Whenever I tell someone that I wish i was shorter, they are always taken a back(being masculine presenting). I am just over 6 ft, in my country, that’s a bit above average height. Its not like I am a gaint or anything but I am always aware how intimidating I look. Also, the country where I live doesn’t feel like it build for people my size. Mini-van for transportation that squish my knees, ceiling that are a bit too low for my taste, showers space that’s too small.
But also, I feel like a bumbling idiot (I suspect I have Dysprixa) and hate standing out so much. I may have Body dysmorphia. Its like how I would like to be seen and how I feel, are the exact opposite to how I seen. I feel small, soft, in a relationship, I would prefer to take on the "feminine " role. I feel nothing like a man.
Anyone else relates to this.
I wish I was an inch shorter. Im exactly 6ft and nobody believes me when I tell them because thats the “minimum man height” and people immediately assume I’m an overcompensating manlet despite standing there visibly being as tall as I say I am.
Might just start saying 5’11 instead. See how lying to peoples faces works out.
I am 5’11’’ in the sense that it’s true enough and I’ve never cared to double check.
Telling people you’re just under the line can be a good litmus test for what kind of person you’re dealing with. Even if I were 6+, I’d still say I was 5’11’'.
Don’t worry, over time your spine will compress and you’ll be 5’11” sooner than you can say “AARP”!