Why Men Prefer Tall and Slim Women
- Monday, November 3, 2008, 19:15
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Now we know why tall and slim women look the most appealing to men. It’s all about geometry. The fact was discovered by psychologists from the University of Stockholm when they were studying the human perception of different geometrical figures. As a rule, tall women have straight shoulders and small waist, which makes their figure look like a square. The square, in its turn, is known to “call the tune” among geometrical figures, sitting at the top of their hierarchy. Compliance with this form earns its owner a status and image, arousing respect and admiration.
Women with “Round” Figure
Women with a round body shape would hardly appear on TV commercials or be a success in business. But there is a silver lining because men still regard round-shaped women as the most desired spouse.
Do Men Like Slim Women?
The pursuit of success, however, is affecting family life, too. ‘The more men (57% in 2007 vs. 38% in 1998) are looking for tall and slim wives’, – a co-author of the study psychologist Fride Kraigen says.
How Does an Ideal Woman Look Like?
Men’s craftiness knows no limits. For 58% of men, ideal lover is a woman of average or just below the average height. For 64%, ideal lover is supposed to have round-shaped body and just 11% would like to have a sexual intercourse with tall skinny woman of androgynous type.
Figure and Business
On the other hand, plumpness may help women to succeed in traditionally “male” businesses because their figure can delude men who tend to recognize serious competitors in highly representative “square” forms.
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Interesting.
Although I think there is definitely a limit to how tall a women men prefer, even for the 42% of men who did not prescribe to the average or below average height preference.
Also I’m not sure height is good indication of slimness as many WNBA stars would agree.
I would say the woman we are talking about is 5′6″ – 5′8″ (maybe even up to 5′9″), which is tall to most women but really not far from average height.
I’m tall and thin, I think men love me. I think there is more than just physical appearance that men are attracted to.
Anyway, there are hardly men who would date a woman taller than them. Slim is always good. You can always gain weight, it’s not a problem. For modern people the problem is getting thin.
Another question is are there many women who would date a man weighting less than her?
No way!
A man must be higher and weight more than the woman. Otherwise the woman can’t feel there’s a Man by her side. I wouldn’t.
I’m male and prefer slim women. I’m not very tall that’s why as for me the girl shouldn’t be tall.
I totally agree with Sarah. A man must be a man, that is, stronger, higher and weighing more than his female partner. It’s a must!
I m five foot ten and I have never had a problem getting a man. I get looked at every where I go, and if I do the asking out i usually get a yes. Im 128 pounds and I think i look great in clothes and naked. I would not trade being tall for anything, why would i want to be a short chick> NO thanks. I have had one kid and my body looks better now than before. Being tall is great.
All women are beautiful, tall, short, thin and big women too.
Brooke Shields and Candice Olson, both 6′, are my current hottest celebrities. And I have a very good married friend who is close to, if not, 6′ tall and I think she’s really hot. I’m 6′ 2″ and my wife, of 37 years, is 5′ 7″. So, I’ve always liked tall ladies but when they’re almost eye to eye, well now!
I am tall and got curves.short women can be attractive to(not as tall women). So shortys you know what to do? No? GRAB SOME 15 CM HIGH HEELS AND BE TALL!
Id be interested to know how are where the author researched this and came up with the statistics. Im tall, slim and get alot of attention whereever I go. If you look into fashion or celebrities there are many tall, slim beautiful women who attract the opposite sex. Its got nothing to do with how tall, slim, round you are. The perception of beauty is different for everyone, it could be the personality, the smile, she could be tall but round. In the eye of the beholder, I find this story very narrow and in conclusive.
It is hard for me to believe that men prefer shorter women. All the tall model-type chicks have swarms of men clamoring for their attention and short midget good for nothings like myself are relegated to reject land. Even thought I have a really pretty face, my height, i.e. short stubby legs as opposed to leggy lusciousness, has left me depressed and angry at all the short stubby women who insists on populating the world with more short stubby kids to be painfully made fun of. Even my husband thinks I have a disgusting midget body and I am thin and in shape! (5′4, 116 pounds). America loves their tall people -sports, celebrities, models. To all you tall women -be thankful that you were blessed with sexy legs and can actually look your partner in their eyes instead of borrowing in their armpits.
