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betrayed by 5‘8

betrayed by 5‘8

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I’ve heard it all my life: “You’ve got such a handsome face.” I’ve got the smile, the jawline, the kind of eyes that people call “kind.” But none of that matters when you’re 5’5”. My height has always felt like a punchline to a joke that everyone’s in on but me. I didn’t choose this; I can’t change it, but it’s like I’m always paying the price for it.
Growing up, I was the funny, likable guy. I could make people laugh, and I had friends, but as I got older, something shifted. My friends started towering over me, and I stayed the same. Suddenly, what used to be harmless teasing about my height turned into a constant reminder of everything I wasn’t. I was the last pick, the guy who would never be taken seriously.
The first time it really hurt, I was 18. I’d spent months building up the courage to ask out Sara, a girl I’d liked since the start of the school year. She was smart, beautiful, and she laughed at my jokes like no one else did. But when I finally worked up the nerve to ask her out, she gave me this look—half pity, half embarrassment—and said, “You’re such a great guy, Michael, but... I don’t know. I just can’t date someone shorter than me.” That was the first time I felt it, the sting that never really goes away. I just nodded, smiled like it didn’t matter, and walked away feeling like a complete idiot.
But that wasn’t even the worst of it. Every rejection after that felt like a slow burn. It wasn’t just the words; it was the way they looked at me, like I wasn’t a real option. On dating apps, I’d get matches who’d compliment my smile or tell me how attractive I was. But as soon as they met me in person, their eyes would drop to my feet, and I’d see it—the disappointment, the realization that I wasn’t tall enough to be their fantasy. They’d try to hide it, but you can’t hide that kind of judgment. I’d sit through awkward dates with women who’d check their phones and make excuses to leave early. I remember one saying, “I thought you’d be taller,” like I’d tricked her on purpose. It was like a bad joke, but I was the punchline.
The worst part was how it affected every interaction. Every time I approached a woman, I could see her eyes flicker, sizing me up and then down, like she was doing the math and I just didn’t add up. At parties, I’d watch my friends—guys who were taller, more confident—effortlessly charm their way into conversations. Women would laugh at their jokes, touch their arms, and then barely notice me standing right there. If I did try to join in, it was like I was invisible. I’d be cut off mid-sentence, ignored, or, worse, patronized with a half-hearted smile before they turned back to the real attraction—the taller guy.
I tried to compensate in every way I could. I hit the gym, dressed well, worked on my sense of humor. I thought maybe if I was just good enough, it wouldn’t matter. But it never did. No matter what I did, I was always just the short guy trying too hard.
Then there was Laura. She was different, or so I thought. We met at a mutual friend’s dinner, and for the first time in forever, I felt seen. We clicked instantly. She laughed at my jokes, and we talked for hours that night. I was careful not to screw it up. I thought maybe this was my shot, maybe she was the one who wouldn’t care about the height thing. For a while, it felt like I was right. We went on a few dates, and things seemed perfect. But then it all fell apart.
One night, we were out, and we ran into her friends. The moment they saw me, I felt the shift in the air. They were polite, but I could see the glances, the whispers when I wasn’t looking. They stood there, these tall, perfect people, and I felt like a goddamn child. One of her friends even made a joke about how “cute” we looked together, which was just another way of saying I looked like her kid brother. I tried to laugh it off, but Laura’s face told me everything I needed to know. She was embarrassed.
A few days later, she called me, voice shaking like she was the one who was hurt. “I’ve been thinking, and... I don’t know if I can get over the height thing,” she said. “My friends… they just don’t see us as a match.” I wanted to scream at her, to ask why my height mattered more than everything else, but I just sat there, numb. I knew arguing wouldn’t change anything. I was too short for her, too short for her friends, too short for love.
After that, I started noticing it everywhere. I’d see women with their boyfriends—tall, confident, the kind of guys who didn’t have to try. I’d catch glimpses of myself in reflections and see someone trying too hard to be noticed, to be liked. Every time someone laughed off my height as “just a preference,” it felt like a knife twisting deeper. I wasn’t just being rejected; I was being dismissed.
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been told, “You’re great, but I see you as a friend,” or, “If only you were taller.” It’s like my worth is measured in inches, and I come up short every time. No matter what I do, I’m always the guy who doesn’t quite measure up, who isn’t quite enough.
I can’t change who I am. I can’t make myself taller or force people to see past it. But that doesn’t stop the loneliness. It doesn’t stop the feeling that, no matter how much I bring to the table, I’ll always be judged for something I have no control over. I keep hoping that one day, someone will look at me and see me—not my height, but the person behind it. But right now, all I see is a world that’s built for people who are just a little bit taller, and I’m stuck looking up from below, wondering why that has to matter so damn much.

