Let’s jump right into it, topics like this never seem to get enough attention in my opinion, I’m not 100% sure why, but more conversations should take place to discuss the struggles tall women have while dating because there are plenty of them.

When it does come to dating, there are two styles you may be familiar with, that’s “Traditional Dating” and “Online Dating“. Picking an option that best works for you would solely depend on what you prefer as an individual. Some women may have a very busy work schedule and traditional dating just may not work for them, but online dating maybe just fine.

Now let’s factor in height, tall women have to now think about that, Is he tall enough, does he like tall women, and am I too tall for him, etc. To help you ladies, I did a little research and found out the average height of men in specific countries worth visiting.

According to an article the CDC released where it compares the average height for men in the US to the average height of men in other countries, It shows that men in Denmark, Germany, and France have an average height of 5’11 & up to the average height men in the use at 5’9. We may need t move to Denmark, Germany, or France lol, Don’t give up on the U.S just yet. I’ve seen plenty of tall we just out and about so don’t lose the faith.

Traditional Dating

Meeting men the old fashion way will forever be my top choice. This includes Book Stores, Museums, Airports, Seminars, Buyer’s auction, Golf Clubs, and so forth. When you are approached by a man in one of these settings, just be yourself and don’t put too much thought into it. Let him take the lead! Just know he may still start the conversation off with the infamous “How tall you are you “question, but that’s just to spark a conversation. Simply tell him your height, smile, and carry on with the conversation. No need to dwell on it! Since you’re being approached he’s definitely showing interest and isn’t intimidated by your height. So don’t be weird lol.

From my experience when you are being approached by a man, this means he is attracted to you with what you are presenting. This includes your height, weight, skin tone, and age, or whatever else it is you show up with. Here are a few tips I would recommend when traditional dating as a tall woman.

1. Be Confident

Confidence is the key to everything, once you show up in any situation that’s the first thing that people can see right away. People can spot if a person isn’t fully confident by their body language when they walk into a room, so relax and don’t think too hard about your height. It’s a BEAUTIFUL thing!

2. Be Open

Don’t rule out someone whose slightly shorter than you. My motto is if they are a little shorter than you, then make sure they have a little weight on them. This will take away the awkwardness of the height difference. Plus you won’t feel like you’re towering over them.

3. Be Yourself

One thing people can appreciate is when a person can fully be themselves now and days. If you’re a person who loves to laugh then laugh but not in an annoying way lol. Stay true to who you are at all times. People will appreciate you more.

4. Seek Out Someone Who Shares Your Passion

You deserve someone who can wholeheartedly support what you love. So be very strategic when seeking out a partner. In my opinion, it is very important to have some similarities others wise it may not be the perfect match for you, but you can also date someone who is the total opposite and it works out too. If this person is slightly shorter than you, that shouldn’t be a deal-breaker if all I’s are dotted. Just give it a try! You never know what kind of sparks may fly.

ONLINE DATING

Definitely a different ball game and approach. In this case, you have to have amazing pictures, a great profile, and a catchy slogan under your picture. These three things will help in grabbing the attention of the men on the site. You also have to be very clear on what you’re looking for in your bio otherwise you will waste lots of time on these dating sites. Since online dating has become so popular within the last 5 years, a lot of people are also expanding their dating pool to include all races of men, which great in my opinion. You never know who you’ll end up loving!

1. Create A Memorable Profile

Your profile description should grab a man’s attention immediately. Describe exactly what it is you’re looking for and don’t hold back. I don’t mean to tell them you want 3 kids, a house, and a dog but be very clear and concise. This way you can wean out the men who don’t fit any of your criteria or time wasters.

2. Have an Amazing Profile Picture

Your profile picture is the first thing men see so make a good first impression. Not saying you need to be half-naked but make sure your makeup is on point, your hair, your skin, nails, or whatever else is seen in your photo. Men are easily turned off or on so be sexy but not overtly sexy. Stay classy!

3. First Contact

Most of the new dating sites are set up to where the women have to reach out first. I personally don’t like those. I think men should always do the pursuing when it comes to meeting women. Once the roles are reversed, the entire relationship will be this way. You may find yourself having to plan dates, and take the lead on things that he should be leading on. Men lead and men pursue so choose sites where the man has to reach out to you, but you have the final say. Keep the conversation short and sweet and only exchange numbers only if you are 100% comfortable with this person. If the conversation isn’t going the way you would like DO NOT exchange numbers.

4. First Date

Rule number one DO NOT let this person know where you live. Safety First at all times! It’s okay to meet them at the location for the first or second date or whenever you are comfortable enough to have them pick you up from your residence. Make this evening or day-date a fun one. Have a good conversation and listen more than talk. Ladies, our job is to listen more on first dates so we can determine if, in fact, we are interested in a second date. You gather a lot of good information by just listening.

5. End of Date

Since you meet your date at the location, you can avoid that awkward moment when you are standing at your front door deciding whether to hug or dap it up lol. If you are comfortable, you can give a good ole church hug, but if not a handshake is just fine. If the date went well he will definitely want to see you again. Let him reach out to plan the next date.

Ladies, online dating isn’t for everyone, but you never know who you’ll meet and from what side of town or state. So keep an open mind and have fun!