Why Men Prefer Tall and Slim Women
- Monday, November 3, 2008, 19:15
- Relationships
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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.