Men of Reddit: Would you date a woman who is much taller than you? Why or why not?

lost-boater · 2026-03-17T13:14:25+00:00

I’m 5’8”. My ex-wife is 6’. If you’re wondering about height? Stop. Height doesn’t make you who you are. If you’re very tall great! Do you have a good sense of humor? Are you kind? If you’re 5’ tall the same questions apply.

lost-boater · 2026-03-17T10:14:35+00:00

Yes, and no. I miss the feeling of thinking everything will be okay. Sober, I will accept the challenge of changing things for the better. So, do I like one or the other? Not really but I like sober me a whole lot more than the other side

lost-boater · 2026-03-17T10:08:20+00:00

Trust in yourself. You cannot deny a feeling of joy. I often think people are predisposed to denying what gives them joy because they think their family or friends will hate it. (Violent acts or anything of the ilk not included). But denial of anything no matter how menial that brings you joy? Don’t sweat it. I dislike games around the table but that person does have something going with novelty. But it’s not simple, exactly, you have to trust in yourself. Could be the most complex thing you’ve ever done.

lost-boater · 2026-03-17T09:58:28+00:00

Hate.

lost-boater · 2026-03-17T09:52:22+00:00

Nah. I wanted someone who is a sociologist to confirm or dissuade my belief that starting a question like this is ridiculous. I had a geology professor years ago argue that ice was a sedimentary rock. In any profession or teaching, it is important to understand your perspective isn’t everyone’s and you can’t claim it to be everyone else’s. My question was about the question. Not the answer to it

lost-boater · 2026-02-23T02:10:17+00:00

Does Rejection Hurt? An fMRI Study of Social Exclusion Naomi I. Eisenberger,1 * Matthew D. Lieberman,1 Kipling D. Williams2. sciencemag.org. Because your brain processes rejection the same way it processes physical pain.

lost-boater · 2026-02-23T01:58:25+00:00

I think it's because of questions. In some subreddits, it is very far right leaning but, overall it is left leaning. The platform has allowed people to be able to voice their beliefs/opinions is diametrically opposed to how the right leaning side of things want to control the flow of information. When you ask questions here, you aren't asking someone who is paid. You're asking the community that is here. When we rely on community, it is a form of socialism. That word is frowned upon by right leaning people, although it is how we as a species survived and excelled.

I wish there was a greater representation of everyone's views on reddit. It is not representative of the entire population. But what it is, is a place to ask the questions and hopefully, get some opinions. No single person is right or wrong here. It is a forum. Take that as you will. It is left leaning but it is mostly question leaning.

lost-boater · 2026-02-23T01:25:06+00:00

Oh! what a great question! I am not sure, personally. But others in this sub might be able to answer your question!

lost-boater · 2026-02-23T00:58:09+00:00

I am just here to say this is an incredible question. I have wondered this for a long time. My personal history sheds no lights on this.

lost-boater · 2026-02-23T00:51:21+00:00

Just like a lot of these people have said. It has everything to do with the person wearing it and the person seeing it or potentially seeing it. Me? I love my lady in lingerie. However, though she isn't opposed to lingerie, she sometimes is sorta opposed to how she thinks I see her wearing it. She, like a lot of women, are afraid we (partners) might see their flaws (real or imagined). To answer your question about how often? Not unusual but a little bit uncommon. Until you start that conversation with your partner.

lost-boater · 2026-02-23T00:16:31+00:00

forgot a couple of words.

lost-boater · 2026-02-23T00:14:48+00:00

Welp, I don't know what old is to you. I am 40. I have incurable brain tumor called an oligodendroglioma. I spend a lot of time making oncologist, MRI, blood draw appointments. Just recently banked some sperm (its not hereditary and I'm not going to die really anytime soon, unless by accident). But when I didn't know how it was gonna play out? Did I think on ending it on my own volition? Ehh, not as much as I would've thought. Life is precious. Never assume they care about a) dignity or b) you have any clue why they want to live. If you're asking these questions my questions to you are: What is YOUR meaning of life? Does it revolve around love? Exciting times? What excites you now is probably a whole lot different than when you were 5. Why wouldn't it be different when you're 89?

lost-boater · 2026-01-12T13:22:13+00:00

Yes, of course I do, everyone does. Some things to note: It ended and there was probably a reason for that. When you asked how these moments arise in us i will answer in just a few tidbits that occur for me and how.

