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[BonkTastic]

Like reaching those damn cupboards over the fridge.... Like who the heck puts things up there anyways?!

That's where I keep my reverse-leprechaun, tall-guys-only pot-o-gold.

 

[FolignoQuantumLeap]

Like reaching those damn cupboards over the fridge.... Like who the heck puts things up there anyways?!

And attracting women. After getting into tinder/online dating I had no idea women placed so much value into a man's height. I understand wanting a man to be taller than yourself but the 6ft or gtfo crowd is bonkers. I'm so thankful that I'm 6ft or I'd be destined to date 5s and 6s for the rest of my life.

 

[Ice-Tray]

That's where I keep my reverse-leprechaun, tall-guys-only pot-o-gold.

I figured they housed mysteries and wonderment...

The drawer below the oven just sucks...

 

[Ice-Tray]

And attracting women. After getting into tinder/online dating I had no idea women placed so much value into a man's height. I understand wanting a man to be taller than yourself but the 6ft or gtfo crowd is bonkers.

So true, want to feel like daddy's little girl I guess...

I always tended to have to get close enough to open my mouth...

 

[Benjamin]

And attracting women. After getting into tinder/online dating I had no idea women placed so much value into a man's height. I understand wanting a man to be taller than yourself but the 6ft or gtfo crowd is bonkers. I'm so thankful that I'm 6ft or I'd be destined to date 5s and 6s for the rest of my life.

It filters out the bad ones for me.

 

[FolignoQuantumLeap]

It filters out the bad ones for me.

Honestly it does for me too, at least on tinder. If a girl has something like "only 6 ft +" I'm just like PASS. Girl is probably crazy, unless she's like 5'10.

 

[saskriders]

I like short girls. But height is just a bonus. What annoys me are when people have strict age limitations. Esspeccially when it is something like "my age +2 - my age + 15"

 

[Benjamin]

Id hate to miss out on my best possible life partner over 1 or 2 inches that are out of her control.

Preferring taller/shorter people is fine. Making it a boolean is insane.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

And attracting women. After getting into tinder/online dating I had no idea women placed so much value into a man's height. I understand wanting a man to be taller than yourself but the 6ft or gtfo crowd is bonkers. I'm so thankful that I'm 6ft or I'd be destined to date 5s and 6s for the rest of my life.

They're probably trying to avoid Napoleon syndrome.

That, and statistically speaking, tall males tend to earn higher wages (girls aren't the only ones who have a height bias).

 

[18Hossa]

Fyi No Man's Sky was officially delayed until August 9th for those interested in it.

 

[Here I Pageau Again]

Like reaching those damn cupboards over the fridge.... Like who the heck puts things up there anyways?!

I put stuff up there I don't want my bf to find. We both can't reach it but I'm clever and use a chair! Those secret chips never tasted so good!

 

[L'Aveuglette]

I'm a bit over 5'11'', but if a girl thinks I'm 6' and it turns her on, who am I to disagree?

But seriously though, I also stay away from those women on Tinder who have strict preferences in height, size, color etc. (AKA impossible standards). Unless as someone else said they are tall themselves, it usually means you're dealing with a superficial person.

I have been in love with very different people and it was never due to appearances. Chemistry is where it's at, and it rarely comes from someone you imagine in your head.

 

[Ice-Tray]

I put stuff up there I don't want my bf to find. We both can't reach it but I'm clever and use a chair! Those secret chips never tasted so good!

I do that too to keep the kids away Hahahaha!

 

[PoutineSp00nZ]

I'm a bit over 5'11'', but if a girl thinks I'm 6' and it turns her on, who am I to disagree?

But seriously though, I also stay away from those women on Tinder who have strict preferences in height, size, color etc. (AKA impossible standards). Unless as someone else said they are tall themselves, it usually means you're dealing with a superficial person.

I have been in love with very different people and it was never due to appearances. Chemistry is where it's at, and it rarely comes from someone you imagine in your head.

Tinder is a pickup app, so its pretty much all geared for the physical.

People like what they like. Men are genetically programmed to like large breasts, big hips and all that stuff for reproductive reasons. Same way women like big strong men and big . . . confidence.

Obviously there are exceptions, it just is what it is.

 

[L'Aveuglette]

Tinder is a pickup app, so its pretty much all geared for the physical.

People like what they like. Men are genetically programmed to like large breasts, big hips and all that stuff for reproductive reasons. Same way women like big strong men and big . . . confidence.

Obviously there are exceptions, it just is what it is.

I disagree. There are all kinds of people on Tinder. It's just about knowing who are the normal ones. I mean, almost every single girl/guy is on there nowadays no?

Not that I even use it all that seriously myself, since I much prefer meeting people in real life, doing the things and going to the places I enjoy. Nonetheless, I don't necessarily think meeting people on dating sites/apps is any worse than anywhere else.

 

[saskriders]

Even though there are plenty of people not looking to hookup; the app still places heavy emphasis on pictures, and barely any on written content.

 

[L'Aveuglette]

Even though there are plenty of people not looking to hookup; the app still places heavy emphasis on pictures, and barely any on written content.

I dunno, I honestly don't find Tinder much worse than more in-depth dating websites like OkCupid.

There's really no point in wasting so much time reading descriptions, finding "perfect matches", and messaging back and forth for days when we all know it's "make or break" on the first real life meeting.

 

[saskriders]

I dunno, I honestly don't find Tinder much worse than more in-depth dating websites like OkCupid.