Monica, it makes me so sad to read the things you wrote. I am sure you are beautiful. 5′4 is average, not short. Even so, I wish that short weren’t a negative word. What about petite? I am a tall woman, 5′11, and slim. I found this article because I am sometimes self-conscious about my size. Men seem to treat me like one of the guys instead of a woman. They shake my hand really firmly and puff up to try to look bigger than me. I don’t like it. Many of the clothes I wear are “boyfriend cut” or “boy shorts”, and my body type in magazines is called “boyish”. I do love being tall and slim, and clothes usually fit me very well. I hope that this height obsession goes away. All shapes and sizes are “womanly”. We are all “real women”. Same with men. I love men of all shapes and sizes, and am currently dating the most wonderful man who happens to be 5 inches shorter than me. It’s what’s inside that counts. Oh. And this article isn’t very good. What does “round” mean anyway?
LadyC, thank you for your supportive and thoughtful comments. I cannot find any websites that really give, scientific or statistical, support or encouragement to those that are short. I do see models, websites, magazines, and even sports women etc that deify tall women. I am so happy for you that you have someone that cherishes you and makes you feel beautiful because, by taking the time to make someone that you do not even know with low self esteem feel better, you are clearly a kind-hearted person. My husband is about the same height as your boyfriend and he used to worship the ground that tall women walked on. Sadly he has a thing for long legs too, and with a measly 30 inch inseam I feel like a freak. I never thought a thing about my height or my legs, and believe it or not, am still a feminist. I am torn though between my feminist mentality and the part of me that wants to be a ‘10′ I just don’t think I will ever see myself the same way again, even if I did get rid of the guy that made me feel that way in the first place. It is so sad to me what a shallow world we live in and why men think they have the right to say who is and who is not a ‘10.’ Honestly most men completely categorize women based on their looks and don’t think twice about saying “you have a big butt” or “I like girls with dark hair” while I have seen few women rip men’s appearance apart and crush their self esteem. I so desperately want to be a stronger women that saves herself. I want to be free of this nonsensical vanity that is such a huge part of our culture (and other cultures too), I am a good person-loving, kind, sensitive to others feelings, I am educated -moving on to grad school next year, and I know that every person is truly beautiful, if not conventionally, then in some other alluring sense. There are sexy fairy types and sexy Amazon types. If I am all of these things, and these are the things that I hold true and dear to my heart – why do I cry everyday about the one thing that I cannot change?
I’m 4′10″ft. Before I married I didn’t notice any difference in how often I got hit on and asked out compared to taller friends. Thankfully, many men aren’t set in their preferences and thankfully men who have preferences, have different preferences. My husband is 5′5″-5′6″ft. I don’t have a preference in my partner’s height but I tend to notice men around 5-2″ft-5′6″ft. The taller men I’ve dated were all introduced to me. I don’t think I’ve dated anyone over 6′2″ft. Dad’s (I’m adopted) 6′4″ft and none of my dates have been as tall as him. My mom’s around 5′8″ft and never had trouble getting dates either though she was considered a very tall woman for her generation. She was bullied for her height and a few boys have found her unattractive for her height in their time. I’ve been bullied for my shortness and some boys could only see me as a little sister type and felt no attraction possibly because I’m so short (slim, toned, curvy = have bum and boobs, precocious puberty) but at least I’ve never been told that being short made me ugly. It’s my small, slightly broad nose and low nose bridge that apparently makes me ugly in some guys eyes. Otherwise I don’t think either of us would’ve noticed the other one, lol!
I’m 4′10″ft. Before I married I didn’t notice any difference in how often I got hit on and asked out compared to taller friends. Thankfully, many men aren’t set in their preferences and thankfully men who have preferences, have different preferences. My husband is 5′5″-5′6″ft. I don’t have a preference in my partner’s height but I tend to notice men around 5-2″ft-5′6″ft. The taller men I’ve dated were all introduced to me. Otherwise I don’t think either of us would’ve noticed the other one, lol! I don’t think I’ve dated anyone over 6′2″ft. Dad’s (I’m adopted) 6′4″ft and none of my dates have been as tall as him. My mom’s around 5′8″ft and never had trouble getting dates either though she was considered a very tall woman for her generation. She was bullied for her height and a few boys have found her unattractive for her height in their time. I’ve been bullied for my shortness and some boys could only see me as a little sister type and felt no attraction possibly because I’m so short (slim, toned, curvy = have bum and boobs, precocious puberty) but at least I’ve never been told that being short made me ugly. It’s my small, slightly broad nose and low nose bridge that apparently makes me ugly in some guys eyes.
I don’t care for slim women, at all. To me, a women must have curves. The curvier the better! A thin woman is actually more masculine looking,,,too many angles. Not juicy looking at all. Just bones and sinew