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5'11 Rebecca wrote (November 17th 2008)

For all of you still getting used to being "a head above" - when I was about 25 I decided I was tired of missing out on one of the BEST things about being a chick - really, really, great shoes. So I realized that if I kept saying this, it would come true:

"This is the way God made me, if you don't like it take it up with him"

Now, 10+ years later, it's pretty much true, most days at least!

So, hold your heads high and practice your sashay :-)

5'10" Cyntia wrote (November 16th 2008)

My whole life I didn't enjoy being tall at all I would always be made fun of and get stopped everywhere in public or at family events. I got asked questions like "Oh, do you play basketball?", "You should play basketball as you're so tall!" I hate being stared at like I am some sort of alien. I used to envy all the popular girls in high school who were pretty but who were the average height that every guy would drool over.

I grew up as a tomboy so not every guy was all over me but as I grew up as a tomboy what I learned from that phase in my life is that guys don't care how a girl looks. All they care about is if she is confident within herself. No makeup, fancy clothes or hair would ever makeup for a great personality. That's what it is so ever since then I've been myself. I just don't care what other people think. And yes, I know you get the occasional stares and whatever but you know what: short people would kill for that kind of attention.

5'11" Renee wrote (November 13th 2008)

I would just like to say thanks to everyone who is so positive about being tall. I have never worn heels in my life before, but I've just bought a pair and am trying to work up the confidence to wear them this Saturday! The only thing I'm really scared of is the mean comments by guys but all your comments have really helped! I'm always slouching, not consciously but I think it's just because when I was younger I just got use to it. This weekend I'm going to wear my heels, stand up straight and keep smiling! xoxo

6'1 1/2" Asia wrote (November 10th 2008)

Hi, my name is Asia and I am 16. I have always been known as the BBC (big black chick) for I don't know how long, as well as the TREE and have had to ignore these and all the other names and jokes people come up with. I haven't always liked my height but I have learned that it's not going to go away and that I need find the good in it than the bad. I also have had much trouble with dating. It is really hard to find tall guys, especially around my age. But I have had to look at more than just height and focus on the ones that accept me for me. And now that I have so much more confidence in myself I get a lot more compliments and numbers (ha). Now I am pursuing modeling where I am much grateful for my height and would never have tried if I didn't accept my body. I do appreciate all the comments on this site, it's always nice to know that there are so many other women going through the same struggles I am. So just remember that tall is beautiful, and beautiful are you*

6'6" Alexandra wrote (November 9th 2008)

I'm very proud of my height, and I'm not afraid to walk down the street.

6'3" Jheri wrote (November 7th 2008)

Several things I run into say the new first lady of the US is very tall. This is very good for tall women I think because she is smart and is likely to be forceful. She is likely to be very important to help women of color and women of height get acceptance.

This is very good for us. Suddenly one of the most visible women in the world is one of us.

Walk tall and walk proud sisters!

Joerg says: See my comment below

6'0" Dianne wrote (November 7th 2008)

I commented to my 6'4" husband that Michelle Obama is quite tall to which he replied "she is just a normal height person". Being tall in our family is normal - my son is 6'6" and his girlfriend is 6'0". To all those younger girls out there agonising whether they will ever find a partner, there are plenty of men, tall and not so tall, who fancy tall women. Take a lead out of Mrs Obama's book - stand straight and tall and proud. I just wish she would wear some high heels.

Joerg says: As far as I'm aware Michelle Obama is 5'10 3/4".

6'3" Lindsay wrote (November 2nd 2008)

Is there any scholarships for people entering their junior year of college? :(

I was on a full basketball scholarship to a college in TN but then a stupid guy ran a red light in his car and hit my friend and I. Now I can't play basketball anymore and I feel like my life was taken from me. I have to pay for my school now and I still want to go to school in the south which is out of state for me and would be very expensive. :(

I don't know what to do because I really would like to continue my education in the south, but money makes it seem very doubtful that this will happen. Why should I have to pay the consequence of being away from my friends because he hit us and I can't play sports anymore? Do you have any advice on the matter?

Joerg says: Does anyone have any advice for Lindsay? Send me an email and I'll forward it to her. I've been thinking about setting up a scholarship fund but I'm not wealthy enough to do that.