4o
 
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0 lil nigga
 
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Nobodies reading your essay tbh. Just wear lifts and pray for better days.
 
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This is way to long and badly worded, use paragraphs im going to read it but many wont
 
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Drnd + too*
 
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the shortest guy i know has a gf prettier than all the girls (40+) i fucked, tbh. he's also in the 5ft5-5ft6 range

Then there was Laura. She was different, ...

this is always the most brutal part
 
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All in your head bruh, I know how it feels(I am 6'2)
 
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Tales from r/shortkings
 
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can't relate bro
 
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fuck u nigga
You can try beat the shit out of me ahahah. I give you permission to do it with heels on your legs, maybe it will help you. Get women hormones therapy Asap, stay strong, king
 
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It's difficult at that age to understand the bullshit we entertain and rally together, like a society of sick mental patients. But it is what it is, peer pressure. The girls at that age have no choice but to sip from the teet of virtual signal. They must squat to their knees and nurse on their group's narrative. But not all are the same. However, you expected the popular ball lickers to accept you regardless of their agreed narrative. And for that, you're selfish. The girl that will accept you, the one that fits you, you failed to even notice. Shame on you.

Duck Dynasty Smh GIF by DefyTV
 
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I’ve heard it all my life: “You’ve got such a handsome face.” I’ve got the smile, the jawline, the kind of eyes that people call “kind.” But none of that matters when you’re 5’5”. My height has always felt like a punchline to a joke that everyone’s in on but me. I didn’t choose this; I can’t change it, but it’s like I’m always paying the price for it.
Growing up, I was the funny, likable guy. I could make people laugh, and I had friends, but as I got older, something shifted. My friends started towering over me, and I stayed the same. Suddenly, what used to be harmless teasing about my height turned into a constant reminder of everything I wasn’t. I was the last pick, the guy who would never be taken seriously.
The first time it really hurt, I was 18. I’d spent months building up the courage to ask out Sara, a girl I’d liked since the start of the school year. She was smart, beautiful, and she laughed at my jokes like no one else did. But when I finally worked up the nerve to ask her out, she gave me this look—half pity, half embarrassment—and said, “You’re such a great guy, Michael, but... I don’t know. I just can’t date someone shorter than me.” That was the first time I felt it, the sting that never really goes away. I just nodded, smiled like it didn’t matter, and walked away feeling like a complete idiot.
But that wasn’t even the worst of it. Every rejection after that felt like a slow burn. It wasn’t just the words; it was the way they looked at me, like I wasn’t a real option. On dating apps, I’d get matches who’d compliment my smile or tell me how attractive I was. But as soon as they met me in person, their eyes would drop to my feet, and I’d see it—the disappointment, the realization that I wasn’t tall enough to be their fantasy. They’d try to hide it, but you can’t hide that kind of judgment. I’d sit through awkward dates with women who’d check their phones and make excuses to leave early. I remember one saying, “I thought you’d be taller,” like I’d tricked her on purpose. It was like a bad joke, but I was the punchline.
