Compensating for being short?

IWantWhatsReal · 2014-04-10T21:36:07+00:00

You're already handling looks, by dressing better and working out. Now what's left is to care for your mindset(beliefs+behavior) and lifestyle(money+awesome hobbies).

Also, don't say "Compensating". I'm a short guy and I hate reading that. So because I go to the gym, I am compesating, but if a tall guy does it, he's just being healthy? Fuck that.

mordanus · 2014-04-10T23:10:18+00:00

Women love a tall man like a man loves titties, but flat chicks and short guys still get laid. You have to play off of your strengths. Here's the thing, don't make it an issue. Don't bring it up or it will make you look unconfident. Don't hide from it either. Just make it a non issue.

icanteventhecat · 2014-04-11T01:37:47+00:00

I wrote a big long rant about how we're likes Miatas. While you can't change being a Miata, you can upgrade the parts (work out), give it a nice paint job (style), and learn to drive like pro (game/social skills).

Despite this, some women will still reject you for a stock BMW in a heartbeat, even if you can outrace it.

However, the key is you need to "drive" to show how great you really are. Us short guys (5'5'' reporting in) have internalized from a very young age that we are less desirable and can't get away with a lot of outrageous behavior. This generally causes us to be less assertive. You need to get yourself out there and maximize exposure. Do not suffer fools; you do not owe shitty women a chance. Next them. The moment a woman bitches about height, you leave. You're not going to change her mind.

Finally, maybe some people will disagree with me, but don't buy into the feel-good circlejerk about how anyone can do or become anything. No, we simply won't be as successful as taller men all other things being equal; in the same way, a Miata will never beat a Ferrari.

The key to happiness is being happy with what you've got and who you are. This doesn't mean settling for mediocrity. It means focus on your own happiness and needs and ignore how the top-tier guy is doing.

Compared to some men, I'm a charming and successful manwhore. Compared to others, I'm an awkward loser. However, I'm pretty happy with my life and feel I'm going forward.

blazingblue16 · 2014-04-11T06:39:44+00:00

I'm 5'6 what works for me essentially is just putting yourself out there rather than "game", as in go out and meet people and participate in events.

Online dating has been incredibly annoying for me. Every time I've gotten laid, bjs or foreplay has been because I went outside and met new people.

It's sad but for short guys the shorter you are the more you have to bring to the table. You have to put more effort into everything.

Dominance, status, looks and wealth. It helps to be funny; charisma is essential though.

GM3d6 · 2014-04-10T21:12:46+00:00

I'm taller, 6', I have a short friend 5'0 who pulls women all the time. He just uses his figure, confidence and humor to do it.

Ausei · 2014-04-11T01:15:07+00:00

Look I'm 6'8 and I will not lie to you, you are at a severe disadvantage. The key is that you cannot change it, and you must concentrate on what you can. And advantage you have at that height is that fashion will be to your advantage, it is easier to make things smaller (and still look good) than it is to expand it. Bump your fashion game up and do not forget about the other necessities. Everyone must play the hand they are dealt, the truly great players turn the worst hands around.

eccentricrealist · 2014-04-11T03:47:17+00:00

I've always wondered, is 5'8 considered short?

FaithfulJinn · 2014-04-11T03:20:00+00:00

Elevator shoes

Fuck what anyone else is saying you can make yourself 2-3 inches taller with these shoes without anyone knowing. I'm 5'7" and with mine I can become average height of 5'10".

HUGE difference a couple inches makes. A bunch of hater faggots will tell you to be yourself or not be insecure. Fuck those people. Do what you gotta do to compete. Also I don't feel insecure wearing mine at all. If anything I feel more sure of myself.

[deleted] · 2014-04-11T02:04:32+00:00

Wear Nike boots.

RedPill4LYF · 2014-04-11T04:03:54+00:00

I think as long as you're not in denial about your shortcoming, any shortcomings (no pun intended), there's no reason to look at them as weaknesses. If you get shit-tested over your height, defy expectations by not being a beta about it. Be alpha. If that's not good enough, she's someone else's problem.

Nerd_Destroyer · 2014-04-11T04:43:56+00:00

I'm short too. One thing I've found that really boosts my confidence is rejecting tall girls who randomly want me. I just tell them I only talk to girls shorter than me cause I don't want to waste anyone's time. And it's not like I can have the kind sex I want with giants anyway. Most women are shorter than 5'5". The problem is there are fewer single short girls cause of their high smv

[deleted] · 2014-04-11T06:23:44+00:00

check out Cupid Shmupid on youtube. The guy is practically a leprechaun. But you'll get it.

[deleted] · 2014-04-11T14:02:45+00:00

I'm going to give you some advice as a guy that's in your position, since I'm 5'3 as well.

The first thing you're going to realize is that you're starting off in a hole. There's no way around that. You're climbing up the mountain just like every other guy, but you're starting with a few less bottles of water to help you out. People say short people have some kind of complex, but it's because it's true. We have to work that much harder just to get to a level that everybody else starts on value wise. You're taking all the right steps though. You're lifting, dressing better, and not acting like a little bitch anymore. You're definitely on your way.

I'd say the thing that you have to accept is what took me the longest to accept. Just don't care anymore. It's easy to say, but hard to pull off. Go out and purposely hit on the tallest bitches you can find. Go out and flirt with the hottest 9's and 10's out there. It's not going to be easy at first, but if you know that you have no shot, you're willing to not be outcome oriented and you're not afraid of rejection after a while. Then after a while of lifting and growing that level of confidence you'll be so unaware of your height at times that you'd actually laugh at a girl that rejected you because you're short because you have so much more value and can offer so much more beyond your height. Sure, you're always going to find girls that won't like you for being short. There's nothing you can do about that. But then there's the ones that just want to see whether or not you're self conscious about it, so they'll be the ones that shit test you about being short. Agree and amplify, do whatever you can to pass that shit test and they probably won't bring it up again.

Also, a shredded six-pack makes panties wet no matter how tall you are. Keep that in mind.

[deleted] · 2014-04-10T21:42:17+00:00

Ya know, with high heals, I'm almost 5"6. And you know what they say: women love heels. You won't believe the atrention I get.

watersign · 2014-04-11T03:46:32+00:00

You need to make alot of money to make up for it. Sorry, but it's true. doesnt matter how good looking you are...you're short..no girl wants to be seen with you in public.

Title	Compensating for being short?
Author	squarehead93
Upvotes	13
Comments	33
Date	April 10, 2014 9:11 PM UTC (12 years ago)
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