Life As A Short Dude

[Guest ScifiComicDUDE]

Yet another height thread, I'm 5ft 6 and already hugely insecure of height in a female body, what im i gonna do when Im FT male?, seeing how 3/4 of the male population towers into the sky. Not to mention tall women and teens i see hanging around. Really will society respect me/you as a short dude or Im i heading for more heartache and pain...Tall dudes getting more respect , attention from the gals, better careers, blah the usual finer things in life. I know that T takes care of the other androgenous physical traits like muscularity, fat distribution....will it be able to do wonders with height, maybe add inch/two..three, four, 6ft . Or im i stuck with being a boy forever....

[Guest MrAwesome]

There's plenty of Bio guys that are short, and they aren't seen as any less "Man" than a tall guy.

Though I'm hoping for me - I'll still grow a few inches - I'm about 5'6" too

[Guest Donna Jean]

There's plenty of Bio guys that are short, and they aren't seen as any less "Man" than a tall guy.

Though I'm hoping for me - I'll still grow a few inches - I'm about 5'6" too

Well, heck, Lewis.......

I'd gladly trade you a couple of inches of "Up" for a couple of inches of "Down"...

What do ya say?

Hugg..

Donna Jean

[Guest bronx]

Dude relax. I'm short and I dont have any problems with getting respect. I also never had problems getting girls either. I'm married now. You need to have self confidance. I'm 5 foot 2 inches. I'm also really strong and have high self esteem. RELAX.

[Guest Larson]

Yeah dude, I'm 5' 2". 5' 6" was always my dream height, but I never even made it there....

I know plenty of guys who are 5'5" or 5'6" and they are some of the most confident guys I know. They get plenty of respect and no one cares about their height.

[Guest Pól]

I'm 5'7" and I pass fairly well. 5'6" isn't so different. Height isn't nearly as critical to passing as other things, like disguising your hips and chest. Attitude goes a long way too, but it isn't everything.

[Flint]

*gulps* Reading abut people being 5ft6 depresses me a little lol I'd kill to be at least that heigh...I'm only 5ft3-4 lol! I have been thinking about it and feeling insecure about it too not fair! I wanna be tall! *cries* lol

[Guest joeytheman16]

Seriously guys don't have to be tall. I'm only 5'3"-4". Just relax. I pass just fine with my height. I met couple other transguys that are shorter than or as tall as me.

Joey

[Guest Danilynne]

LOL. This is what makes these boards so interesting. I am 5'7" mtf mostly private cd, with a male side so masculine, if I told my friends/co workers the truth they wouldn't believe it! Don't sweat your height.

[Guest AlexanderG]

I really wouldn't worry about it. Since I became aware of the 'problem' I've been looking around and there's PLENTY of not-so-tall guys.

[Guest Mike.N]

Well what can I say I'm 5"1'maybe 2' I'd love to have your height...Don't worry so much, you will get the same respect no matter how tall or short you are that's what I've learned by myself... the kind of a person makes the difference not physical aspects. People who can't see more in you than your shortness, they don't worth your attention.

Keep it up:)

[Guest DJ Smurf]

I work with a guy who's an inch shorter than me, I'm 5'6 and he's no less of a guy. We joke about his height all the time. I tell him we're in the same weight class so it'd be a fair fight...lol

[Guest aadenr]

I'm 5'5 and I noticed a lot of guys are either shorter than me or an inch or so taller. It's really not that big of a deal. Guys come in all heights.

[Guest julia_d]

5'6" .. taller than Stephen Whittle.. don't worry it.. size isn't everything *ducks*

[Guest Adrian]

5"8 is actually the average height for a male. Meany men are smaller. You're fine.

I'm 5"2. I have the problem of invoking maternal instincts, which doesn't do much for my male pride.

It's upsetting when I'm daydreaming and I'm picturing myself, I automatically stretch myself up to about 5"8. That would be a good height from my point of view, because I am of the traditional (outdated?) view that it's better for a bloke to be taller than his gf by a couple of inches, and most of the girls I like are about 5"6.

I have to resign myself to the fact that, being under 25, there is a VERY remote chance of gaining an inch, but this isn't something worth hanging on to.

Once I'm passing as male I don't think I'll mind as much. I'll just have to set my sights on the ladies that think I'm 'cute'. Though I do wonder if post T I might look all rough and not at all cute... I won't mind at all!

Meanwhile I suppose my height helps me pass as a young boy. If I could only be pancake falt all the way up and down. Then I'd be set for pre T passing, I reckon.