5'11 1/2" Leanne wrote (November 2nd 2008)

Hey, I'm 5'11" and weigh about 130 lbs. I am suuuper self-conscious, and by people my age... saying "SKYSCRAPER!", "You're huge!" - really that honestly hurts me. They say it, and just go on with life. I go home, and look in the mirror, and cry. I can't stand this. Everyone tells me I'm so gorgeous, if only I would just be a bit shorter. I got asked to be a model for something in Toronto. I said no, but I really wish I would have said yes. I really need something to lift myself and my confidence, cuz it is really low. A lot of guys hit on me, but it's just about my boobs or my so called "hotness". I just want someone to actaully love me for who I am... on the inside. I am so frustrated. Will a guy ever love me?

6'4" Emily wrote (October 28th 2008)

Throughout my entire life (like you guys) I've always been the tall one. I take it as a gift not as something bad. I play volleyball and because of my height I am getting recruited by 60-70 schools as a freshman in high school. I also do high jump and I got 2nd at state due to my height. Being tall has its ups and downs, but you have to notice the ups more than the downs. There will always be the stupid kids who laugh, or whisper under their breath to their friend about your height, but you just have to ignore that. I just take it since their shorter, they must not get noticed much, and they feel the need to put others down to make them feel better about themselves.

5'10" Elena wrote (October 27th 2008)

Dalida, I once dated an Arab man, who really loved my height. He was around 6'0" - 6'1" and he liked it that we were about the same height. He once said to me "Oh, how you are tall!" with a happy smile on his face. :) I never ever believe that he is the only Arab man who likes tall women, so don't be depressed sister. One day you will meet a guy like him...

Joerg says: You don't have to date an Arab man (whatever that means) if you're an Arab woman. We're living in the 21st century and I hope you feel free to choose as you wish. It's "stone-age" views which stop women from growing as they like. Men need women more than vice-versa. We could never exist with you.

5'10" Rainey wrote (October 27th 2008)

I am 5'10"... I don't mind being tall but I am overweight. I recently lost 50 lbs. My goal is to lose 68 lbs. I like being tall but not tall and overweight... I want to be a tall beautiful woman. But I am scared to wear heels. I feel as though I'm too tall to wear heels. But especially being a young woman I feel confindent about my height and I think others should too because guys love tall women. My first boyfriend was shorter than me.

5'11" Delph wrote (October 26th 2008)

Hi All! I am a 5'11" woman and I totally love it! I never got any trouble for it either...in fact I mostly receive compliments!

I am currently 34 yrs old...I have dated men both taller and shorter than me too...I don't discriminate. :-)

I think no matter WHAT your height, you need to embrace it because nothing is more attractive than confidence. I always stand up STRAIGHT and with good posture and I get compliments on how I carry myself all the time. No one height is better than the other. My best friend is 5 feet tall. LOL!

And when it comes to men, well I find height doesn't matter either... in fact I currently have a major crush on a guy who must be about 5 inches shorter than me... but I do not care?... heck no. He is DEAD sexy. Period. :-)

And for all you young girls out there... true it's hard... especially when you're in your teens and everyone wants to FIT IN and be the same... but trust me, when you get older you'll come to love and embrace your height.

So stand up straight with confidence and love yourself for who you ARE! :-)

5'11 1/2" Lizi wrote (October 26th 2008)

Hey, tall and lovely ones! I'm 16 and I have really struggled with my height up till now. None of my friends really understand just how painful is is when people constantly comment on your height. Yet one time I was shoe shopping, and trying on a pair of gorgeous heels, and an amazing thing happened. Someone came up to me and said they would love to be my height, and I was so lucky. I bought the heels, and since then have been feeling so much better about it. Maya is completely right, there is nothing worse than a girl slouching. I'm tired of going through all the tears and insecurities, and if I'm being honest with myself... I wouldn't change my height for anything.

6'1" Maya wrote (October 25th 2008)

I am 32 years old and have been tall all of my life. I can relate to so many of the comments here, especially from girls in high school. What I can say, being on the other side, is that it gets better.

If you carry yourself as though your height is an afterthought, but own it and maximize your best features, people will naturally gravitate to you. Many will be in awe of you and you don't have to do more than enter a room. 16 year old boys often do not have the self-confidence or maturity to deal with formidable young women, so they can punish you for that. Pay close attention to the people who treat you like you are a person and do not make an issue of your height. It gets better....MUCH better.