The worst part was how it affected every interaction. Every time I approached a woman, I could see her eyes flicker, sizing me up and then down, like she was doing the math and I just didn’t add up. At parties, I’d watch my friends—guys who were taller, more confident—effortlessly charm their way into conversations. Women would laugh at their jokes, touch their arms, and then barely notice me standing right there. If I did try to join in, it was like I was invisible. I’d be cut off mid-sentence, ignored, or, worse, patronized with a half-hearted smile before they turned back to the real attraction—the taller guy.
I tried to compensate in every way I could. I hit the gym, dressed well, worked on my sense of humor. I thought maybe if I was just good enough, it wouldn’t matter. But it never did. No matter what I did, I was always just the short guy trying too hard.
Then there was Laura. She was different, or so I thought. We met at a mutual friend’s dinner, and for the first time in forever, I felt seen. We clicked instantly. She laughed at my jokes, and we talked for hours that night. I was careful not to screw it up. I thought maybe this was my shot, maybe she was the one who wouldn’t care about the height thing. For a while, it felt like I was right. We went on a few dates, and things seemed perfect. But then it all fell apart.
One night, we were out, and we ran into her friends. The moment they saw me, I felt the shift in the air. They were polite, but I could see the glances, the whispers when I wasn’t looking. They stood there, these tall, perfect people, and I felt like a goddamn child. One of her friends even made a joke about how “cute” we looked together, which was just another way of saying I looked like her kid brother. I tried to laugh it off, but Laura’s face told me everything I needed to know. She was embarrassed.
A few days later, she called me, voice shaking like she was the one who was hurt. “I’ve been thinking, and... I don’t know if I can get over the height thing,” she said. “My friends… they just don’t see us as a match.” I wanted to scream at her, to ask why my height mattered more than everything else, but I just sat there, numb. I knew arguing wouldn’t change anything. I was too short for her, too short for her friends, too short for love.
After that, I started noticing it everywhere. I’d see women with their boyfriends—tall, confident, the kind of guys who didn’t have to try. I’d catch glimpses of myself in reflections and see someone trying too hard to be noticed, to be liked. Every time someone laughed off my height as “just a preference,” it felt like a knife twisting deeper. I wasn’t just being rejected; I was being dismissed.
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been told, “You’re great, but I see you as a friend,” or, “If only you were taller.” It’s like my worth is measured in inches, and I come up short every time. No matter what I do, I’m always the guy who doesn’t quite measure up, who isn’t quite enough.
I can’t change who I am. I can’t make myself taller or force people to see past it. But that doesn’t stop the loneliness. It doesn’t stop the feeling that, no matter how much I bring to the table, I’ll always be judged for something I have no control over. I keep hoping that one day, someone will look at me and see me—not my height, but the person behind it. But right now, all I see is a world that’s built for people who are just a little bit taller, and I’m stuck looking up from below, wondering why that has to matter so damn much.