[Guest praisedbeherhooves]

Yet another height thread, I'm 5ft 6 and already hugely insecure of height in a female body, what im i gonna do when Im FT male?, seeing how 3/4 of the male population towers into the sky. Not to mention tall women and teens i see hanging around. Really will society respect me/you as a short dude or Im i heading for more heartache and pain...Tall dudes getting more respect , attention from the gals, better careers, blah the usual finer things in life. I know that T takes care of the other androgenous physical traits like muscularity, fat distribution....will it be able to do wonders with height, maybe add inch/two..three, four, 6ft . Or im i stuck with being a boy forever....

Yes, it is better to be tall than short, but being short isn't the end of the world. My dad is 5'7" and he does fine. A lot of bio-guys are short. Don't worry about it. Most girls, by the way, generally don't care that much about height.

[Guest Frank67]

As a bio male I say it is not bad to be not that tall. I am 5'7 and I am fine with it. Ok sometimes it would be better to be a bit taller for example if I need something form the top shelf in a supermarket, but the good thing is I can play with kids under the table without getting pain in the back And I know some tall people with back trouble.

[Guest Cricket]

Man, I'm only 5'2"! It used to really get to me, especially since I look so young, but I have a lot of bio-guy friends who are the same height or only an inch or so taller. I've even known guys shorter than me in the past! If you really look around you'll see there are tons of short guys and most people don't really care. Embrace the shortness! It's really not a big deal. Some ladies (and dudes!) even think it's really cute.

[Guest hayden_jude]

5'1 here. I knew a guy who went to my high school who was 5'6. He didn't have ANY problem getting girls. So you should not worry. Around campus, I've seen tons of short dudes. Height is a non-issue.

[Guest JeanVier]

Hey, man, for what it is worth, the great Loren Cameron (Body Alchemy) is 5'3". He discusses life as a "short man" on his website (just google Loren Cameron) and in his book.

I am 5'10", and I work on a college campus, and for the fifty guys I come in contact with each day, only one or two are taller than me. Most seem between 5'4" and 5'8".

Take care.

-JV

[Guest InkCloud]

Adding my voice to the chorus, I'm 5'1" maybe. Don't worry about the height. It's something people will comment on at first, but if you're cool about it, don't let it get to you, and don't try to compensate, then pretty soon those people forget about it. Before you know it people will be seeing you for your personality, not your physical being. Hope that helps...

[Guest My_Genesis]

It's upsetting when I'm daydreaming and I'm picturing myself, I automatically stretch myself up to about 5"8. That would be a good height from my point of view, because I am of the traditional (outdated?) view that it's better for a bloke to be taller than his gf by a couple of inches, and most of the girls I like are about 5"6.

I have to resign myself to the fact that, being under 25, there is a VERY remote chance of gaining an inch, but this isn't something worth hanging on to.

lol I have that problem too (picturing myself taller and sometimes liking girls who are my height or taller but holding onto that traditional view.) I would like to be at least 5'8"-5'9" but I am about 5'6" to 5'7" and I'm also hoping that since I'm under 25 I might grow more...I started drinking these protein shakes over the summer that had amino acids in them one of which had been rumoured to promote height increase.. so I was that desperate. what's funny is having celeb crushes who are taller than you and you feel the need to be taller just so that you are not shorter than they are As well as knowing bio guys who are 5'10" but the same shoe size as you... well that's more depressing than funny..

I know enough guys my height and shorter to not care too much about it though.

[Guest sphere]

Hahahhahaha you are SO lucky to be that tall! I'm 5'2", but you know, being short isn't that bad. You get over it. There are a lot of cisgendered guys who are also extremely short, shorter than even me. It has nothing to do with masculinity, and worrying about it will hurt you, not help you.

[Guest Tayler]

I'm 5'3ish my GF is 5'8 we work around that before I was passing she was he'd more from the back then I was. But as soon as we started to converse with the person my gf went into a girl box and me into the boy box. Most of it has to do with attitude. I know early into transition I was either seen as a very young adult or a girl because of my anxiety refused to allow me to be more sure of myself.

So I really do not think that being a short guy is a bad thing.

[Guest Ryan Michael]

5'1 here. I knew a guy who went to my high school who was 5'6. He didn't have ANY problem getting girls. So you should not worry. Around campus, I've seen tons of short dudes. Height is a non-issue.

I agree, I'm 5'1" myself. I wish I was taller though.