While of course I run into idiotic people every day who have to comment on my height, do double takes, or stare, I also realize that I am unusual. I use it to my advantage. Some days I take the stupid comments in stride. Other days I have to let the person know how stupid and thoughtless their comments really are.

My advice would be to develop your "strut!" No one owns her immediate surroundings like a tall, confident woman, that's why models are so attractive. Remember that when you strut down the street or into a room with your head held high, you command attention effortlessly. Think of all of the attention-grabbing and sometimes desparate things that a woman who is short has to do to attract attention that you receive just by standing up, and thank God that you never ever have to do those things.

A male friend once told me something about men that helped me understand why I do not get approached as much as a shorter woman. He told me that men look at me, see my height and appearance and see a challenge, and many know deep down that they just aren't up to it. Every guy that doesn't ask you out, won't date you or just looks at you and never approaches you is doing you a huge favor. It's no reflection on your appeal, quite the opposite. They're letting you know that they can't handle you. Trust me, you'd rather be alone that be paid attention to by men who don't measure up - no matter how tall they are!

6'1" Briyanna wrote (October 24th 2008)

Safii, I'm the same age as you and I feel your pain. I'm also 15 years old - the only difference between me and you is that I stand at 6'1'' and I have a size 11 shoe and you know WHAT! I love it! There are women that sit in their rooms and cry because they want to be tall like us. Another thing: Paris Hilton wears a size 11 shoe! So you're not alone, Sweetie!

5'10 1/2" Erin wrote (October 24th 2008)

I am 16 and 5'10 1/2". I hate it. There is not one day that goes but where I am not thinking about my height. It's so frustrating when my best friend who is 5'1" is always telling me about cute heels she got for a party or new jeans she got. I have a hard enough time buying jeans that are long enough for me. A good guy friend of mine recently asked me to go to homecoming and I thought it was a joke becuase I never thought anyone would want to go with me because of my height. Everyone always tells me how they would love to be tall but really I wish I was shorter. There's nothing i can do about it but be comfortable with it but it is just so hard when you're taller then all the cute guys in your school. And, yes, I am on the basketball team =] LOL

6'1 1/2" Rachel wrote (October 23rd 2008)

I'm 22 years old and have always felt like an outcast for being tall. As it is the same with most of us, it was hard emotionally being tall in school. I was made fun of ALOT and even dropped out of school because of it.

Now I have found a man that embraces my height and we have an 8 month old daughter. Sometimes I cry because I know she is going to be just as tall, maybe even taller, as me. Her father is 6'3". I'm not upset about the fact she is going to be tall, I am upset because I don't want her to go through the torture of being ridiculed in school.

Joerg says: Trust me, Rachel, when your lil girl goes to school she's not going to endure what you've gone though. Times are changing alright.

6'0" Dalida wrote (October 23rd 2008)

Well, I am an Arab girl. My age is 26 and I am 6 feet tall. My height is real complex for me. Tall women are oddly seen in our society and I can't find a boyfriend. I AM suffffffffffffering a LOT. Help me. I am very depressed...

6'3" Jheri wrote (October 19th 2008)

I'm not a good cook but am trying to learn a little. My apartment has low counters that are about perfect for my apartment mate, but she is 30 cm shorter than me. When I try to chop food, my back ends up aching.

Yesterday I found a nice box with a drawer that is about 25 cm high and 40 cm wide and about 30 cm deep. I bought a very nice chopping board that is about 50 cm by 30 cm and maybe 3 cm thick. I glued the board on top of the box and put it on *my* side of the counter. It is very stable and there is some new space for storing things that used to live on the counter. No bending and no back pain! It is quite amazing.

Does anyone else have solutions to little problems like this?

6'0" Helen wrote (October 18th 2008)

I like being tall but had to make myself appear shorter for the insecure man I was with. I was with a man who was taller than me only once. It was wonderful. The feeling that I was actually a woman. I had never had that feeling before. Usually, being the tallest one in most groups make me feel like I am the protector, leader, whatever. It was nice being with him and I wouldn't mind feeling that again.

