When it comes to dating, I don’t have a type. I guess I like to think of myself as an equal opportunity dater. But I have to admit that I wasn’t that open to dating my current boyfriend, who stands at 5’6?, just like me—at least not at first.
Despite the fact that I wasn’t immediately head over heels for him, I agreed to meet for drinks. Everyone deserves a chance, right? Though we had a great time, I was still hesitant. I didn’t know if this little guy could really sweep me off my feet.
Thankfully, he didn’t give up, and I decided to let go of my uncertainties. Here, all the reasons why my shorter-than-average man ultimately won me over—and why you should give guys like him a shot, too.
1. My Feet Are Never Sore
I don’t avoid wearing heels because of my boyfriend’s height—he’s actually the first person to compliment me when I wear my killer black wedge booties—I just don’t love them in general. Luckily, my favorite flat kicks put me at the perfect height for a quick lip lock.
2. I Feel Like an Instant Supermodel
When the occasion does call for my highest heels, I feel like Chrissy Teigen standing next to John Legend—in other words, smokin’ hot and supermodel tall.
3. We Take Really Good Selfies
I don’t mean to brag (okay maybe I do just a little), but my man fits perfectly in my Instagram square. No Selfie Stick required.
4. He Has a Giant Sense of Humor
As the target of every “Are you sure you can reach it?†joke, my boyfriend has developed a seriously good sense of humor. There’s no height requirement for being hilarious.
5. I’ve Got a Whole New Wardrobe
At first, I didn’t think he was actually serious when he suggested that I swap my sequined skirt for a pair of his pants post-adult sleepover, but I happen to look super cute in my “boyfriend jeans.†And since his clothes aren’t too baggy on me, I never look like Vanilla Ice on my trek home from shacking at his place.
6. Shower Sex Is Insanely Easy
As it turns out, we are a perfect match in more ways than one. Since our parts are aligned, shower sex doesn’t require one of us squatting to make things fit. No burning quads here, people.
7. My Whole Body Fits on the Couch
When his legs are all sprawled out, I don’t have to pretend that I’m super comfy curled up in a ball on the other side. That’s because his legs and my legs both fit. It’s the little things, amiright?
8. His Confidence Is Off the Charts
What short dudes lack in inches they make up for in swagger. He’s not cocky, but he didn’t play around waiting for the “three day rule†to take effect after we met. He had the guts to call me the next day—and who isn’t turned on by that much confidence?
9. My Neck Feels Fan-Freaking-Tastic
Of course it’s adorable when you see that tiny girl on her tiptoes kissing her NBA-sized boyfriend, but I can’t imagine that being super comfortable mid-makeout. No thanks.
10. His Height Doesn’t Actually Matter
It kind of goes without saying, but the parts of a relationship that are most important have nothing to do with height. His ability to make my face hurt from laughing after a rough day and all-around awesomeness are way more important than how we look standing next to each other.
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