Tall Women: Are Men Attracted or Intimidated?

Recently, a colleague of mine, a successful psychologist in her mid-30s, confided in me about an ongoing problem she faces in her dating life: She feels that she's simply too tall for most men, standing at almost six feet. The issue she struggles with is the same issue many other tall women deal with as they look for a good romantic partner.When we talk about tall women, there's what many people think of as 'sexy-tall,' the range of height where women are, say, 5'8" or 5'9". These women have the best of all possible worlds: They're tall to the point that it's easier to stay thin or carry weight well, but not so tall that they face the stigma of men not wanting want to date a tall woman. Tall women who experience romantic discrimination the most are approximately 5'10" and taller.

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