6'2 1/2" Sharon wrote (October 18th 2008)

When I was young I was much taller than the rest and very insecure about it. I'm even taller now and things have gotten even worse for me because now I've added weight as well. I hate meeting people when sitting and sometimes I go through changes knowing eventually I'm going to have to stand up and tower over all the other ladies, it's caused me to stay in the background as much as I can. Sounds silly I know but It's true. People tell me oh I wish I had your height, but I wonder sometimes do they really. Strangers in stores will ask, can you reach this or that item at the top of the shelf for me please? that I really don't mind doing, It's the shocking looks I get when they say you're tall. I'm thinking, yes I am, yet that's not even the half of it.

6'3" Jheri wrote (October 15th 2008)

To Tabby: I love to see people who have a good self image and who are proud and happy of who they are!

My own body type is different from yours and I have my own clothing issues, but you should consider a vacation trip to Holland. People in Denmark are taller than people in the US, but people in Holland are much taller, especially those who are under 30 years old. When I was in the US a woman of your height was much less than one in a hundred, but in Holland it is going to be maybe one in thirty to fifty, You will see woman your height everywhere. The clothing stores have had to adjust and, although you are still "tall", you will be able to find clothing on the rack if you aren't very heavy.

I have a friend in Amsterdam who would be of normal height in the US, but she is considered short and does most of her shopping mailorder from the US and shorter places in Europe (like Italy and Spain) for a good selection.

I am a bit above this normal "tall" range. There are a few tall shops that I've visited in Holland and Denmark, but their sense of fashion is not good and they are usually expensive.

6'0" Tabby wrote (October 14th 2008)

I love being tall... and unlike you other girls, I'm also big boned/curvy/BBW... It's so hard to find decent pants for curvy tall women! Thank god for Lane Bryant, however, I'd love to find something cheaper!

Also... I have a "short" man in my life, and it doesn't bother me one bit... He's only 5'10", and I'm 6ft, so when I wear heels, the difference is highly noticeable, lol... but he likes it, loves it, etc... I can kiss him on his forehead better ;)

And I definitely don't shy away from heels... tall girls should be able to wear the pretty shoes, too! (even if I do need a size 10 wide!)

Keep your chins up! Tall women are beautiful!

Joerg says: You're not alone out there, Tabby. Actually most of my lady friends are on the curvy/cuddly side and I like that.

6'1 1/2" Angela wrote (October 12th 2008)

I am the middle of five siblings, three sisters and two brothers, my eldest sister is 5'3 and the rest of us are 5'10" - 6'2". I am so envious of my eldest sister as she has not had to bear the brunt of many comments, for example "aren't you tall?", "where did you get your height from?". I would have loved to be average and be able to walk into any shop and buy nice shoes and clothes that fit, my sister says she has the opposite problem and has always been envious of me being slimmer than her and being able to wear just about any style. It is amazing that today we wear cropped trousers and jackets with 3/4 length sleeves, when I was a teenager it looked as though we had out grown our clothes. The most hurtful things about being tall is when you know people are talking about you as if you cannot hear them. I would not dream of being so rude about someone else, unfortunately we have grown to be tall and cannot change it no matter what we do. My Mum always told me to be grateful for being healthy, and when you look at it from that prospective she was absolutely right. I hope that today it is much easier for girls who are tall, as there seems to be more of them in this the 21st century. Girls stand tall, be proud, confident and noticed.

6'2" Susanne wrote (October 11th 2008)

My mom used to say stand proud and tall, don't stoop! I have to agree with Briea, I get the same grief for being tall and thin, even from my friends. Some people say they're just jealous. I wish sometimes I wasn't so tall and thin. Oh, well...

6'3" KT wrote (October 11th 2008)

Tall girls, if you have not noticed, your height is a gift. Handle with care because if you do not than others will not either. Stand tall and embrace your gift. Not everyone is given the opportunity! www.thetallgirlexperience.blogspot.com

6'2" Kathy wrote (October 10th 2008)

I may be the oldest woman posting on this site! I'm 48, 6'2", 165 lbs. I don't look skinny or fat - I consider myself average. My daughter is 6'3, 155 lbs, and gorgeous. She started playing basketball when she was in the 4th grade, and played all through college for a D-II school on a full ride scholarship. When I was growing up (in the 70's) it was tough; there were no tall shops, and I was very skinny. My daughter has a much easier time finding clothing than I ever did. Neither one of us would trade our height for anything. I wear heels more than flats, and am proud to be tall. I love the fact that I stand out in a crowd - use it to your advantage during job interviews! My husband is 6'5" and was never interested in a woman less than 6'0" tall. The thing to remember is that God made you the way you are for a reason! If you're healthy what difference does it make, really? Embrace who you are and everyone else will, too!

