None of us are likely to be great athletes or actresses, but we can try. Do it and you'll get better and be confident. People sense this confidence. That is how you get comfortable with yourself.

I was thinking of one of my friends. I don't know many tall women, but one of my best friends is two meters tall even. She did everything she could athletic in grade school and when she was a 185 cm 11 year old, people saw her as the softball, basketball and volleyball player. She was two meters a few years later in high school, but she was too busy with her life and sports to worry about "little things" like that. These days she is a professional athlete and people always ask about her height when they see her. Other than being asked, she usually forgets she is tall. I'm only 190 cm and I rarely think about being tall. There is too much else going on.

So Jheri's advice to teens is to try some school activities. Find the ones that you like. Music, acting, art, or sports. Work at it and make friends through it. Forget about worrying about being different.

6'6" Haylie wrote (August 1st 2008)

I am a girl who is 6 feet six inches tall. I've been self conscious for most of my life... and honestly I'm not getting any better. People stare... all the time. And it doesn't help that my best friends are all around 5'1" tall :( I'm over a foot taller than most of them!

But it's nice to know there are women who love being tall :)

Joerg says: Some of the most attractive lady friends I have are your height or even a little taller.

6'2" Jessa wrote (July 29th 2008)

I have grown again! LOL. Story is: I am only 14, but it seems that no one believes me. I have been offered credit cards at department stores, older men (20 or 30) have tried to buy me drinks on multiple occasions, and I've gotten into several R rated movies without an ID check =P. I don't mind this treatment, I take it as a compliment. But what I really don't like is when people (especially guys my age) have to make the rude remarks of how enormous I am. I play basketball and love it, but I just want to punch people in the face when even the parents of girls on the opposing team scream things out when I am having a good game. Girls, all I can say is the advice that my grandma (5'10'') gave me: "No matter what the world throws at you, stand like you have a broomstick up your back, because you can't change your height, just the attitude you have about it." and the next time someone asks you if you like being tall, look at them, and smiling say, "Well, I'm one of the first to notice when people need new highlights in their hair..."

Joerg says: I'd recommend you have a t-shirt made that says "I may be tall and I may look like a grown-up but I'm still a teenager and, no, I don't date men over 16."

6'1" Missy wrote (July 25th 2008)

Last night, me and my friend of 5'2" went to the mall. I said to watch everyone's eyes and they will all stare at me. She didn't believe me that everyone stares at me. So we did a test. We walked around looking at everyone and every single person we encountered, stared at me. Some people try to make it look like they are not staring, some just stare, we turned around and some people were staring as we walked past them. She finally realized how it was to be stared at all the time. She said she would never want to be my height because she couldn't take the stares and comments. In two hours walking around the mall, 129 people stared at me!! We counted!!!

5'10" Nicole wrote (July 24th 2008)

Just last night two co-workers of mine (appx. 5'3") were telling me how much they'd hate to be my height! They were saying it in a manner that really made me wonder "were they jealous"? I mean I never made a comment about their height, but after I reached the ceiling to turn off a vent the comments went flying!!!! You're so tall, blah blah. I'm tall and my husband is 6'2" :) So I was actually taller than their husbands LOL!!! I said "Oh, well ya know men like climbing trees." They were especially mad after I told them that in this society height is favored and another co-worker agreed with me. I mean who doesnt want a tall, slim, long legged woman? OMG Uma Thurman, Naomi Campbell, Heidi Klum, Serena and Venus, Nicole Kidman, Brooke Burns, these women are just a tap in the bucket compared to all the strong and beautiful women out there. Kimora Lee once said she intimidates a lot of people. Height is intimidating so is beauty. I've dated men of different heights but my husband is the tallest. I really enjoy my height! If a man is intimidated by my height and needs a short woman to make him feel more "manly" and powerful I don't want him anyway. I encourage all tall women to stay fit, stay beautiful and keep your pretty heads held high. There is a certain grace and elegance that only a tall woman can possess and remember God took more time on us.