4o
5’5 is over since 6’0 is Manlet territory nowadays
 
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I’ve heard it all my life: “You’ve got such a handsome face.” I’ve got the smile, the jawline, the kind of eyes that people call “kind.” But none of that matters when you’re 5’5”. My height has always felt like a punchline to a joke that everyone’s in on but me. I didn’t choose this; I can’t change it, but it’s like I’m always paying the price for it.
Growing up, I was the funny, likable guy. I could make people laugh, and I had friends, but as I got older, something shifted. My friends started towering over me, and I stayed the same. Suddenly, what used to be harmless teasing about my height turned into a constant reminder of everything I wasn’t. I was the last pick, the guy who would never be taken seriously.
The first time it really hurt, I was 18. I’d spent months building up the courage to ask out Sara, a girl I’d liked since the start of the school year. She was smart, beautiful, and she laughed at my jokes like no one else did. But when I finally worked up the nerve to ask her out, she gave me this look—half pity, half embarrassment—and said, “You’re such a great guy, Michael, but... I don’t know. I just can’t date someone shorter than me.” That was the first time I felt it, the sting that never really goes away. I just nodded, smiled like it didn’t matter, and walked away feeling like a complete idiot.
But that wasn’t even the worst of it. Every rejection after that felt like a slow burn. It wasn’t just the words; it was the way they looked at me, like I wasn’t a real option. On dating apps, I’d get matches who’d compliment my smile or tell me how attractive I was. But as soon as they met me in person, their eyes would drop to my feet, and I’d see it—the disappointment, the realization that I wasn’t tall enough to be their fantasy. They’d try to hide it, but you can’t hide that kind of judgment. I’d sit through awkward dates with women who’d check their phones and make excuses to leave early. I remember one saying, “I thought you’d be taller,” like I’d tricked her on purpose. It was like a bad joke, but I was the punchline.
The worst part was how it affected every interaction. Every time I approached a woman, I could see her eyes flicker, sizing me up and then down, like she was doing the math and I just didn’t add up. At parties, I’d watch my friends—guys who were taller, more confident—effortlessly charm their way into conversations. Women would laugh at their jokes, touch their arms, and then barely notice me standing right there. If I did try to join in, it was like I was invisible. I’d be cut off mid-sentence, ignored, or, worse, patronized with a half-hearted smile before they turned back to the real attraction—the taller guy.
I tried to compensate in every way I could. I hit the gym, dressed well, worked on my sense of humor. I thought maybe if I was just good enough, it wouldn’t matter. But it never did. No matter what I did, I was always just the short guy trying too hard.
Then there was Laura. She was different, or so I thought. We met at a mutual friend’s dinner, and for the first time in forever, I felt seen. We clicked instantly. She laughed at my jokes, and we talked for hours that night. I was careful not to screw it up. I thought maybe this was my shot, maybe she was the one who wouldn’t care about the height thing. For a while, it felt like I was right. We went on a few dates, and things seemed perfect. But then it all fell apart.
One night, we were out, and we ran into her friends. The moment they saw me, I felt the shift in the air. They were polite, but I could see the glances, the whispers when I wasn’t looking. They stood there, these tall, perfect people, and I felt like a goddamn child. One of her friends even made a joke about how “cute” we looked together, which was just another way of saying I looked like her kid brother. I tried to laugh it off, but Laura’s face told me everything I needed to know. She was embarrassed.
A few days later, she called me, voice shaking like she was the one who was hurt. “I’ve been thinking, and... I don’t know if I can get over the height thing,” she said. “My friends… they just don’t see us as a match.” I wanted to scream at her, to ask why my height mattered more than everything else, but I just sat there, numb. I knew arguing wouldn’t change anything. I was too short for her, too short for her friends, too short for love.
After that, I started noticing it everywhere. I’d see women with their boyfriends—tall, confident, the kind of guys who didn’t have to try. I’d catch glimpses of myself in reflections and see someone trying too hard to be noticed, to be liked. Every time someone laughed off my height as “just a preference,” it felt like a knife twisting deeper. I wasn’t just being rejected; I was being dismissed.
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been told, “You’re great, but I see you as a friend,” or, “If only you were taller.” It’s like my worth is measured in inches, and I come up short every time. No matter what I do, I’m always the guy who doesn’t quite measure up, who isn’t quite enough.
I can’t change who I am. I can’t make myself taller or force people to see past it. But that doesn’t stop the loneliness. It doesn’t stop the feeling that, no matter how much I bring to the table, I’ll always be judged for something I have no control over. I keep hoping that one day, someone will look at me and see me—not my height, but the person behind it. But right now, all I see is a world that’s built for people who are just a little bit taller, and I’m stuck looking up from below, wondering why that has to matter so damn much.