6'2" Shamin wrote (October 10th 2008)

I never knew this site existed. I am 31 and 6'2". I wish I had a support system of sorts when I was younger. I see the quotes from many of the 16 year old women here who say they are 5'10". That was me back in high school. I still have problems meeting tall guys, but I love that people ask if I am a model. I don't even mind if little old ladies ask for my help in the grocery store. I just wish they would NOT assume I play basketball, I play softball. So for the young women who want to be shorter. I suppose I always thought that too, but I know now that it is part of me and can't ever imagine being shorter now. As far for as men, they will grow up, physically and the real ones mentally to your height. So hang in there.

Joerg says: I wish you had found this website when you were younger. It's been online for about 10 years now. Having said that you're still young so keep enjoying yourself!

5'10" Louise wrote (October 9th 2008)

Here's a link to a great article on short men and tall women: http://www.shortsupport.org/News/0285.html

It's from the Chicago Tribune's 'Tales from the Front' column by Cheryl Lavin, and it's called "Tall women don't look down noses at short men." Published December 2, 2001 Despite the date, it's completely relevant today for all of us. Good stuff!

5'10 1/2" Cindy wrote (October 7th 2008)

Hey everyone! I'm Cindy and I stand tall at somewhere between 5'10" and 5'11"... growing up I always hated being taller than everyone else. It seemed to me that no one my age found the fact that I was tall beautiful, as the older people would say. I was always the talles in my classes, towering over the girls AND boys. All my friends are shorter and I don't feel different than them at all, I don't even realize that there is a height difference. People always come up to me and ask me "wow, you're so tall, how tall are you?" It's nothing to be ashamed of! For all of the girls on here that don't want to be tall, your crazyyy! There's thousands of girls out there that would love to have the height and legs that we do, and yes you may feel bad about yourself sometimes if you haven't mustered the confidence to wear heels yet, and you feel envious of your friends that ''can'' wear heels, always remember that you should be happy to have your health behind it all. This is your life now, and your living it at 5'9" or taller and you can't change that. Women come in all shapes and sizes and you should be grateful for your amazing height!

6'3" Jheri wrote (October 2nd 2008)

To Alex: As people we are all different. When I was a teen, I stayed away from most people cut off (I thought) by my poor hearing and height. I'm 25 now and have come to like my height, but it isn't something I think about very much. It probably sounds dumb to you, and it did to me when I was younger, but there is so much more to focus on in life than one part of your physical appearance.

I'm not coordinated, but physical activity has made me feel very good about myself. Since I'm in Denmark and don't have a car, I bike everywhere. I also run for an hour every morning. The exercise gives me a high every day and also has given me a pretty amazing butt and legs.

You can find nice clothes at your height. I'm taller than you by a good bit and do pretty well, but you do have to look around a bit more and learn how to sew just a little to make modifications. I'm pretty much a tomboy too and even spent a lot of time climbing trees (I have built four platforms around Copenhagen that I can sit on), but I have show style that turns heads with people thinking about the style rather than my height.

It can take a while before you begin to learn how to appreciate yourself and your friends rather than react to what others might think. Some women never do.

One thing I've heard from my good friends is that most of them never really think about my height. I have one very good friend who is taller than me -- she is 2 meters (about 6'7), but most are much shorter than me. (I exchange email with two others who are taller, but I haven't met them yet .. both are wonderful and confident women who are mostly dealing with life rather than their height.)

I think that those of us who are a bit taller than say - 185cm have it easier. We were taller than most men by the time we were 12. When that happens you start to accept yourself early on. My really tall friend never went through a negative period because she was (and is) a good athlete.

My recommendation is to find some activities that you really like, especially those you do with friends, and focus on the good in life and getting your happiness from something other than physical appearance. With time you grow into what you look like, but you may as well be happy and have fun now.

And even if you are as uncoordinated as me, physical activity is one of the best ways to feel good about yourself. You'll feel good (after a month of struggling) and look your best too.