6'1" Amanda wrote (July 23rd 2008)

I will admit that I wasn't proud of my height until I went to College. It was great to go to a new place where I wasn't known as the "tall girl" (by all the guys that knew me when I was 12 and 6'0"). Everyone was so busy meeting new people and trying to figure out what was going on that they didn't bother to notice I was tall. And while I would occasionally get comments from strangers, my friends didn't make a big deal out of it. In fact, my best friend for a few years was 5'1'' and we loved it! We would travel together and get a kick out of the looks. I am 28 now, and I look back at how hard it was to be in Jr. High and High School - and I just want to say to you younger girls to hold on, life gets better!

Also, remember that you are stunning, they are not staring at you because you are tall, but because you are beautiful.

5'10" Danielle wrote (July 23rd 2008)

Yes, girls - the prettiest roses do have the longest stems and we are a head above the rest! At times we may feel like some people are from mars, as if they have never seen a tall girl before. Yet, know that models have to be over 5'9" and so when beauty was thought of for the run-ways we were the ones that were selected. Have confidence whereever you may go. Hold your heads up and walk with the elegance and grace God gave you. Remember, we are fearfully and wonderfully made!

6'1" Missy wrote (July 23rd 2008)

I designed my own t-shirt on the internet and I proudly wear it all the time on weekends. It reads "WOW, I'm Tall (on the front really big) and on the back it reads, "Yes, I am 6'1, yes, I played basketball, yes, my parents are tall, yes, my kids are tall, yes, u can stop staring". I LOVE this shirt. It makes people laugh and not question my height! I never thought a t-shirt could be some sort of therapy but it was! I suggest that anyone over 6'0" should make a shirt like a did. It has opened a lot of people's minds and they don't ask me questions when I walk into a room with my tall t-shirt on!!

6'1" Missy wrote (July 21st 2008)

Last week I wore my heels for the first time EVER. They were only 2 1/2 inches but hell, I did it. I sat in my car before walking into the gas station for about 10 minutes trying to get the nerve to walk in. The minute I opened the door, all eyes were on me. Some men with their mouths about to hit the floor. I told myself to just look straight and don't say a word. The first thing people look at is my shoes, to see what "heels" I must be wearing. I saw people watching me up and down the aisle. Me waiting for the common comment "how tall are you?". This time 3 guys said something about my height but I completely ignored them. I actually went back to my car, smiling. I finally had did it!! I finally wore my heels other then inside my house. A small step for me but a giant step for mankind!! LOL

Joerg says: I don't know what it's like to wear heels (no, honestly, I don't!) but it sounds like you've enjoyed your "first time". Good on you!

5'11" Lizi wrote (July 21st 2008)

Hey guys, I just wanna say how encouraged I have been by all your quotes! I used to hate being my height but am now starting to notice the advantages! At school (I'm 16) I'm shy so guys don't really notice me but when I go out more boys seem to look at me. I have endless legs and even though it still unnerves me that the first thing people say is "you're so tall" I can now reply with some I've gleaned of this website! My 2 favourite tall quotes are:

"Look not upon a man's stature but upon his heart" and "The loveliest roses have the longest stems".

6'2 1/2" Mikhaila wrote (July 21st 2008)

Hi, I'm 15 and I want to thank the creator of this site because I don't know anyone else that is going through what I and all the tall females are going through. I also know how it feels when you go on the bus and hit your head when your getting off. The only reason shorter women wear high heel is because they are trying to reach our sexy status. They need to keep trying. LOVE THE HEIGHT! FLAUNT IT!

Joerg says: You're very welcome, Mikhaila!

6'1 1/2" Josie wrote (July 17th 2008)

I'm half Dutch, my mum is 5'11", my dad is 6'8" and my brother who's 18 is 6'10" (Yes, he plays basketball). Sometimes I like being tall. If you're in a group of friends and they're all a pretty average height, people instantly notice you first. I always get older guys checking me out, I'm 15 and they're usually 18-30. But I think I'm also attracted to older guys more then guys my age, they seem so immature and hardly any of them are as tall as me. I've gone into a shop once and the woman behind the counter said she saw me every day in town and remembered me. My friend said his mum had told him about this tall red headed girl who walked to the bus stop in my village every morning (me) and that she should be a model. I was buying teen vogue in a shop and the woman asked me if I was a model. My ex used to always make me feel good about my height and that he loved my long legs. The only downside to being tall is whether or not to wear heels, I always feel left out when my friends go shoe shopping:

a) None of the highstreet shops shoes fit me, and b) because I'd be even taller. But I saw this really nice pair of shoes online in my size and they're a reasonable height of 2 and a half inches so I'm just gonna get them. I'm taller than most of my friends anyway - it's not like it'll make much difference! My P.E. teachers always frustrate me... when I was doing netball my teacher said that I should be 'The star' because I was tallest, but I loathed it and when we were doing gymnastics and I couldn't hurl myself over a block my teacher got angry and told me I should be able to because of my height. That really frustrated me. When I saw a girl who was slightly taller then me in a shop I felt a little jelous, because I felt I was being outdone. Haha, kinda stupid, but it made me realise that this is what's special about me. Wow I'm rambling a bit!

Emmbbrraaccee your height is what I say.

5'10 1/2" Katherine wrote (July 15th 2008)

Hey, I'm 16 and I'm about a head taller than most of my friends. I've never had a boyfriend which kinda depresses me. I always blamed it on myself since I'm pretty slim but I don't think I'm bad looking because I always get older guys (mid 20's) hitting on me. But now, thanks a lot to this website, I'm embracing my height and I feel so much better inside so I feel like I'll have the confidence to approach guys at my school now.

Joerg says: Well, good luck. Always remember that you're not alone out there. Tall Ladies rule.

6'2" Lucy wrote (July 14th 2008)

Well I'm 17 and 6'2". When I was at school I use to get a lot of grief from both boys and girls. 'Green Giant' seemed to be one of the favourites. I used to cringe every time the advert came on tv! Haha. I hated my height until I met a girl the same age as me who was taller! I was really jealous of her height and found myself wanting to be even taller! She looked great!

Be proud of your height, girls. After all, at least nobody can look down on us! Anyone ever seen a small model? Because I definetely haven't!

Love to you all xxx

6'2 1/2" Linda wrote (July 13th 2008)

Girls, although I occasionally wish I was shorter (especially when I hit my head on something), I do love being tall! Here are some more advantages: People come to you for help ("oh tall one, could you please get this down for me???"); or if we are in a crowd ("Do you see Bobbie anywhere?"); it's much easier to be remembered in a job interview, and I believe that tall girls typically get better jobs that make more money. But as mentioned earlier, attitude is everything! Be proud of yourself and who you are, and walk with confidence!

P.S.: I heard the perfect comeback for those people who just stare up at you and ask "Did you play basketball?". Look them right in the eye and ask them if they play miniature golf!

5'10 1/2" Emma wrote (July 5th 2008)

Well, I'm a teenager and going through school wasn't tough for me at all. I'm tall but I don't often get people reminding me that I am. My sister is also tall and when I used to moan that I hated it she said "When u get older you will love it. You stand out more, and your more attractive". I've kept that in mind and I think I'm starting to like it :)

5'11 1/2" Cara wrote (July 4th 2008)

I just wanted to say all of the quotes are very encouraging and inspiring. I've always been taller than my friends and it's really awkward to go places with them since they're all around 5'2" - 5'6". I'm 16 and high school kids are just plain mean... One time I was at a store and a random old guy asked me if I played basketball.. I've grown to hate sports because of things like that. Two years ago I hated my height but as I get older I grow to like it more and more...

6'0" Emily wrote (June 30th 2008)

I am 19 years old and 6'0" tall. I absolutely love my height. When i was younger, I had a hard time in school.. silly little boys get great kicks out of calling tall girls "jolly green giant" or something crazy like that. It hurt me then, but as I got older I realized that being tall is gorgeous, and 9 times out of 10 the little short girls you see DREAM to be tall. So, those of you who are struggling, hold your head up and embrace your height... you are lucky!!I

6'4" Gabi wrote (June 29th 2008)

Never be afraid to remind people you're a human being, not a sideshow prop. A man came into the coffee shop where I work, and said "wow, you're a big one aren't ya?" I may be six four, but I'm far from a "big one". I told him I was sorry, but he would have to greet me again if he wanted service, because I was not going to respond to someone with so little tact. He blithered like a three year old and apologized. He hasn't had the nerve to come back!

