Hate being short, what to do?

Cry about it?

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Count yourself lucky. I am 5ft5in !!!!! I'm a few inches away from being a midget you selfish pr!ck!  (Joke! but I am that short though)

Let me give you some advice. Never forget what you are. The rest of the world will not. Wear it like armor, and it can never be used to hurt you.ShadowsDemon

I do like this Tyrion quote and it is genuinely a good one to apply to real life as well.

You cant change genetics im afraid so without wanting to sound harsh you will have to live with it im afraid. It sounds like you have self esteem issues which are not easily fixed, you could join a gym and train which will help with those issues especially when you see yourself growing broader and bigger.

As you get older anyways you will come to realise that worrying about such issues are trivial and pointless and will eventually be forgotten as you get on with adult life.

Count yourself lucky. I am 5ft5in !!!!! I'm a few inches away from being a midget you selfish pr!ck!  (Joke! but I am that short though)

PresidentLogan

I'm an 18 year old and I'm only about 5'9. My older brother is 5'10 1/2, and my younger brother who is 15 is only about half an inch shorter than me. While I feel about average for an "adult"I feel extremly short compared to most other people my age. For example, as a former senior in high school, most kids in my class were about 5'10-5'11, most people at the university I will be attending are about 5'11-6 foot. Also as a black British born student studying and living in America I feel extremly short compared to other black American university students. I'm towered over by virtually all of them. It seems Americans are even taller than British teenagers. How can I overcome my insecurity about my height? Thoughts?crazyguy111

i'm short too.

I'm an 18 year old and I'm only about 5'9. My older brother is 5'10 1/2, and my younger brother who is 15 is only about half an inch shorter than me. While I feel about average for an "adult"I feel extremly short compared to most other people my age. For example, as a former senior in high school, most kids in my class were about 5'10-5'11, most people at the university I will be attending are about 5'11-6 foot. Also as a black British born student studying and living in America I feel extremly short compared to other black American university students. I'm towered over by virtually all of them. It seems Americans are even taller than British teenagers. How can I overcome my insecurity about my height? Thoughts?crazyguy111

Move to Thailand. 

Always remember, height is in the eye of the beholder. 

[QUOTE="ShadowsDemon"] Let me give you some advice. Never forget what you are. The rest of the world will not. Wear it like armor, and it can never be used to hurt you.PresidentLogan

I do like this Tyrion quote and it is genuinely a good one to apply to real life as well.

have you heard of "The Rack?"Allicrombie

[QUOTE="Allicrombie"]have you heard of "The Rack?"nomsayin

I'm turning 18 in September and I'm 5'8''.

You're fine. Stop complaining.

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[QUOTE="LostProphetFLCL"]

I always SMH when I come across those super short girls who demand a giant for a BF. It makes no sense to me whatsoever. I remember seeing like 5'1 girls on OKCupid back when I was trying to find someone and they would state they wanted a guy who was 6 foot or taller.

Like seriously how the hell would that work out? Such a huge height varience just seems like it would complicate things to me.,..

LostProphetFLCL

Girls are shallow, women are not.

Those dumb girls who act like you were saying either grow up and become a mature women or end up staying stuck in their immature girl mentality.

If I can get a GF then obviously there are women out there who are NOT shallow, lol.

if only

Get some of this, but it's expensive.

 

Fightingfan

i don't even want to know

[QUOTE="crazyguy111"]I'm an 18 year old and I'm only about 5'9. My older brother is 5'10 1/2, and my younger brother who is 15 is only about half an inch shorter than me. While I feel about average for an "adult"I feel extremly short compared to most other people my age. For example, as a former senior in high school, most kids in my class were about 5'10-5'11, most people at the university I will be attending are about 5'11-6 foot. Also as a black British born student studying and living in America I feel extremly short compared to other black American university students. I'm towered over by virtually all of them. It seems Americans are even taller than British teenagers. How can I overcome my insecurity about my height? Thoughts?gamerguru100

i know that feel

[QUOTE="gamerguru100"]

[QUOTE="crazyguy111"]I'm an 18 year old and I'm only about 5'9. My older brother is 5'10 1/2, and my younger brother who is 15 is only about half an inch shorter than me. While I feel about average for an "adult"I feel extremly short compared to most other people my age. For example, as a former senior in high school, most kids in my class were about 5'10-5'11, most people at the university I will be attending are about 5'11-6 foot. Also as a black British born student studying and living in America I feel extremly short compared to other black American university students. I'm towered over by virtually all of them. It seems Americans are even taller than British teenagers. How can I overcome my insecurity about my height? Thoughts?Storm_Marine

i know that feel

you call 5'9'' short? I'm 5'4'' and I would love to be your height.