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I’ve heard it all my life: “You’ve got such a handsome face.” I’ve got the smile, the jawline, the kind of eyes that people call “kind.” But none of that matters when you’re 5’5”. My height has always felt like a punchline to a joke that everyone’s in on but me. I didn’t choose this; I can’t change it, but it’s like I’m always paying the price for it.
Growing up, I was the funny, likable guy. I could make people laugh, and I had friends, but as I got older, something shifted. My friends started towering over me, and I stayed the same. Suddenly, what used to be harmless teasing about my height turned into a constant reminder of everything I wasn’t. I was the last pick, the guy who would never be taken seriously.
The first time it really hurt, I was 18. I’d spent months building up the courage to ask out Sara, a girl I’d liked since the start of the school year. She was smart, beautiful, and she laughed at my jokes like no one else did. But when I finally worked up the nerve to ask her out, she gave me this look—half pity, half embarrassment—and said, “You’re such a great guy, Michael, but... I don’t know. I just can’t date someone shorter than me.” That was the first time I felt it, the sting that never really goes away. I just nodded, smiled like it didn’t matter, and walked away feeling like a complete idiot.
But that wasn’t even the worst of it. Every rejection after that felt like a slow burn. It wasn’t just the words; it was the way they looked at me, like I wasn’t a real option. On dating apps, I’d get matches who’d compliment my smile or tell me how attractive I was. But as soon as they met me in person, their eyes would drop to my feet, and I’d see it—the disappointment, the realization that I wasn’t tall enough to be their fantasy. They’d try to hide it, but you can’t hide that kind of judgment. I’d sit through awkward dates with women who’d check their phones and make excuses to leave early. I remember one saying, “I thought you’d be taller,” like I’d tricked her on purpose. It was like a bad joke, but I was the punchline.
The worst part was how it affected every interaction. Every time I approached a woman, I could see her eyes flicker, sizing me up and then down, like she was doing the math and I just didn’t add up. At parties, I’d watch my friends—guys who were taller, more confident—effortlessly charm their way into conversations. Women would laugh at their jokes, touch their arms, and then barely notice me standing right there. If I did try to join in, it was like I was invisible. I’d be cut off mid-sentence, ignored, or, worse, patronized with a half-hearted smile before they turned back to the real attraction—the taller guy.
I tried to compensate in every way I could. I hit the gym, dressed well, worked on my sense of humor. I thought maybe if I was just good enough, it wouldn’t matter. But it never did. No matter what I did, I was always just the short guy trying too hard.
Then there was Laura. She was different, or so I thought. We met at a mutual friend’s dinner, and for the first time in forever, I felt seen. We clicked instantly. She laughed at my jokes, and we talked for hours that night. I was careful not to screw it up. I thought maybe this was my shot, maybe she was the one who wouldn’t care about the height thing. For a while, it felt like I was right. We went on a few dates, and things seemed perfect. But then it all fell apart.
One night, we were out, and we ran into her friends. The moment they saw me, I felt the shift in the air. They were polite, but I could see the glances, the whispers when I wasn’t looking. They stood there, these tall, perfect people, and I felt like a goddamn child. One of her friends even made a joke about how “cute” we looked together, which was just another way of saying I looked like her kid brother. I tried to laugh it off, but Laura’s face told me everything I needed to know. She was embarrassed.
A few days later, she called me, voice shaking like she was the one who was hurt. “I’ve been thinking, and... I don’t know if I can get over the height thing,” she said. “My friends… they just don’t see us as a match.” I wanted to scream at her, to ask why my height mattered more than everything else, but I just sat there, numb. I knew arguing wouldn’t change anything. I was too short for her, too short for her friends, too short for love.
After that, I started noticing it everywhere. I’d see women with their boyfriends—tall, confident, the kind of guys who didn’t have to try. I’d catch glimpses of myself in reflections and see someone trying too hard to be noticed, to be liked. Every time someone laughed off my height as “just a preference,” it felt like a knife twisting deeper. I wasn’t just being rejected; I was being dismissed.
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been told, “You’re great, but I see you as a friend,” or, “If only you were taller.” It’s like my worth is measured in inches, and I come up short every time. No matter what I do, I’m always the guy who doesn’t quite measure up, who isn’t quite enough.
I can’t change who I am. I can’t make myself taller or force people to see past it. But that doesn’t stop the loneliness. It doesn’t stop the feeling that, no matter how much I bring to the table, I’ll always be judged for something I have no control over. I keep hoping that one day, someone will look at me and see me—not my height, but the person behind it. But right now, all I see is a world that’s built for people who are just a little bit taller, and I’m stuck looking up from below, wondering why that has to matter so damn much.

4o
Just cope or LL, nothing will change height unfortunately
 
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Read most of it, have you gymmaxxed completely? I have seen 5’5 guys in LTRs so don’t give up hope. It seems like your just lacking dimorphism I don’t think foids will speak like that to every 5’5 guy
 
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IMG 0098 Read most of it, have you gymmaxxed completely? I have seen 5’5 guys in LTRs so don’t give up hope. It seems like your just lacking dimorphism I don’t think foids will speak like that to every 5’5 guy
IMG 0098 I have Decent Frame just Kinda high Body fat
 
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Read most of it, have you gymmaxxed completely? I have seen 5’5 guys in LTRs so don’t give up hope. It seems like your just lacking dimorphism I don’t think foids will speak like that to every 5’5 guy
You seen 5'5 guys in relationships? Where? Most I saw is 5'6-5'7 guys but even that is quite uncommon
 