6'2 1/2" Jennifer wrote (June 22nd 2008)

We are something special and you should never forget that. We don't have to wear heels to show off our legs in shorts and dresses they shine out on their own. Shorter females are just jealous because we have legs for days, and they have to wear heels to enhance theirs. It might be hard @ times but you just have to learn how to keep your head up, and walk nice, smooth,and tall.

6'0 1/2" Shayla wrote (June 20th 2008)

Ok, first of all, just a little story: So today we had a yard sale and I was at home helping the fam. This old guy came up to me and just started rambling on and on about how tall I was, and how I was so beautiful I should be a model. I thought my dad was gonna punch him in the face! HAHA

So, down to business: For the most part I LOVE being tall! People always notice me when I walk into the room and I love to see their jaws drop to the ground when I wear my 4 inch heels! The only bummer part is I get hit on by ALOT of older guys and I'm talkin 20-30 years old! I'm only 16 I mean, COME ON! But it's ok to pretend for a conversation or two! Right? LOL

Joerg says: Old guys (20-30)? Oh, my... I feel really old now. Anyway... it often happens that tall girls appear older than they are. Maybe they thought you were in your early 20s. Be open about your age. Tell them you're 16 and if they won't leave you alone then tell someone or call 911.

6'0" Michelle wrote (June 18th 2008)

I am currently 14 and 6'0". Sometimes I don't know how to deal with it. Some days I feel like I blend, and others I feel like I stick out like a sore thumb. I'm not gonna lie, I have a hard time a school.

I have a bunch of friends, but guys my age, don't know when to stop, and certainly do not realize when a comment hurts.

I am nowhere near proud of my height, but I am in a better state of mind then I used to be.

Older women are constantly complimenting me and are telling me I am gorgeous, but it is hard to believe when a couple minutes later someone makes a joke.

I will be a freshmen in high school in the fall and I am hoping to start off the new school year with my head held high. I am slowly recognizing tall is beautiful, now I just need to believe it.

Stay Stunning Ladies!

6'1 1/2" Liz wrote (June 17th 2008)

I used to be shy and quiet because I felt uncomfortable towering over others. Now I smile and keep my head up. I used to avoid heels and now I have several pairs. I get stopped by individuals all the time but I've decided it's a great way to meet people. The dating scene is a little rough but being tall helps weed out the losers. If a guy can't handle it he's not for me.

5'11 1/2" Laura wrote (June 14th 2008)

I was always known as "the tall girl" growing up and I hated it. Now that im in college though, I dont mind being the tall girl because I like the attention. Every once in a while I hear people making remarks behind my back about how tall I am, but I usually dont let it get to me. People tend to make remarks about things only when they are jealous about something they dont have, so anytime I hear someone talking about me, I just think to myself how lucky I am to be this way. And if anyone needs anything good to say the next time someone comments your height and it gets to you, just tell them "I'm normal, everyone else is just short." My mom says that all the time, and people always get a good laugh at it.

5'10" Louise wrote (June 14th 2008)

Linda and Shoshana: Thanks for the feedback on the "You're so tall" comment. "You're so observant" is a good one. I can picture myself smiling and saying that to someone, making them feel silly, rather than starting a short vs. tall battle! I really wish I had been clever enough to use the "I got lucky" comment and then winked at my boyfriend, because that would have made him beam, knowing I'm happy with my height and happy being with him. I'm going to rerun this scene in my mind and practice using these responses. That way, when it comes up next time (and it will!), these healthy responses will just roll out of my mouth naturally. I suggest that to the girls needing help with asking guys out: Rehearse the whole scene in your mind many times, you asking a guy out and first, him saying 'no', and how you won't react, simply think to yourself, 'He wasn't good enough for me.' Then picture yourself asking a guy out who says 'yes' and how you'll smile and plan the date with him. Jheri is right: guys get nervous asking girls out, too, and they get plenty of 'no' responses. Do they let it crush them? No, they just keep asking... Good luck to all of us!

6'2 1/2" Brynn wrote (June 13th 2008)