There's really no point in wasting so much time reading descriptions, finding "perfect matches", and messaging back and forth for days when we all know it's "make or break" on the first real life meeting.

Average amount of written content on a tinder profile is way less than on okc. I would also argue having had good conversations beforehand gives much more room for error on a first date. And a first date is more likely to be successful if you know a bit about the person (and are interested in them for their personality/interests rather than just thinking they are hot and made a witty remark.

 

[Here I Pageau Again]

And attracting women. After getting into tinder/online dating I had no idea women placed so much value into a man's height. I understand wanting a man to be taller than yourself but the 6ft or gtfo crowd is bonkers. I'm so thankful that I'm 6ft or I'd be destined to date 5s and 6s for the rest of my life.

So true, want to feel like daddy's little girl I guess...

I always tended to have to get close enough to open my mouth...

As a girl, I'm piping up here! I am one who prefers someone taller. Although, I'm willing to give shorter guys a shot -- as my bf/house husband whatever we call him, is only slightly taller than me at 5'8. And I'll admit, it was an adjustment. But the chemistry was always there, and his personality was the exact one I needed.

For me, why height always mattered was I felt more confident and attractive when I wasn't the "big one" in the relationship.

I dunno, I honestly don't find Tinder much worse than more in-depth dating websites like OkCupid.

There's really no point in wasting so much time reading descriptions, finding "perfect matches", and messaging back and forth for days when we all know it's "make or break" on the first real life meeting.

100% agree!!

Tinder was the best dating site/app I ever used. Yes, you have to weed through crap (but you do that anywhere). Tinder is like the "laid-back/see what happens" version of more serious dating sites.

Yeah it was meant for the hook up function, but it is filled with lots of people just wanting something simple and not initially serious.

Every site is filled with guys who want to sleep around, some that don't, and some that are just plain creepy.

 

[Here I Pageau Again]

Average amount of written content on a tinder profile is way less than on okc. I would also argue having had good conversations beforehand gives much more room for error on a first date. And a first date is more likely to be successful if you know a bit about the person (and are interested in them for their personality/interests rather than just thinking they are hot and made a witty remark.

But you can chat a bit prior and see.

Honestly, based on the way someone types, their photos and how they text gives a lot of insight into who a person is.

After doing both OKC type sites and Tinder, I'd take Tinder every time. And I would never have thought I would. Getting to know someone online is FAR different than in person; and I'd take learning about them in person and how they interact in real life than over the internet.

 

[Ice-Tray]

As a girl, I'm piping up here! I am one who prefers someone taller. Although, I'm willing to give shorter guys a shot -- as my bf/house husband whatever we call him, is only slightly taller than me at 5'8. And I'll admit, it was an adjustment. But the chemistry was always there, and his personality was the exact one I needed.

For me, why height always mattered was I felt more confident and attractive when I wasn't the "big one" in the relationship.


100% agree!!

Tinder was the best dating site/app I ever used. Yes, you have to weed through crap (but you do that anywhere). Tinder is like the "laid-back/see what happens" version of more serious dating sites.

Yeah it was meant for the hook up function, but it is filled with lots of people just wanting something simple and not initially serious.

Every site is filled with guys who want to sleep around, some that don't, and some that are just plain creepy.

Totally agree that many people buck trends/stereotypes. My wife like short stocky dudes.... Lucky me!

As for Tinder, the quicker you can get to a casual first meeting the better. She doesn't know she likes short guys until she's across a pitcher from you laughing her arse off!

Really no point in wasting time chatting online and eventually sending your life savings to bail your new love out of a Nigerian prison...

 

[saskriders]

I have had absolutely 0 success with Tinder. Like maybe 3 people have messaged me back. It is just too difficult to sell yourself in such a limited space. And it is too difficult to write a first message that works. For what it is worth I am much more interested in something serious. I don't see the point in something casual.

 

[Benjamin]

Totally agree that many people buck trends/stereotypes. My wife like short stocky dudes.... Lucky me!

As for Tinder, the quicker you can get to a casual first meeting the better. She doesn't know she likes short guys until she's across a pitcher from you laughing her arse off!

Really no point in wasting time chatting online and eventually sending your life savings to bail your new love out of a Nigerian prison...

Are you married to Marisa Tomei?

 

[Caeldan]

Marrying a girl I met through okc in two weeks!

Generally I found that curating your profile was helpful in actually getting reasonable matches, and over time you could tell patterns in other's profiles to help weed out the ones that weren't going to work out.
Got out of the game just as tinder was becoming a thing so never experienced that.

 

[Here I Pageau Again]

Totally agree that many people buck trends/stereotypes. My wife like short stocky dudes.... Lucky me!

As for Tinder, the quicker you can get to a casual first meeting the better. She doesn't know she likes short guys until she's across a pitcher from you laughing her arse off!

This this this!! So so much this! While you NEED chemistry, you also need to laugh your arse off with someone too!

Marrying a girl I met through okc in two weeks!

Generally I found that curating your profile was helpful in actually getting reasonable matches, and over time you could tell patterns in other's profiles to help weed out the ones that weren't going to work out.
Got out of the game just as tinder was becoming a thing so never experienced that.

This is just it! Whether it's Tinder or OK Cupid or Match or whatever the "new" thing is these days; you notice patterns to weed out ones that wouldn't work. Sending a dick pick --- probably not the way to my heart (or anything else for that matter)!

Also, congrats! The Cambridge Mill will be nice this time of year!