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Good frame, however for your height you need to be leaner. Also you mention having kind eyes? So I’m guessing you don’t mean hunter eyes JFL, you got bug eyes ?
i was complimented for my face a lot of times,
 
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i was complimented for my face a lot of times,
When I had a less dimorphic face I was also getting complements but it was more like “cute” and not I’m trying hold your 🪵. You may be lacking dimorphism and be a femcel especially due to your height it adds to the femcel look and no facial hair. Add dimorphism to your look
 
You seen 5'5 guys in relationships? Where? Most I saw is 5'6-5'7 guys but even that is quite uncommon
Everywhere bro in the bar in the club in the streets. Ngl none of them were with HTB+ but maybe a low MTB not even that bad. Even some with high MTB
 
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Join a circus and marry one of the midgets
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same but other way round
 
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Everywhere bro in the bar in the club in the streets. Ngl none of them were with HTB+ but maybe a low MTB not even that bad. Even some with high MTB
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I’m personally friends IRL with a 5’5 guy who’s body count is slightly over 10, he went to uni in Birmingham tho so it does make sense
 
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I’ve heard it all my life: “You’ve got such a handsome face.” I’ve got the smile, the jawline, the kind of eyes that people call “kind.” But none of that matters when you’re 5’5”. My height has always felt like a punchline to a joke that everyone’s in on but me. I didn’t choose this; I can’t change it, but it’s like I’m always paying the price for it.
Growing up, I was the funny, likable guy. I could make people laugh, and I had friends, but as I got older, something shifted. My friends started towering over me, and I stayed the same. Suddenly, what used to be harmless teasing about my height turned into a constant reminder of everything I wasn’t. I was the last pick, the guy who would never be taken seriously.
The first time it really hurt, I was 18. I’d spent months building up the courage to ask out Sara, a girl I’d liked since the start of the school year. She was smart, beautiful, and she laughed at my jokes like no one else did. But when I finally worked up the nerve to ask her out, she gave me this look—half pity, half embarrassment—and said, “You’re such a great guy, Michael, but... I don’t know. I just can’t date someone shorter than me.” That was the first time I felt it, the sting that never really goes away. I just nodded, smiled like it didn’t matter, and walked away feeling like a complete idiot.
But that wasn’t even the worst of it. Every rejection after that felt like a slow burn. It wasn’t just the words; it was the way they looked at me, like I wasn’t a real option. On dating apps, I’d get matches who’d compliment my smile or tell me how attractive I was. But as soon as they met me in person, their eyes would drop to my feet, and I’d see it—the disappointment, the realization that I wasn’t tall enough to be their fantasy. They’d try to hide it, but you can’t hide that kind of judgment. I’d sit through awkward dates with women who’d check their phones and make excuses to leave early. I remember one saying, “I thought you’d be taller,” like I’d tricked her on purpose. It was like a bad joke, but I was the punchline.
The worst part was how it affected every interaction. Every time I approached a woman, I could see her eyes flicker, sizing me up and then down, like she was doing the math and I just didn’t add up. At parties, I’d watch my friends—guys who were taller, more confident—effortlessly charm their way into conversations. Women would laugh at their jokes, touch their arms, and then barely notice me standing right there. If I did try to join in, it was like I was invisible. I’d be cut off mid-sentence, ignored, or, worse, patronized with a half-hearted smile before they turned back to the real attraction—the taller guy.
I tried to compensate in every way I could. I hit the gym, dressed well, worked on my sense of humor. I thought maybe if I was just good enough, it wouldn’t matter. But it never did. No matter what I did, I was always just the short guy trying too hard.
Then there was Laura. She was different, or so I thought. We met at a mutual friend’s dinner, and for the first time in forever, I felt seen. We clicked instantly. She laughed at my jokes, and we talked for hours that night. I was careful not to screw it up. I thought maybe this was my shot, maybe she was the one who wouldn’t care about the height thing. For a while, it felt like I was right. We went on a few dates, and things seemed perfect. But then it all fell apart.
One night, we were out, and we ran into her friends. The moment they saw me, I felt the shift in the air. They were polite, but I could see the glances, the whispers when I wasn’t looking. They stood there, these tall, perfect people, and I felt like a goddamn child. One of her friends even made a joke about how “cute” we looked together, which was just another way of saying I looked like her kid brother. I tried to laugh it off, but Laura’s face told me everything I needed to know. She was embarrassed.
A few days later, she called me, voice shaking like she was the one who was hurt. “I’ve been thinking, and... I don’t know if I can get over the height thing,” she said. “My friends… they just don’t see us as a match.” I wanted to scream at her, to ask why my height mattered more than everything else, but I just sat there, numb. I knew arguing wouldn’t change anything. I was too short for her, too short for her friends, too short for love.
After that, I started noticing it everywhere. I’d see women with their boyfriends—tall, confident, the kind of guys who didn’t have to try. I’d catch glimpses of myself in reflections and see someone trying too hard to be noticed, to be liked. Every time someone laughed off my height as “just a preference,” it felt like a knife twisting deeper. I wasn’t just being rejected; I was being dismissed.
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been told, “You’re great, but I see you as a friend,” or, “If only you were taller.” It’s like my worth is measured in inches, and I come up short every time. No matter what I do, I’m always the guy who doesn’t quite measure up, who isn’t quite enough.
I can’t change who I am. I can’t make myself taller or force people to see past it. But that doesn’t stop the loneliness. It doesn’t stop the feeling that, no matter how much I bring to the table, I’ll always be judged for something I have no control over. I keep hoping that one day, someone will look at me and see me—not my height, but the person behind it. But right now, all I see is a world that’s built for people who are just a little bit taller, and I’m stuck looking up from below, wondering why that has to matter so damn much.

