On the bodybuilding forum MISC someone posted an article where some researchers claim there is a height ceiling. A height ceiling meaning at a certain height men are less fit and less attractive. The researches placed the height ceiling at 6'0. Meaning anything above 6'0 tall reduces fitness and attractiveness in men. If this is true the best height for a man would be 5'11-6'0. Thoughts?
I think it would be dumb to argue on something so subjective.
But the consensus seems to be 6' to 6'2 as the dream male height.
Quote from: Penguinn on December 01, 2015, 05:19:53 AMI think it would be dumb to argue on something so subjective.
But the consensus seems to be 6' to 6'2 as the dream male height.
Do you have a scientific study that shows this? According to: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_attractiveness#Height_and_erect_posture The ideal male height is 5'9"-5'11". The study can be read here: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1467-6494.1978.tb00606.x/abstract;jsessionid=666266905539D1A40FEB38FF3B3C35BE.f03t03
Quote from the study: On the basis of previous research, it was predicted that women's attraction to the men would be an increasing linear function of the men's height. This prediction was not confirmed; men of medium height were seen to be significantly more socially desirable than either short or tall men. This was true whether the female evaluator was short, medium, or tall; women did not differ in their evaluations.
My other research shows that the ideal height difference is 9% or around 6 inches. So the average woman, who's 5'4" (163 cm) would be most attracted to someone who's 5'10" (178 cm). But 70% of women just want someone as tall or taller than them. And around 35% don't care about height.
Quote from: DoingItForMe on December 01, 2015, 06:36:22 AMDo you have a scientific study that shows this? According to: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_attractiveness#Height_and_erect_posture The ideal male height is 5'9"-5'11". The study can be read here: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1467-6494.1978.tb00606.x/abstract;jsessionid=666266905539D1A40FEB38FF3B3C35BE.f03t03
Quote from the study: On the basis of previous research, it was predicted that women's attraction to the men would be an increasing linear function of the men's height. This prediction was not confirmed; men of medium height were seen to be significantly more socially desirable than either short or tall men. This was true whether the female evaluator was short, medium, or tall; women did not differ in their evaluations.
My other research shows that the ideal height difference is 9% or around 6 inches. So the average woman, who's 5'4" (163 cm) would be most attracted to someone who's 5'10" (178 cm). But 70% of women just want someone as tall or taller than them. And around 35% don't care about height.
My lady is in the category where she places little emphasis on height.. She's said that she wouldn't want someone extremely shorter than her, but she doesn't mind if the guy is tad shorter.
I really think that all this research and stuff is way over thinking it. The average height for a woman in Australia is 5"3. Most guys on here would be at least the same height or maybe a fraction shorter.. There is a small percentage of women that place a huge emphasis on height, but it's rare.. Most women that I have had contact with are happy with someone of equal height to them.. At 5"6 I'm taller or equal to most women I come into contact with.. You honestly don't need to be tall or even of average height to have success with the opposite sex.. I can understand why guys around 5"2-5"3 would want to increase their height.. You would feel more masculine and confident being at least as tall as the women you surround yourself with..... But I keep finding that lots of statistics keep getting posted about the ideal height for women bla bla.. There are heaps of guys under average height who have success. Most women don't care as long as you're of equal height to them. You're just putting unnecessary insecurities in your head which will only hinder your abilities to show your attractive qualities.
Oh and FYI... Just thought I'd add in. I used to hang around a bunch of guys ranging from 6"- 6"2. I don't hang out with them anymore because (to put it nicely) they aren't going anywhere in life.. They sit at home smoking weed and playing video games. They rarely go out and socialise.. They're all not bad looking.. I would take pride in my appearance, get out in the sun regularly so I had a good glow about me, went to the gym and had a good bod. Went out regularly and socialised. I would push myself socially. For example, if the idea of going up and starting a conversation with a group of girls felt uncomfortable. I went out and did it.
My success with women and in general socially was great! Not to boast, but before I became exclusive with my gf, I was sleeping with a new woman every 3-4 weeks. My "friends" had very little (and some had zero) success and their self esteem sucked. So jam that into your statistics. A 5"6 guy having more success with women and in general socially than his 6"+ mates.
When it comes to women height is over rated.
Height may be overrated in the real world once you hit average height. However, it is very important in the online dating world. Eventually most couples will be meeting online, instead of real life.
Quote from: spaghetti743 on December 01, 2015, 04:27:03 PMHeight may be overrated in the real world once you hit average height. However, it is very important in the online dating world. Eventually most couples will be meeting online, instead of real life.
There will always be opportunities in real life to meet a new woman.. stop obsessing over trivial things.... If height is so important in the dating world then go out and meet someone for real!
Online dating blows anyway.
I'm speaking in very general terms. My goal is to find the perfect height for a man with the most advantages and least disadvantages. Dating is a very minuscule part of the equation, and i'm not single so your advise won't do me any good. Cheers.
Quote from: spaghetti743 on December 01, 2015, 08:33:21 PMI'm speaking in very general terms. My goal is to find the perfect height for a man with the most advantages and least disadvantages. Dating is a very minuscule part of the equation, and i'm not single so your advise won't do me any good. Cheers.
The perfect height is tall, around 8-9 cm above the average. If I could pick a height I would choose 191.
Very content range would for me be 183+
Assuming a good build and proportions.
Quote from: spaghetti743 on December 01, 2015, 08:33:21 PMI'm speaking in very general terms. My goal is to find the perfect height for a man with the most advantages and least disadvantages. Dating is a very minuscule part of the equation, and i'm not single so your advise won't do me any good. Cheers.
The point I'm making is.. There is no 'perfect height'
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