6'0" Mel wrote (October 2nd 2008)

I'm 18 years old and I love my height. Although from elementary school til about the end of my tenth grade year I HATED being so tall... I've grown to become super confident with my height. Similar to some of you, I am super tall... and thin. 130lbs. I model now! [yay]

I don't remember how tall I was in like...first grade, but I do remember my feet size practically grew with my age!!! Age 6, size 6, age 9, size 9. Thank goodness it stopped at 10! LOL. In middle school I was always taller than all the boys at school... and up until 10th grade I never had a boyfriend because I was too nervous to talk to anyone because every boy I liked was shorter than me. But my 10th grade year I got my first boyfriend who was 6'5". After that, I got so many compliments and remarks about my height til I just sunk it all in and [somewhat] got a little egotistical about it.

Now that I'm in college, although it's hard to find pants long enough or skirts long enough, I enjoy being tall. Wearing heels is awesome because EVERYONE notices me!!! hahaha!!!!

BEING TALL IS WONDERFUL!!!

5'11" Alex wrote (October 1st 2008)

I'm about 5'11" and I feel like speaking out. I read many of the comments from tall women on this site, and they seem to be happy with themselves. Compared to many of these other women, I suppose I might be considered a bit on the 'short' side, but it still irks me; every single day this problem is on my mind. And I try really hard not to complain, but I cannot help it. Out of all of my features, this is one I would change if I had the choice. I can relate completely to what Christine said near the end of her post. I despise standing out, not being able to wear cute clothes (I am "average" not "skinny"), having people comment constantly on my height. I searched for a site like this so that I could see other women like me and their thoughts. It just makes me angry that I could be 5'6" like my mother (she looks perfect!! And beautifully thin!) but instead I received tall genes from my father who is 6'4"!! On top of being ugly I am taller than most of the boys in my school! It makes me soo angry and I can not help but be jealous of all the short, petite, skinny, and lovely looking girls in my school, including my best friends (they are all shorter than me). And one more thing: my mother tells me that it is better to be taller because if you gain weight it would show up less noticeably than it would if you were short. But if you gain a lot of weight you look fat and tall which is worse than anything! So it really is a disadvantage! And most people would never view a tall woman as "sexy". I feel so unattractive. I'm sure guys view me as un-feminine (well I am a "tomboy", but I'm not dominant or boisterous in any way). But my height makes me seem like some ugly monster. And whenever I am in pictures, everyone else looks normal and I look like a massive giant! I am so sick of being tall! And it feels so good to let these feelings out. I really hope my comment will be featured on this webpage because even though so many women view being tall as a "cool thing" or a blessing or an advantage, others (like me) think it is a very bad and disadvantageous thing.

P.S.: The only real advantage, which would be having the ability to see over a crowd, is useless because everyone else can just stand on tables and chairs and a tall person still could not see!

P.P.S.: And it's sad that some people are complaining about being tall and not being able to gain weight. I would love to be 125 pounds. I used to be, when i was 14 and 5'9''. I would even love to be 5'9'' again; anything is better than this wretched 5'11''. But I digress. Girls around my height are sad about weighing 12 pounds, but how would you rather weigh 158 pounds? Does that sound good? I would take 125 over that any day. But not all of us can be tall and thin... @ the other Alex: I like your 'comeback' with the 'miniature golf' - I think I am going to use that some time. So many people ask me if I play basketball; they say I SHOULD play it; and once the basketball coach even confronted me, saying i should join the team.

6'0" Becca wrote (October 1st 2008)

Hey everyone! :]

I'd just like to say it's so nice to be readin about alla yous!! Well, I'm 17, livin in Ireland and I've always been the tallest in my class. I've always been bullied and still am actually. But I'm actually after gettin proud of my height! It was my current boyfriend of 2 years who made me realise I am beautiful no matter what I look like! He's an inch smaller than me but he loves my height, not a bit intimidated! And I was always embarrassed of my weight too. I'm 6ft and 12 stone in weight. Size 12-14 (I think thats 8-10 in the USA?!) =p but I love my curves and height!

Well if there is anyone readin this who were like me (and tall) just be proud of your height. Stand tall with your shoulders back, be proud! Da ppl dat bully u are 99% jealous of u! :D

xx

6'3" Jheri wrote (September 26th 2008)

Inga, if someone you are around all the time is being repetitive, just tell them. Being open usually works for me.