4o
ur overthinking
 
The story of Putin's life

become a dictator.
 
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Mark Twain ah
 
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I've Read it all , that's sad to hear op , heightism is real and i suffered from it , i was 5'0 when i was 16 and people will just randomly tell me that i am in the wrong class/year etc it hurts, wear 2 inches lifts + shoes and you are 5'8 average now
 
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Dnrd but same for everything expect the being handsome part:ogre:
 
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It called me a faggot and emailed me
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aint nobody got time for that GIF
 
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So you aren't 5'8 you're 5'5. Change your name, I knew it was exaggerated from the start
 
I’ve heard it all my life: “You’ve got such a handsome face.” I’ve got the smile, the jawline, the kind of eyes that people call “kind.” But none of that matters when you’re 5’5”. My height has always felt like a punchline to a joke that everyone’s in on but me. I didn’t choose this; I can’t change it, but it’s like I’m always paying the price for it.
Growing up, I was the funny, likable guy. I could make people laugh, and I had friends, but as I got older, something shifted. My friends started towering over me, and I stayed the same. Suddenly, what used to be harmless teasing about my height turned into a constant reminder of everything I wasn’t. I was the last pick, the guy who would never be taken seriously.
The first time it really hurt, I was 18. I’d spent months building up the courage to ask out Sara, a girl I’d liked since the start of the school year. She was smart, beautiful, and she laughed at my jokes like no one else did. But when I finally worked up the nerve to ask her out, she gave me this look—half pity, half embarrassment—and said, “You’re such a great guy, Michael, but... I don’t know. I just can’t date someone shorter than me.” That was the first time I felt it, the sting that never really goes away. I just nodded, smiled like it didn’t matter, and walked away feeling like a complete idiot.
But that wasn’t even the worst of it. Every rejection after that felt like a slow burn. It wasn’t just the words; it was the way they looked at me, like I wasn’t a real option. On dating apps, I’d get matches who’d compliment my smile or tell me how attractive I was. But as soon as they met me in person, their eyes would drop to my feet, and I’d see it—the disappointment, the realization that I wasn’t tall enough to be their fantasy. They’d try to hide it, but you can’t hide that kind of judgment. I’d sit through awkward dates with women who’d check their phones and make excuses to leave early. I remember one saying, “I thought you’d be taller,” like I’d tricked her on purpose. It was like a bad joke, but I was the punchline.
The worst part was how it affected every interaction. Every time I approached a woman, I could see her eyes flicker, sizing me up and then down, like she was doing the math and I just didn’t add up. At parties, I’d watch my friends—guys who were taller, more confident—effortlessly charm their way into conversations. Women would laugh at their jokes, touch their arms, and then barely notice me standing right there. If I did try to join in, it was like I was invisible. I’d be cut off mid-sentence, ignored, or, worse, patronized with a half-hearted smile before they turned back to the real attraction—the taller guy.
I tried to compensate in every way I could. I hit the gym, dressed well, worked on my sense of humor. I thought maybe if I was just good enough, it wouldn’t matter. But it never did. No matter what I did, I was always just the short guy trying too hard.
Then there was Laura. She was different, or so I thought. We met at a mutual friend’s dinner, and for the first time in forever, I felt seen. We clicked instantly. She laughed at my jokes, and we talked for hours that night. I was careful not to screw it up. I thought maybe this was my shot, maybe she was the one who wouldn’t care about the height thing. For a while, it felt like I was right. We went on a few dates, and things seemed perfect. But then it all fell apart.
