Hey all. So, my man is shorter than me. About 3 inches. I'm fairly tall for a woman and he's fairly short for a man.
We've been together a while now and I think I've developed some type of body image issue. I guess at the start, the relationship was new and exciting. But over time I'm becoming upset about the height difference. And I just feel disgusting about my body. I'm naturally fairly slender and he's short and stocky. But I just feel gross about myself. That I look bigger than him. I've always taken alot of pride and care with my appearance. Dressing nicely, invested in learning make up skills, keeping fit and eating right.
I don't feel feminine. The fact that he is shorter makes me feel like I have more masculine energy. My ex partner, who I was with for over 5 years, was 7 inches taller than me. I felt small and feminine and I liked that. And now, I have a different dynamic which I find difficult.
I know that I should get over this height issue but I am finding it very hard. I want to know how to change my thinking, reframe it maybe. Because I love this man alot. How to stop feeling negative about my body? Does anyone have suggestions? Are there any others out there who have a shorter man?
