Research Shows That If You Date a Shorter Man, You May Be Happier

Research shows that a tall, handsome man is what women prefer most, but in essence, what women actually want is a man who looks proud, powerful, and moody. This might signify a taller man, as shorter men may not look like the attractive “bad boys” from the movies. However, shorter men actually can offer way more advantages than you might think.

We at Bright Side did a little bit of digging into why you might be happier with a shorter man, and we have some intriguing reasons based on experts’ findings.

1. Short men are least likely to divorce.

Research has been gathered on heights from 1986 until 2011 to discover if a man’s height has any effect on his relationships. According to sociologists from New York University, in the past years, they discovered that short men were found to get married later in life in comparison to men of an average height and taller men. Shorter men are 32% more unlikely to get a divorce.

2. You can wear heels at any time, any day.

A study found that about 50% of men look for shorter females, and 90% of women search for a taller man — but this doesn’t have to be the norm. If you are taller than your boyfriend/husband, you might be worried about wearing heels next to them. But it doesn’t matter whether you wear flats or heels, you’ll be taller regardless. So, instead of measuring your height difference when going on a date, enjoy those perfectly elegant high heels and walk proudly alongside your man.

3. You may have more than just one type.

It’s quite difficult to find your perfect match, the guy of your dreams, the prince on a white horse. Getting the man that you are compatible with both emotionally and physically might be a good catch, but then you might be limiting yourself to other types who can make you even happier.

Research shows that there are more men who are below average height (under 5’10″), and only about 20% are above 6 feet tall. That’s why, if you broaden your list of the perfect guy just a little bit, you might be surprised at how perfectly pleased you can be with a shorter man.

4. Short men do more housework.

Research shows that short men really do more housework than tall men. A study conducted that generally, shorter men did approximately 8 hours and 28 minutes of housework every week, in contrast to tall men, who did about 7 hours and 30 minutes weekly. This might come in handy if you’re a woman who takes cleaning and doing laundry very seriously.

5. They also earn more household income.

According to that same study, 78% of short men earn more than their spouses/girlfriends. Men of average height, on the other hand, make about 69% more, and tall men make 71% more household earnings. This means that short men might additionally care more about fully supporting their partners in the best way possible, both when it comes to housework and making sure the family is financially stable.

6. Short men are more likely to be comfortable with your brains and ambition.

A man who knows and doesn’t care about what society expects of him and how the statistics portray dating and relationships will be more comfortable and less threatened by your success. For instance, he won’t feel the need to bring you down in order to bring himself up. Instead, he will congratulate you on your victories and celebrate with you afterward. That’s what love is all about, after all.

What is your type? Would you date a shorter man after reading this article?