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Do women buy into a sense of unconscious inferiority when it comes to mate selection?

Re: Do women buy into a sense of unconscious inferiority when it comes to mate select

I don't think some of you don't realize that my formulation of my opinion is based off the women I've asked. It's not me saying this but the views of other women. There are plenty of women who associate tallness with protection. Please don't "turn tables" and make this about men that is not the subject of this thread.
 
Re: Do women buy into a sense of unconscious inferiority when it comes to mate select

Hard Truth said:
I'll point out that most men, even those with no desire to have children, still prefer women who appear most suitable for child bearing and rearing (healthy, with noticeable breasts and hips etc.)

By the way, the perceived status is also a major factor in our mate selection. That is probably more of a factor in the preference for tall men than the protection aspect.
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It's possible, however according to the opinions of women I've spoken to they allude that tallness is most definitely associated with protection.
 
Re: Do women buy into a sense of unconscious inferiority when it comes to mate select

I don't know why I prefer a guy who is at least my height or a few inches taller. I know I do though. I only ever dated one guy who was shorter than me and it didn't last long. It was awkward kissing him. And I'm only about 5'7", average height for a woman.

Now, I do have a short sister, 5'1". Very few men are shorter than her. In fact, one of my husband's friends in the Marines was about 5'3" and got a lot of crap for it. He and my sister danced a couple of times because she was one of the few girls who was shorter than him at the bar we frequented. They were adorable together. They looked like two preteens dancing among adults. I think they were embarrassed though after it was pointed out to them.
 
Re: Do women buy into a sense of unconscious inferiority when it comes to mate select

I can't explain it but there's something sensual about standing next to a tall guy(especially close quarters) even if he isn't that attractive. Now I'm only 5'3, but I don't feel like I'm being towered over, or notice the height difference unless the guy is at least 6ft. I'm 120 poinds so I'm already petite, but standing next to a big guy makes me feel even more petite. These are the differences between men and women and I guess when it's on display, it's attractive. I will add that my husband is only 5'8 and muscular, but I do feel protected (in unsavory areas) when I'm with him. In short....it's about how it makes women[not all] feel.
 
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