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9 Annoying Problems Tall Girls Face

"Hey tall girl, how's the weather up there?" "It's pretty great. I've definitely never heard that joke before!"

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9 Annoying Problems Tall Girls Face
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Now don't get me wrong. I love being tall. I've never experienced being short because I was always a lot taller than others my age. Before my 10th birthday, I was already 5 feet tall. By the age of 14, I grew ten more inches and matured into the body I have now. Six years later, nothing has really changed except for the usual weight gain and loss from the holidays and stress.

Having been 5 feet 10 inches tall for so long, I've seen the pros and cons of being a tall girl. I wouldn't trade my height for a million dollars or even the world because it's such a crucial part of who I am. But that doesn't mean I find some problems more annoying than others. Here are my top nine most annoying problems I face as a tall girl.

1. Whenever I wear shorts, it looks like I’m wearing denim underwear.

Having legs that go on for miles can occasionally work well in my favor, except for in my every day life. Trying to find a pair of denim shorts is already hard enough since it's hard to find a comfortable pair for a decent price. Then I have to try to find a pair that doesn't look like my hooha and butt cheeks are hanging out. Sometimes I'm successful. Other times I just roll with it and rock the slightly too short shorts because at the end of the day skin is just skin.

2. Getting in and out of low cars in dresses and skirts is frustrating.

Already having to get into a vehicle that sits almost on the ground is a challenge in and of itself. Add in a tight skirt or dress and you have a recipe for a disaster. The world will probably see your underwear and you just have to move on with your life. Needless to say, I learn my friends' cars quickly so I know what I can and can't wear. Let's not forget the leg room issue in cars either.

3. Small objects and my man sized hands don’t mix.

Large hands are great for a lot of things, like taking two HUGE handfuls of candy and walking away instead of two tiny handfuls. Large hands are not helpful for detailed projects that involve tiny parts.

4. I always have to grab things off the top shelf for everyone I meet.

I always grabbed stuff from the top for my family. Sometimes they would volunteer me at Walmart to strangers if no one else around was tall enough. Now strangers just come up and ask, and it's really hard to say no. Height is like having a truck. It's great to have for yourself, but everyone else will want it and will try to use it.

5. Fixing wires under my desk is a nightmare.

I can't count the number of times I have hit my head trying to get out from underneath desks. This can also go back to #3 if I'm working on a computer. These are the times I wish I had tech savvy, short friends.

6. I can’t ever wear my heels because I’m the same height or taller than everyone in my life.

I love my heels. I feel confident. I feel like a boss. I feel like I can rule the world. However, I do not feel confident or like a boss when I'm half a foot taller than everyone else because of my shoes. There is also the occasional problem of low door frames which make heels less appealing.

7. I’m forced to walk like a snail around short people.

I am proud being able to walk places in just over half of time of my short friends. It bring me joy knowing I can continue to sit down a little longer because my long legs can get me places pretty quickly. When your two best friends are 5 feet 2 inches and 5 feet and 5 inches, it means you have to walk a little slower, which hurts me on the inside.

8. When I work out or play sports casually, everyone assumes I am/was an athlete.


Yes, I did in fact play sports. No, I do not have any interest in trying to make time for softball or basketball again. Sorry to disappoint. Can I enjoy my physical activity in peace now?

9. I’ve lost count on how many times I’ve been told to be a model.

I am much more than a pretty face, but thank you for noticing. However, after being told I needed to drop 3 dress sizes by multiple agents, I gave up the idea a long time ago. I prefer my health to being on the cover of a magazine.

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