One night, we were out, and we ran into her friends. The moment they saw me, I felt the shift in the air. They were polite, but I could see the glances, the whispers when I wasn’t looking. They stood there, these tall, perfect people, and I felt like a goddamn child. One of her friends even made a joke about how “cute” we looked together, which was just another way of saying I looked like her kid brother. I tried to laugh it off, but Laura’s face told me everything I needed to know. She was embarrassed.
A few days later, she called me, voice shaking like she was the one who was hurt. “I’ve been thinking, and... I don’t know if I can get over the height thing,” she said. “My friends… they just don’t see us as a match.” I wanted to scream at her, to ask why my height mattered more than everything else, but I just sat there, numb. I knew arguing wouldn’t change anything. I was too short for her, too short for her friends, too short for love.
After that, I started noticing it everywhere. I’d see women with their boyfriends—tall, confident, the kind of guys who didn’t have to try. I’d catch glimpses of myself in reflections and see someone trying too hard to be noticed, to be liked. Every time someone laughed off my height as “just a preference,” it felt like a knife twisting deeper. I wasn’t just being rejected; I was being dismissed.
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been told, “You’re great, but I see you as a friend,” or, “If only you were taller.” It’s like my worth is measured in inches, and I come up short every time. No matter what I do, I’m always the guy who doesn’t quite measure up, who isn’t quite enough.
I can’t change who I am. I can’t make myself taller or force people to see past it. But that doesn’t stop the loneliness. It doesn’t stop the feeling that, no matter how much I bring to the table, I’ll always be judged for something I have no control over. I keep hoping that one day, someone will look at me and see me—not my height, but the person behind it. But right now, all I see is a world that’s built for people who are just a little bit taller, and I’m stuck looking up from below, wondering why that has to matter so damn much.

4o
Hate to be the one who uses this argument but I have a mate who is exactly 5'5 too but i have no fucking idea how he pulls like crazy. He also did get the brutal treatment where girls all friendzone him, but he unlocked something inside of him and hes going crazy now at clubs. Hes got like a HTN face.

Im not saying 'BRo bUT mY mY FRiEND WHO iS sHORT PULLS U CAN TOO' but im just saying there is defs some fucking key part that when u unlock it something happens with foids.
 
So you aren't 5'8 you're 5'5. Change your name, I knew it was exaggerated from the start

Hate to be the one who uses this argument but I have a mate who is exactly 5'5 too but i have no fucking idea how he pulls like crazy. He also did get the brutal treatment where girls all friendzone him, but he unlocked something inside of him and hes going crazy now at clubs. Hes got like a HTN face.

Im not saying 'BRo bUT mY mY FRiEND WHO iS sHORT PULLS U CAN TOO' but im just saying there is defs some fucking key part that when u unlock it something happens with foids.
He bought tactical Soap ?
 
He bought tactical Soap ?
I think he improved his inner light or smhting idk.

idek, I still think blackpill ideas are probs truth but time and time again i keep getting disproved irl idek what to believe anymore.
 
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Just cloud strife max lil ass nigga, chances are you are not as handsome as you think and if you had a psl god face you would never complain about your height again.

Dumbass Nigga
 
I've Read it all , that's sad to hear op , heightism is real and i suffered from it , i was 5'0 when i was 16 and people will just randomly tell me that i am in the wrong class/year etc it hurts, wear 2 inches lifts + shoes and you are 5'8 average now
How tall are you now?
 

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