If she is 6'0" she is on the tall side and maybe you can make friends with her and ask her where she finds things. I know many girls in the 5'11" to 6'0" range and am regarded as tall by them, but basically they are tall compared to most women.

5'10" Safii wrote (September 26th 2008)

My problem with being tall is that I am 15 and 5'10". I hate how everyone thinks I am like 20 because of my height (and boobs), it makes me paranoid that I'll look 50 at 30. Another problem is that my feet are so big. I am only 5'10" and I wear size 12 shoe. Even women taller than me wear smaller sized shoes. So, I can't even wear heels because they bring more attention to my humongous feet. Being tall is cool but this side things suck.

6'4" Inga wrote (September 26th 2008)

I’m 27, the issue with my height has been like a rollercoaster ride of my life. During my teenage years I was bullied a lot. At the age of 21 I went to live in USA for a year (I'm from Northern Europe) and that was the best time of my life, when I actually felt great about my height. Before that I was feeling bad about my height, always wishing I was shorter. Now I'm married and living in Canada with my husband who is the same height as me. I've restarted my studies so I get to be around people almost ten years younger than myself. For some reason the height issue has come back aka me feeling bad about it. I joined a rowing team and there's this 19 year old 6 feet girl who just cannot seem to let the day pass by without commenting how short she feels next to me. And it annoys me; I'm just so tired of all that repetitiveness. Could you tall ladies out there please advise me what to do? How to go through the daily life with this? What do you do when people stare at you and ask you how tall are you? I really want to get my confidence back. Please help.

Joerg says: You could read 6'7" Erika's advice (to tall girls)

5'10 1/2" Katherine wrote (September 26th 2008)

Hey, I'm somewhere between 5'10" and 5'11" and 16 and my best friend is the same height as me. She ALWAYS wears heels (usualy about 3 inches) and I don't, but just because I can't really find nice ones that fit me since I have size 9 1/2 (U.S.) feet and no companies seem to make that size. Oh well, whenever she's in heels I sorta want to be as tall as her :P. LOL - We always go up to guys that are shorter than us. We don't mind and they don't seem to mind either. I guess shorter guys don't go up to taller girls (at least in our school) because they think that we only like guys that are as tall or taller than us. Well, to any guys out on this website, its not true. The guy I have liked the most so far was about 5'8"!

Joerg says: I think all the companies listed on the Shoes USA page sell shoes up to at least size 12!

6'5" Ahana wrote (September 25th 2008)

I am 6'5" and I am from Trinidad and Tobago and at first I had a problem with my height growing up. I got teased a lot about it and still - as a grown woman - people still throw comments at me. But I have learnt through the years growing up how to embrace my height because God blessed me with this height and to be proud and walk with my head high.

5'10" Naomi wrote (September 22nd 2008)

I am only 15 yet I am 5ft 10. I like my height but I do feel self-conscious as most of my friends are only about 5ft :-|. I still wear 6 inch wedges becoz I love them :-D Be proud!

6'4" Alex wrote (September 21st 2008)

To everyone in general:

This is not exactly a quote, but more like a short anecdote. I'm 16, a junior in high school, and playing volleyball (which I love!!! Trust me, volleyball is a true tall girl's sport!!!). For home matches, we always have to dress up. Recently, a friend of mine who's on the JV team has been complaining about being too tall and not being able to wear heels. Guess what? She's only 5'9". My response? Wearing 4 inch heels every single time, and basically shoving back into her face that yes, TALL WOMEN CAN WEAR HEELS. They make your legs look better, among other things. You may get stares, you may have people bother you about it, but it is SOOOO worth it! My boyfriend is 6'9", and even though he may not like that fact that I'm going to be as tall as him, guess who's wearing 5 inch heels for homecoming this year? :]

Basically, don't be afraid to wear heels, tower over everyone, and look amazing! Trust me, every time I wear them, everyoneee is like "oh my gosh, you look so gorgeous! I wish I was tall!". It is SO worth it to stand out and show off your height!

