Ah, the struggles of being a shorty in a tall world. Let’s face it, we may not be able to see over crowds or reach the top shelf without a step stool, but we make up for it with our charming personalities and witty humor.
When it comes to relationships, we short guys have to work a little harder to catch the eye of a potential partner. But hey, we don’t need height to make us attractive. We’ve got confidence, style, and a killer sense of humor. Who needs to be able to dunk a basketball when you can make someone laugh until they cry?
Sure, sometimes people may underestimate us or make us feel small. But we know that our size doesn’t define us. We’re strong, capable, and we always find a way to rise to the challenge (even if it means climbing on a chair to see over a crowd).
And let’s be real, we’re the perfect size for snuggling up on the couch or fitting into tight spaces. Who needs height when you’ve got comfort and convenience on your side?
So bring on the social and relationship challenges, we short guys are ready to tackle them with a smile and a witty remark. Because at the end of the day, height may be measured in inches, but personality is measured in laughs.
Short man problems
People always ask if you’re old enough to be in the bar. And you’re like, “Dude, I’m 35, not 12. Can I just have my beer in peace?” Maybe you should start carrying a fake ID just to prove them wrong.
You can never reach anything on the top shelf. It’s like the universe is conspiring against you. You have to either jump or climb on top of something just to grab that one item you need. And of course, it’s always the item in the back that’s just out of reach.
People use your head as an armrest. Seriously, what is up with that? Your head is not a pillow or an armrest. And the worst part is, they always act like it’s no big deal.
You have to stand on your tiptoes for every group photo. And then you end up looking like a weirdo with your heels off the ground. Can’t we just take a seated photo for once?
Your feet always dangle from chairs. You know that feeling when you’re sitting in a chair and your feet can’t touch the ground? Yeah, that’s your life. It’s like you’re perpetually stuck in kindergarten.
Every hug feels like a pat on the back. You know what would be nice? A hug where your head doesn’t end up buried in someone’s armpit. But alas, that seems like a distant dream.
You’re constantly mistaken for a child. It doesn’t matter if you’re wearing a suit and tie, people still treat you like a kid. Maybe it’s time to invest in a fake mustache or something.
Your pants are always too long. You try to buy pants that fit your waist, but then they end up dragging on the ground because your legs are too short. And don’t even get me started on hemming.
You can’t see anything at concerts. Unless you’re in the front row, all you can see are the backs of tall people’s heads. And forget about mosh pits – you’re just asking to get trampled.
You have to climb on counters to reach things. Need to get something from the top shelf in your kitchen? Better grab a step stool or risk knocking everything else over.
Your driver’s seat is always all the way forward. It’s not your fault you can’t reach the pedals if you don’t have the seat all the way up. But then you look like you’re driving a clown car.
You get lost in crowds. When everyone around you is over 6 feet tall, it’s easy to lose track of your friends. And good luck finding them once you’re separated.
Your significant other has to bend down to kiss you. It’s cute at first, but then it gets kind of awkward. Especially when they accidentally bump your forehead with their nose.
You’re always in the front row of group photos. It’s like a requirement that you stand in the front so everyone else can be seen behind you. But then you feel self-conscious because everyone is looking directly at you.
You can’t reach the pedals on a bike. If you want to ride a bike, you have to find one with a really low seat or risk looking like a clown on a tiny bike.
You can’t dunk a basketball. Sorry, short kings, but it’s just not happening. But hey, you can still shoot a mean 3-pointer.
You can’t find shoes in your size. Stores always seem to stop at size 8 or 9, leaving you with limited options. And don’t even think about finding nice dress shoes.
You have to get creative with storage solutions. When your cabinets are too high, you have to get creative with where you store things. Maybe install some lower shelves or just use the floor as your pantry.
You’re always stuck in the backseat of cars. When you’re with a group, you always get relegated to the backseat because you take up less room. But then your knees end up crammed against the seat in front of you.
You’re always underestimated. People assume that just because you’re short, you’re weak or not capable. But you know better – you’re a force to be reckoned with.
You have to jump to high-five people. High-fiving is an Olympic sport when you’re short. You have to jump as high as you can just to make contact.
You have to adjust the showerhead every time. Unless you live alone, you have to adjust the showerhead every time you take a shower because it’s always too high. And then you end up getting water in your face.
You have to rely on step stools and ladders. When your height just isn’t cutting it, you have to break out the step stool or ladder. But then you have to worry about falling off.
Source: https://www.vice.com/en/article/93wpva/short-man-syndrome-dating
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