FTM Height Poll

[KamTheMan]

Hey guys, curiosity is getting the better of me. I feel like a douche asking, because I am tall [6'3], but I couldn't find a recent poll like this. I'm straddling the FTM/Genderqueer/Butch fence right now and can't get off the damn thing. I feel like I pass because I'm tall and wonder if I would even be in this position if that wasn't the case. Then I want to smack myself because who thinks like that? Anywho.. participate if you want!

[El Capitan]

Oh God, i wish I was your height dude. My height (5ft 3    ) has caused me no end of self hatred and such. It's probably the thing that makes me most  dysphoric apart frome my curves/hips/bum

Don't feel like a douche man

[Miniar]

6'3?
!!!
I'm going to have to change my "customizable title" thing.

I'm only 6'2!

[Alex37]

i wish i were taller- i'm 5ft 2.  but my ex told me that his biggest hero in the rangers was a guy who was 5ft 3, and he was the smallest ranger.  he ended up falling out of a helicopter because he had to jump for the rope that everyone else just grabbed, and everyone else in the helicopter landed on top of him.  the upside to being small is that you don't land too hard, so even though he broke his neck, he lived. 

anyway, i guess there are worse things than being short. 

[Nygeel]

I'm somewhere between 5 foot 2 and 5 foot 3. I'm not such a fan of being short.

[Adio]

5'3" or 160 cm

I used to wear lift shoes, but now I just don't care.  Would I prefer to be taller?  Definitely.  Can't do anything about it though so I quit worrying.  It does make me feel better, however, when I see other men my height or shorter. 

[Sly]

I'm 5'7".  Not nearly as tall as I'd like, but I'm still taller than most girls I know... it could be worse.

[Noah G.]

I've measured anywhere from 5'5"-5'5.5"-5'6", all without shoes, so I usually just say about 5'5"-5'6". It's actually a fairly average height for my area I've seen; I'm taller than some guys, shorter than others, about the same height as others still. Same goes with women.

What's really confusing though is people who are about the same height as me (sometimes shorter) will claim to be taller, sometimes multiple people at once, then I get a "WTF?!" look on my face...and start questioning my own height. But it's always measured consistently between 5'5" and 5'6", so...*Shrugs*

[LordKAT]

I've measured anywhere from 5'5"-5'5.5"-5'6", all without shoes, so I usually just say about 5'5"-5'6". It's actually a fairly average height for my area I've seen; I'm taller than some guys, shorter than others, about the same height as others still. Same goes with women.

What's really confusing though is people who are about the same height as me (sometimes shorter) will claim to be taller, sometimes multiple people at once, then I get a "WTF?!" look on my face...and start questioning my own height. But it's always measured consistently between 5'5" and 5'6", so...*Shrugs*

Ditto

[Dominick_81]

I'm about 4'10 and I really hate it. I get so paranoid that no girl will date me b/c I'm so short. It totally sucks to be this short.

[Wraith]

5'7 I'm the exact same height as my older halfbrother(his dad was short), so I try not to complain.

My little sister(who is femininity incarnate) is taller than me though, and has broader shoulders and smaller hips.. Makes me feel kinda bummed.

[Mika]

6'3?? /envy

I'm 5'7" and my girlfriend is 5'11. I wish I was taller, but I don't have a complex about it or anything. I'm taller than a fair amount of FAAB people, and I know other guys my height. In terms of dating, personally it doesn't matter to me. I guess it was normalized for me, because my dad and mom and have the same corresponding heights...strange. Although I admit I'm glad my SO doesn't like to wear heels lol

[JohnAlex]

I'm about 5'6".   I think I like my height.  not too tall, not too short.  But, there are a lot of short guys.  So I don't think any FTMs who are short should feel bad or different.

[Dylan Michael]

5'2 or 5'3. Not sure. But I'm still growing! I grew 2 inches in the past like month so I have faith xD

[Arch]

An older trans mentor of mine is under five feet and a complete silver fox. Apparently, the gay men at the LGBT center hit on him...and no wonder.

I can't quite convince myself to check a box in the survey because I am just over 5'6" but not 5'7". Yeah, I have issues.

[Ratchet]

5'5, 5'6. Thought I know a lot of people within a few inches of my height either way. I come to find that while girls tend to like guys taller then them, a man with confidence is a powerful thing. My best friend from High School is actually shorter then me, and we both agree the best way to get girls at our shorter height is to just be confident. I'm comfortable with my height. We joke about how skinny and short I am at work, and it doesn't bother me. There are plenty of guys within my height range, I'm not worried about it. I am jealous of a 6'2 and 6'3's though, secretly.

[Alasdair]

Was 5 ft for several years until about age 25 I strangely shot up 2 inches- 5'2 now. Being taller would help in passing more but since height is about as fixed as race and I pretty used to being short, even for a girl, Ive learned to let go.

[Declan]

I'm about 5'8. I'm alright with it, but I definitely wouldn't mind another 3 inches.

[Sharky]

Im 5'5 and I hate it.

Was 5 ft for several years until about age 25 I strangely shot up 2 inches- 5'2 now. Being taller would help in passing more but since height is about as fixed as race and I pretty used to being short, even for a girl, Ive learned to let go.

Lucky. I hope Im still growing. Im 21 and have grown 3 inches since I was 18.

[KamTheMan]

Whoa, I posted then headed out to dinner with the rents, I'm glad you guys wanted to get in on this poll, as I think it's a good dialogue to get going. You guys are awesome, thank you! As a FAAB person who's towered over everyone since always, I can agree that it's more about confidence than height (height hasn't helped me much).

Miniar, my super tall brother! Hey you keep your title, you deserve it! I'm still pretty lost so.. yea. Umm, would you mind if I PM'd u or something. As a really tall person I feel like I may have some questions only you would have the insight to answer. Let me know man!

And thanks again guys for participating in the poll it means a lot!