As someone who stands just under five feet, two inches, it's not difficult to meet a guy that surpasses me in terms of height. Usually it's a comfortable difference — a few inches at most, with his chin resting comfortably on my head. Every once in a while, however, I find myself matched with a man who towers over my tiny frame. We're talking about a height that the highest of heels can't compensate for — at least a foot between the top of my head and his.
At first, it was frustrating. I had to earn my good-night kisses through toe stands and tiny jumps, two things I excel at, thanks to years of dance. But I've quickly learned that dating [1] a larger-than-life guy comes with many perks, from the physical to the, well, physical. Here are nine reasons why dating a tall guy can be pretty great.
They shower you with sweet forehead kisses.
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You no longer need a ladder to reach the top shelf.
You get the best view at outdoor venues.
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You get an instant calf workout from all those tiptoe kisses.
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They are pretty good at picking you up.
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Which makes some things a lot easier.
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You can finally bust out your highest of heels.
Everything is bigger.
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Yes, ladies, really!
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