Oh, and a tall joke that may be a tad cruel, but entertaining for us non-basketball-playing tall girls:

Random person: Do you play basketball? You: No, do you play miniature golf? Tehe :]]

5'10" Erica wrote (September 19th 2008)

To all of my tall ladies, "put on those heels and strut your stuff!!" While growing up my family would always talk about how tall I was and during that time (I'm 27 now so about 15 years ago) I was a little ashamed to be so tall. It wasn't until 5 years ago that I told myself, "this is who I am and I'm only given one life and one body to enjoy it so I'm going to live it up!" Even today, I have guys or women to approach me and say "you're really tall and you're still wearing heels." I normally, look them in the eyes with a smile on my face and respond, "you bet!" They will normally say, "I wish I was that tall." The important thing to realize is to have confidence in yourself. You have to accept yourself for who you are and other people will get in line. I remember being at a conference a few weeks ago and a tall guy walked up to me and said, "I've been watching you and you're confident. Most tall women walk with a hunched over but you have your shoulders back and head up. Wow!" My response, "you bet!" So ladies, I leave you with this...love yourself, wear those heels and walk with your head up high because life is not a dress rehearsal! Live it up! Hope to see you out and about with a pair of stilettos that make you look like a walking Goddess! If you see a tall women walking like it's her world and everyone else is living in it... that could be me... LIVE GREAT!!

6'2" Sanne wrote (September 17th 2008)

I live in Spain, small people here. I use to say if they comment about my height, "Cold up there" or "Are the clouds cold": YES, BUT YOU ARE CLOSER TO THE S*** ON THE FLOOR.

5'10" Cheyanne wrote (September 17th 2008)

Hello, I am Cheyanne! I am 13 years old and I am 5'10 and all of the boys are shorter than me. And guys don't like me because I am so tall. I wish I could be shorter and skinnier but I weigh 153 lbs. I have the biggest legs ever for my age - they are all muscle.

6'3" Jheri wrote (September 6th 2008)

Yay Miranda!

It is so important getting to be comfortable with yourself. That means being proud of yourself, not just your height, but all of you.

A few days ago I mentioned my friend who went on a crazy American show called "Wipeout". Something beautiful and good came of it. Here is a description by someone else on my friends blog. http://www.6footsix.com/my_weblog/2008/09/the-silver-lining-of-bounce-crash-and-splash.html

There are times when we can inspire others without knowing it. It doesn't matter what you do or what you look like. You reach out and touch people and that is good. And there are those times when you don't even realize it.

I think being tall gives us more opportunities for people to notice us and that means we have more opportunities to do good. Trust me, helping someone else is the best way to feel good about yourself.

Jheri out

6'0" Miranda wrote (September 5th 2008)

I LOVE THIS SITE!! I knew I wasn't the only tall girl out there (cause some people sure try to make you out to be) and I am glad to have proof. After reading about all you other tall beauties, I thought I share a bit about me and my thoughts on being tall.

First of all I am not a skinny girl, nor will I ever be and I am content with that, I am easily the tallest femme in my family and of course and the designated high shelf reacher/light bulb changer.

When i was in elementary school, I was very self-concious about my hieght to the point where my shoulders seem to have a permanent hunch, form trying to maKe myself smaller. Kids are cruel and will make fun of anything different from they are, it wasn't till the 7th grade (that's around 12 years old) that I finally found my back bone, I was walkin down the hall with a couple of friends when this guy looked up at me (he was a teeny tiny 5'3") and said "ugh, you are so ugly" I realized in that moment that some people are just ill mannered ignorant pigs and that all the vitriol the pews from their jealous mouths is only polluting their souls, and that if I let it bother me I will never be happy.

I am extremely lucky to have a very supportive family and a dad that is 6'4" it really helps! And ever since that day in the 7th grade I have smiled everytime some one has commented on my height or called me an "amazon".

But I'm rambling so I'll stop with this, don't ever let anyone use their own self hatred to bring you down, no one should have that kind of control over you!

5'10" Briea wrote (Septempber 2nd 2008)

My name is Briea and I'm 14 yrs old. People constantly come up to me asking why I'm so thin or so tall. Some people have even said hurtful things like "...you need to get meat on your bones...". I constantly try to boost my confidence but it doesn't seem to be working. I want to wear heels sooo bad but it's like I'm a giraffe... taller than almost every boy and that's truly embarrassing. I try to love my height but at times it just gets the better of me.

6'3" Jheri wrote (September 1st 2008)