Tall dude with short babe

Friends asking if he has any brothers or friends or basketball teammates. Are you embarrassed to be taller? Also, try to skip any comments about the height difference unless he brings it up with a joke. Spend some time affirming yourself in the mirror. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our cookie policy.

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21 Struggles Of Being A Short Girl Dating A Really Tall Guy

You need to feel secure in your own body to feel secure in a relationship with a shorter guy. Obviously, you need something to lean on, such as your boyfriend. Try to skip the wisecracks, particularly when you're first starting out. Just like you probably don't like people cracking jokes because you're tall, he probably doesn't like hearing jokes about how short he is. However, how you feel about yourself shouldn't be based on how your body relates to your guy's body. You often underestimate just how much he can eat, and can expect him to finish your plates when you go out even if you were planning on taking it home!