Quote from: jenslarsen on January 12, 2014, 04:54:03 PMSo it actually sounds like my (love) life could be much better in a city like Vancouver. I'd much rather move abroad and restart my life than having to resort to LL, at least as a first option. I just want a decent selection of women to date when I get to my 30s, and not almost always be the shortest guy around, really.
Do you know how easy it is to get to know people if you're completely new in town and don't already know someone?
You would be in the same boat with a lot of people. A lot of students like to come here for studying. And I believe that if you are a newcomer, it would be easier to meet people because you can use this as a pick-up line.
hmmm.. I don't know what advice to give you about your love life here in Vancouver. If you are hoping to move here because the average height is 2 inches less than Europe, then you will be in for a disappointment. That national height of Canada includes the immigrants and old people in the east. Plus, Vancouver is quite an expensive place to live compare to the rest of Canada, so the people who tend to live here are well-to-do, professional, doctors and taller people. So Vancouver also has a high percentage of young people compare to the rest of Canada, and young people are taller.
The average height among the white male population is 5'11 (6'0 for younger generation) and female is 5'9 (5'10 for younger generation). This is what you will see when you come to downtown, the westside, West Vancouver and North Vancouver... unfortunately 
If you go for black women, then you will also be disappointed. Because there are no black women here. That's why 50 cents cancelled his concert here in Vancouver because he didn't feel comfortable here. Vancouver has no black.
Here is the plus. Vancouver has a lot of gay men. There is a sector in downtown that is dedicated for gay men, so your competition will be less.
However, if you go for Asian women. That would be a bonus. Asian women are more forgiving of a man's height than their white counterpart. Plus Asian women tend to preserve their youth much longer than white women. And you are looking for a woman around your age? Here is my experience with Asian women.
1. Japanese women - similar to what you see in Samurai movies. Cold and not very articulate. I never had a good conversation with a Japanese girl before. But they are good cook, very obedient and do what you tell them.. *wink wink* if you know what I mean.
2. Korean women - generally attractive because appearance is a big thing in their culture. Plus, they are sensible and some have good personality. On the downside, you will have to compete with the Korean men whose average height is 5'9 and above.
3. Chinese women - very few who are attractive here.
4. Vietnamese women - a lot who are 1st generation Canadian who were born and grew up in Canada, like me. So it will be easier to talk to. I know a viet girl at the gym who only talks to white guy. I'm also Viet but she doesn't talk to me.
5. Philipino - not attractive
Even before LL at 5'6, I had my own set of adventures. So I think being 5'6 didn't really hold me back that much from finding a girlfriend. Even when I came to India, I showed all the patients the picture of my ex, and they all thought she was hot. I had a few.
People living in Vancouver enjoys the active life of being outside. It doesn't snow that much here and the heat is never frying hot in the summertime. There is always some sort of events or activities you can attend to when you go outside.
And I always have some sort of romantic encounter when I go out. When I was studying for my exam the other day at the central library, a Canadian University woman came and sat in front of me. Then she proceeds to caress my bare-feet with hers. It felt like sex. Unfortunately, my exam was on that day so I had to excuse myself.
Then the first time I went to the club (back from India), I met three Russian siberian who looked like me. We had a good conversations. Then they ask if they can visit my house. I couldn't get started that night, so I told them I will meet them in the morning
Unfortunately, I'm the wrong guy to give you any advice about your love life. My interest for girls have been depleted these days. I'm only looking forward to LL. Even at the gym, I get really annoyed when an attractive woman stands in front of me when I'm doing weight lifting in front of the mirror. Women are like flies, both at the gym and at work. I try to avoid them and deal with them less as much as possible.
Unfortunately my ancestors weren't the Vikings. 173 is a very, very good height for me, I really do think that I'll be very happy with it and won't need anymore.
Back to you, Chris.