[QUOTE="Storm_Marine"]

[QUOTE="gamerguru100"] Feels bad, man. :( I'm 20 and only 5'8. That combined with a little social anxiety talking to girls and occasional speech impediments is probably why I don't have a girlfriend. Sure, I got a job and a car, but that's only half the battle. I have no social life (no friends) whatsoever. I triangle among home, school, and work most of the time. Right now it's just work and home since I don't go back to school till August 26, so at least I have something to feel happy about. :P 

BossPerson

i know that feel

how big of a difference is there between the two? an inch or so? I'm 5'8.

[QUOTE="BossPerson"][QUOTE="Storm_Marine"]

i know that feel

Storm_Marine

how big of a difference is there between the two? an inch or so? I'm 5'8.

6'3 here. It ain't all it's cracked up to be. I mean sure... you can reach the items on the top shelf and no one f**ks with you but you stick out like a sore thumb on the dance floor. When you're trying to pull off your killer moves and you're towering over the rest it aint fun. Ofc this is solved with alcohol but that's another issue.

Tall folk also have the pain of getting clothes that actually fit. I'm a medium waist but i often have to get large tops because mediums aren't long enough, but then you've got a baggy top on. WHY CRUEL WORLD DO YOU MOCK ME SO?! Shorts become short - shorts :( 

Also you can crawl into small spaces, you've got that! I salute you sir. 

5ft 9 is average height for many Americans so... you're not short unless you're measuring yourself wrong.

Also who cares? I'm 5ft 7 and I'm mostly comfortable with my height because there are advantages and disadvantages, even for taller folks. The only downside to my height is that it somewhat limits me from dating taller girls but not completely. I would just have to work harder to get their attention.

You have nothing to worry about and shouldn't be a huge issue. Learn to deal with it and take advantage of your height. Develop some self-esteem and confidence. Grow a pair or something. I can go on.

But if you really do want to get taller, exercise (do a combination of weight lifting and cardio but more emphasis on cardio such as running, jumping, or basketball), eat healthy, and get some sleep. Basically mantain a healthy lifestyle but accept that you'll stop growing when you reach your 20s and height is mostly determined by genetics.

6'3 here. It ain't all it's cracked up to be. I mean sure... you can reach the items on the top shelf and no one f**ks with you but you stick out like a sore thumb on the dance floor. When you're trying to pull off your killer moves and you're towering over the rest it aint fun. Ofc this is solved with alcohol but that's another issue.

Tall folk also have the pain of getting clothes that actually fit. I'm a medium waist but i often have to get large tops because mediums aren't long enough, but then you've got a baggy top on. WHY CRUEL WORLD DO YOU MOCK ME SO?! Shorts become short - shorts :( 

Also you can crawl into small spaces, you've got that! I salute you sir. 

PlusFour

But a 4ft 5 chick will go gaga over you and completely ignore me. :P

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[QUOTE="BossPerson"]did you get the british height genes or the chinese? BossPerson

how big of a difference is there between the two? an inch or so? I'm 5'8.

Well we can't all be Nordic Master Race.

6'3 here. It ain't all it's cracked up to be. I mean sure... you can reach the items on the top shelf and no one f**ks with you but you stick out like a sore thumb on the dance floor. When you're trying to pull off your killer moves and you're towering over the rest it aint fun. Ofc this is solved with alcohol but that's another issue.

Tall folk also have the pain of getting clothes that actually fit. I'm a medium waist but i often have to get large tops because mediums aren't long enough, but then you've got a baggy top on. WHY CRUEL WORLD DO YOU MOCK ME SO?! Shorts become short - shorts :( 

Also you can crawl into small spaces, you've got that! I salute you sir. 

PlusFour

[QUOTE="PlusFour"]

6'3 here. It ain't all it's cracked up to be. I mean sure... you can reach the items on the top shelf and no one f**ks with you but you stick out like a sore thumb on the dance floor. When you're trying to pull off your killer moves and you're towering over the rest it aint fun. Ofc this is solved with alcohol but that's another issue.

Tall folk also have the pain of getting clothes that actually fit. I'm a medium waist but i often have to get large tops because mediums aren't long enough, but then you've got a baggy top on. WHY CRUEL WORLD DO YOU MOCK ME SO?! Shorts become short - shorts :( 

Also you can crawl into small spaces, you've got that! I salute you sir. 

BossPerson

or a 5'8 guy that is decent looking and built.

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konvikt_17

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SirWander

why don't you get a whip and some leather cloths while you're at it?

why don't you get a whip and some leather cloths while you're at it?

Storm_Marine

mhm, a complete ensemble would make the TC really stand out from the crowd.