8 Reasons It's OK to Date a Short Guy (We Swear!)
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OK, I'll admit it: I typically throw the "tall" requirement out there for my ideal guy. Can I help it? I blame the lanky heights of Alexander Skarsgard and the entire NBA. That being said, luckily I don't have a one-track mind — I have dated my share of short guys. You know what? It's actually pretty great. Sometimes I missed my heels or longed for his buddies to stop with the jokes, but there are plenty of positives to dating the vertically challenged. Here are some reasons to give the shorties a chance. Source: Getty
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You are automatically the Amazon you always dreamed you'd be.
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You can get rid of those painful stilettos.
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Short guys have a longer life expectancy, so he'll be around for a while.
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What he lacks in height, he makes up for in confidence.
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Kissing is really, really easy.
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His button-downs will fit perfectly — and look fierce.
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You line up just right . . .
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