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Working out is key, regardless of height.
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“Shorter men have to work extra hard to impress the ladies.”

(Phatforums News / AskMen.com) — In the words of Kermit the Frog, “It ain’t easy being green.” But if he was dating someone besides a pig, he might find that it ain’t easy being short either. Maybe it’s just a matter of biology, but there’s little doubt that many women prefer tall men. Whether it’s accurate or just perception, taller men suggest power, strength, masculinity, and the ability to protect women.

Because of this, shorter men have to work extra hard to impress the ladies. And many of them do it with aplomb. For example, Pete Wentz, Nicolas Sarkozy and Tom Cruise may be slight, but they’re all adept at reeling in the ladies.

But it’s just the rich and famous men who can sidestep the height issue. Case in point, one of my girlfriends, we’ll call her Carly, actually lowered her normal height requirement of at least 5’10 to go out with a guy who was 5’7. “His body was ripped,” she remembers. “When he wrapped his arms around me, I felt just as feminine as I would have with a taller guy.”

The moral of the story? Taller guys could take a cue from their shorter brethren. If you’ve ever wondered why dream girl is talking to someone half your height, it’s time to get a clue. Just because you’re tall, doesn’t mean you can rest on your laurels. So what can taller men learn from the shorties? Read on and find out.

1. Dress to emphasize your frame
Shorter men know they have to make the most of what they’ve got. Bold prints and baggy clothing? That’s a no-go, unless you want to look like a Muppet. Likewise, clothes that are too small will make taller men look as though they’re going through a pubescent growth spurt. It’s shocking how often tall men will wear pants that are too short or jackets with sleeves that are too short. Sure, you may want to go the lazy route and just pick up something off the rack and not worry about tailoring, but you’ll suffer for it. Women will definitely notice your ill-fitting clothing and run the other way.

Short and athletic is significantly more attractive than tall and overweight.”

2. Hit the Gym
Shorter men also know they can’t allow themselves to get out of shape lest they want to look like Humpty Dumpty or George Costanza. A shorter guy I once dated told me, “When the deck is stacked against you, you’ve gotta work extra hard to bring your ‘A’ game to the table.”

The result? His extra-rock-hard body. Taller men, on the other hand, sometimes think they can get away with extra weight since they have a larger frame. But short and athletic is significantly more attractive than tall and overweight. You don’t need to get pumped like a juicehead — just be fit.

3. Have a sense of style
Shorty Pete Wentz might be a mere 5’6″, but that doesn’t stop him from dressing with style. Sure, sporting tight jeans and eyeliner may not be your thing, but you can easily rock your own look. Don’t allow your height to dictate your style or lack thereof.

Taller guys, take a cue! Just because you’re tall doesn’t mean you can afford the luxury of wearing whatever you found on sale at the bargain bin at Walmart.

Having a strong sense of style screams confidence, and that is always hot. I once met a similarly dressed guy, who I’ll call Sam, when I was out and about one night. His long hair, tight black jeans and copious amounts of jewelry gave him the appearance of being either a) in a band or b) a skateboarder or c) a shorter version of Criss Angel. In other words, right up my alley. The fact that he was only 5’6″ didn’t really bother me.

Needless to say, not every woman is going to find that look attractive, but the point is Sam wasn’t afraid to stand out and rock his own look regardless of his height. It suggested that he was comfortable in his own skin, but, in general, being well-dressed is always sexy.

4. Remain confident
As always, confidence is key. Just look at Napoleon. Self-assurance is a bigger turn-on than height hands down. A taller guy who has a total lack of self-esteem is never going to bring in the ladies the way a shorter guy who is confident can.

In high school, one of my male classmates was all of 5’3″. But he acted like he was 6’3″. He brimmed with more confidence than many guys who were taller than him. He was a star athlete and dated as many homecoming queens and cheerleaders as his taller counterparts. If you believe you’re the shiz, other people will, too.

Tall guys, take note. Yes, you’ve got height on your side, but there’s a lot more to meeting women than that. Many taller men think their height is all they need to be attractive to women, but take a gander next time you’re out at a bar, and you’ll notice plenty of good-looking women with shorter men. Why? Because while you were resting on your laurels, the shorter guy was working his magic.

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