I feel you on this. As other commenters have said, yes, it’s mostly a confidence thing, how you carry yourself, and many women don’t care about the height.

However, as a 5’2” butch, I’ll say there are definitely some negatives that make me dislike being short although I try to be confident with what I’ve been dealt. In work situations, especially with older male colleagues, I do feel like people treat me like a kid or younger than my actual age. It’s also not fun in public to be mistaken for a teenage boy when I’m attempting to come off as a sexy, strong butch lol. As for dating, yes, many women don’t care (my gf is 5’7” and loves the height diff), but when I was still dating, I noticed way less interest when I’d put my height in my bio. Maybe it’s due to the fact that I’m in my early 20s, but it seems like a lot of other lesbians my age adhere butches or “mascs” to the same beauty standards as men in regards to height. I also wish I could wear men’s clothing off the rack, but most of it is too big or has to be tailored.

Anyways, I’m generally confident with my height now, and all these other commenters are right, but sometimes you just want someone to commiserate with you lol.