t matter if you love somebody. “Preference” is one thing, and prejudice or insecurity are another. In a modern world where race, color, ethnicity, weight, shoe-size and other such superficialities are for morons, just remember that Einstein, Gandhi, the Queen of England etc. have had more impact on the world than Dennis Rodman. Don’t get me going on physical build – Queen Latifah is a Goddess and Oprah is magical ! I love, respect and admire all women. You should do the same for yourselves and demand nothing less of others. Power !

  • Olivia Marie

    I’m 5’9 and my fiance is 5’8. You can’t even tell I am taller… well sometimes you can… like when we both are barefoot… I can wear heels if I want to be in extreme pain but I usually do not. It doesn’t matter to me, I fell for him because of who he was not because of how tall he was. I have dated a few shorter than me, my height… taller… Way way taller… but my preference, of who I always find the most attractive, is around or an inch taller or shorter than I. I guess I like not having to have someone lean over to kiss me or hug me… I feel safe in his arms… he out weighs me by 35 lbs. He’s strong and a good man, his height has nothing to do with it.

  • Tamz

    I’m 5’11, my fiance is 6’7 and the doctors can’t chart my 3 year old’s growth and my fiance wants another baby. I see bed rest in my future. Lol But I love being tall, people keep telling my daughter she is “big” for her age (nope, she is just tall 3’8). She politely replies “I’m not big, I am just tall and I love it!” I am instilling that confidence in her early.

    • http://www.youtube.com/user/thesapphireempress96?feature=results_main A.J.

      Awesome! She’ll appreciate that as she gets older. And he’s 6’7? Sounds like a dreamboat!

  • Tarica

    Great read! Next time, if you have some tips for helping us with these tall girl problems, I’d love to hear them!

  • FromUR2UB

    The only advice tall women need is: don’t slouch. Pull those shoulders back, line your head up over your shoulders and stand tall. All women should do that, anyway. Sticking their necks out in front of their bodies is probably how some women develop that grizzly bear hump of fat on their backs. I hate to see a tall woman try to look shorter. That only makes her awkward-looking. I learned as a kid to stand tall. The more people (usually short girls who grew into short, stubby women) made fun of me for being tall, the more I erected my posture and relished in my height.

    • hawaiianlover

      I was taught to walk tall, shoulders back… I’ve never regretted my height and still love to wear heels! I never let someone say I shouldn’t wear them.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=749593947 Candida Love

    At 5’11, I have heard all those and more. The toughest one is being nice to people constantly asking me to reach for things in a store when I do not work there. The greatest thing about being tall for me is being able to put a few extra pounds and it not being visible.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=749593947 Candida Love

    At 5’11, I have heard all those and more. The toughest one is being nice to people constantly asking me to reach for things in a store when I do not work there. The greatest thing about being tall for me is being able to put a few extra pounds and it not being visible.

  • http://www.facebook.com/barbara.codner Barbara Codner

    I love being tall and wearing heels!! (5’10) :-)

  • Just call me Shey

    I stand 5’9″ flat foot, which means I vary anywhere between 5’10-6’1″, depending on the occasion. If you are confident with yourself, (loving yourself regardless) being tall is great. No matter what the average height may try to make you feel. Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with being short, I’m just saying, there are so many great things that come with height. Even if you do not want to, you will stand out…more of a reason to “STRIDE” with confidence ;].

  • http://www.facebook.com/original.divae Original Divae

    Im 5’10″ jeans dresses shirts i have these problems bad. But in shoes i wear 7.5 or 8. They r the only piece of clothing i don’t have a problem finding.

  • Puna

    Who is the pretty girl in the first picture?

    • http://www.facebook.com/jdrana Jaye Es Bellisima

      Noemi Lenoir…. French model…been in the game for years

  • souly

    <3 being a short gal.

  • mac

    I’m 5’9 and i can’t say i relate to any of these except for the dating part which is a given. I have no problem finding clothes that fit; maybe that applies to extra tall girls like 6’0″, i guess.

    And shoes? I don’t know where you guys shop, but I wear size 9-10 and have almost no issue finding shoes in my size. *shrug* Even during sales.
    And I rock my 4-6 inches fabulously.

    Being tall gives you grace and presence. That’s why thousands of stilettos are sold everyday.

  • LovelyT

    Omg I am 5”10 and I have to deal with all of these problems and what I hate the most from ignorant african americans (thats who I only get this comment from!) ”Is that a guy or a girl, I mean she looks like a girl, buit she has to be a man because she is to tall to be a girl” smh whatttttt so ignorant I mean well dam all trans-sexuals are not tall. Smh it makes the hell sick!!!!! I love being tall but sometimes I hate it!!!

    • hawaiianlover

      I love my height! I’m 6’1″ and boyfriend is black and is slightly shorter.then I am. He loves my height! I was taught to stand up and walk tall. Yes, i still get mistaken for a man, i get sir all the time, but for the most part, once im dressed up, no man, black or white, calls me sir. I have four sets of heels, ranging in size from 3″-5″. My boyfriend loves my long legs and trust me, it’s all that matters to me

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