Quotes from Tall Women (2009b)

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6'0" Jenn wrote (July 2nd 2009)

I have been tall for as long as I can remember as I come from an extremely tall family. There was one point when I was younger where my parents thought I was going to pass up my older brother in height. I will admit that middle school, junior high, and high school were all extremely difficult for me as there was only 1 or 2 other girls that were as tall as me and of course all the boys were shorter. I would slouch all the time to try to hide my height... I hated it. I used to always wish there was a way to make myself shorter... I tried drinking coffee thinking it will stunt my growth, well it never did! I hated being tall. I felt awkward and like everyone thought I was a giant. I always had a hard time finding pants long enough for me as well as shirts long enough to cover my torso. I had a deep inner battle going on with myself, always wishing I was a "normal" height... I ignored most of the comments I received and attributed it to other women being jealous of my height, but when people would tell me they wished they had my height I used to say "No you don't!" But not anymore...

It wasn't until I was around the age of 21-22 when I finally accepted my height and began wearing 2-3 inch heels. Now at the age of 25 I have no problem showing off my height. I'm a big fan of jeans and high heels. I also LOVE getting dressed up for weddings and such because I stand out much more than many other people because of my height. I find it amusing now when people stare at me and ask me if I play basketball. I never played any sports, but should have learned how to play the piano because of how long my fingers are. Most of the shoes I own have at least 2 inches of heels on them and I DO wear them! Being older, I don't mind the attention I get due to my height.

My wonderful boyfriend of 4.5 years loves my height and everything about it. From the length of my legs to my fingers and torso. Everything about me is tall/long and he loves it. I still have problems finding clothing long enough to cover my torso and legs but I no longer have my insecurites regarding my height. I find it a bonus at times! Like when at concerts (I can see over most people!) and shopping (I CAN grab that item off the top shelf!)

To the young girls and teenagers that are insecure about their height... I've been there and know exactly what you're going through and feeling. But know that you are BEAUTIFUL and should be proud of your height. It may take some getting used to but once you accept it, life will get easier. When you're an adult and walk into a room being 6 feet tall (or taller!!) wearing 2-3 inch heels people will stare, but their staring at your courage and your beauty, for you are beautiful and they are probably jealous! :)

I am so happy to have found this website! It's great to see my fellow "Amazon Women" proudly displaying and discussing their height. :) :) :)

6'1" Valentina wrote (July 1st 2009)

Francesca: My boyfriend is also 5'6" - I think its best not to judge people based on your height. Believe me, its probably just as difficult for him as it is for you. Being a short guy merits just as much self esteem issues as being a tall women can, at times. For me, I think I was lucky that a guy I liked was actually willing to date a girl that towers over him. Every other guy I've liked has refused me because of my height. Feel blessed that you like someone and he likes you back. Love knows no boundaries! You're breaking a social norm that is pressed into women's minds from a younger age that a man should be taller than his girlfriend. Being taller than him should be empowering. Enjoying - and give him some credit. It takes some major cahones for a short guy to let a tall woman kiss him.

To Rennie: I'm glad you like being tall. When I was 13, I hated it. But its not always the most esteeming to play a sport when your tall. When I was a kid, I was always told to play basketball because of my height. But all the girls on my team were way shorter than me and I was picked on for being tall and clumsy instead of tall and graceful. Eventually I figured out that I sucked at sports and by playing them I just reinforced the stereotype that tall women are always sporty and manly, which is how a LOT of people looked at me. I think I can speak for a lot of people when I say I get tired of people asking me if I play, as if being tall automatically means I'm only good for playing basketball and like the only quality I posess is my height. I relish in telling people, "No. I work at a normal like everyone else and enjoy shopping and music like any other girl my age. Thanks." But the fact that you find yourself good at sports and that you found other tall women is great! It sucks to be alone, and even when I played sports I was still the tallest person i know. I suppose my opinion is biased in that sense.