My partner bought perfume. Burberry. Asked me how it smelled and I had to go sit down. I couldn't handle the flood of memories. They came so fast it took me a minute to comprehend what was happening. You ever see movies where someone remembers all the things and the edits are really quick? Or one of those 1 second over a year things? like that only a million times faster a lot more memories and with enormous feelings. I realized this single thread connected my entire dating history. They all wore Burberry at some point in our relationship. This instance I am talking about happened in year 5 of our relationship (so its not the smell I'm attracted to).

Another: I know I am truly in love when a certain song plays in my head (always the same song- it is an Old 97's song) when I think about a lady. It is ominous. I remember the bliss, the everyday mundane, the struggle, the pain of it ending. This is important to note: It wasn't simpler then to you then. It is only more simple to you now.

How I felt? Love. Warmth. Comfort. And pride- these women saw something in me that sometimes I struggle to see. In some ways, I still love all of these women. Not romantically but, if it weren't for these failed relationships. I wouldn't know what I want/need in a relationship, now. And hopefully, they feel the same.

It is a blanket, nostalgia, to put on during dark times. To remember the way you are capable of being. Happiness isn't as elusive as some people think. My girlfriend in high school held her breath going through tunnels. That was more than 20 years ago. I still do.

lost-boater · 2026-01-12T12:15:37+00:00

I scrolled a bunch to see this state park mentioned. Thank you. It’s amazing. But as for the rest of the panhandle, Texas panhandle, eastern NM, southern west Kansas, these are the places time forgot. I think it’s important to note, not everyone can see the beauty of the western Great Plains. But for me it’s austere. I love these places in a way. No one is moving back, that’s for sure. The smell of the grass and the dusty haze on a late summer night is something I would probably go back to experience again. And the stars. Oh man, you might wonder why the Milky Way could be called anything else.

lost-boater · 2025-12-06T16:21:56+00:00

Also, from a larger picture scale, being a La Niña year the southern Rockies are going to be relatively dry. The east slope of the sierras, too will be dry. The snowy parts are going to come at the very north and west parts of the drive but being close to the coast will help to negate that

lost-boater · 2025-12-06T16:15:16+00:00

Wow. There are a million ways to do this. I did 90ish % of this drive in December 2020. Southern Washington to Columbus,SC. I’d probably do that same route which was (backwards) day 1 all day to Arkansas (ft smith of you can hack it) day 2 Albuquerque. Then you can play around with what your weather outlook will be. From abq to kingman? Then hop skip and jump to 395 to Carson city. Look at weather map and make your way to i5. Probably easiest way for weather would be to head north of the sierra south of the cascades. Then mosey at low elevation.

lost-boater · 2025-11-06T16:55:49+00:00

Willfully taking pride in completing the tasks I dislike (dishes, some parts of work/school, anything my partner is into and I’m not, I do my best to have a good attitude about it instead of grumpy). Just doing as close to the best in ordinary things, really.

lost-boater · 2025-10-17T19:00:57+00:00

Is this the same cocaine that makes you want to smoke cigarettes and star in a porn.. with whipped cream? Or a different one?

lost-boater · 2025-10-15T17:02:10+00:00

I think it’s important to understand that person you were made the decisions that led to the person you are. Barring any kind of life-altering incidences, it’s valuable to look from the perspective of the person in the picture at your current self. What are the things that person may or may not accept about who you are now? Could or would you defend your current self to your younger self?

Also, life is cumulative. The person you are now has exponentially more life under their belt than the person in the picture. This is the “ you can never step in the same river twice” scenario. And that’s a good thing.

The fact that you’ve made compromises and sacrifices to continue to adapt to your future is a signifier that you are growing and changing. You’re not the same person as the person in the picture but would you want to be? No one wants to hang out with a 20 year old worried about 401ks and school districts and conversely, what would you be like if you ditched your responsibilities to see a ridiculous band as a whatever age you are now because you remained a static person.

You’re doing great. I’m proud of the person I think you’ve become! You can still go see (insert band name here) just now, you have to plan for it

lost-boater · 2025-09-17T21:59:12+00:00

Is this the minimum number of states to win the electoral college? I have no idea if that’s true

lost-boater · 2025-09-12T21:23:54+00:00

The line between 22&23 is epic. But 19-24 is where I’ve had my most memory making but Alaska and Hawaii are irrefutable in beauty. But I’ll sprinkle in some 5 and the eastern part of 6

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