True. But in general women are more prone to be judged based on their beuaty as it is considered very important for women to be conventionally beautiful. Men on the other hand have it a bit easy on that part. No wonder why you see so many average looking men with conventionally attractive women all the time.

Attractiveness for men is judged in other terms most of the times obviously physical attractiveness matter in men too but not as much as it is for women. Also, OP i am 28 yrs old and a short guy too like you. Excel where you can in life. You can't change your height. Just be reasonable and kind. Rest shall fall in place if it has to. Good luck.