Every friend group has many different types of friends that make up their group. There is the mom, the party girl, the super involved one, and the one with the boyfriend, just to name a few. A common member of every friend group is the short friend. Being that I am 4’9”, I have humbly taken this role in my group of friends. Being the short friend of the group has a lot of perks and some disadvantages.
You probably have a nickname or two that all your friends call you. Whether it is Nug or Little Bit, you have a distinct name that everyone uses and probably should be on your birth certificate. All your friends introduce you by your nickname to their family and friends when you first meet them. It is probably kind of awkward or you know tensions are high when someone drops your real name during a conversation.
Going shopping or going to grocery the top shelf is always a struggle to reach. It’s a blessing when one of your graciously kind friends helps you get that jar off the top shelf.
When going out, none of your friends understand how you can get lost in the crowd so easily. It never fails––at least one person always hits your face with their elbow or spills some of your drink because they did not see you. Going out is like "Hunger Games," and only the strongest will survive.
Walking anywhere with your group of friends is a small exercise. Having to make up the 3 to 1 step ratio can leave a girl breathless. It is always a small blessing when your friends choose to slow down to your speed every now and then.
You are in the front and mostly center for basically every group photo. On the other hand, selfies will mostly likely include half your face or none of you at all. Likely for you, no one can sorority squat like you can, since for you it's less of a squat and more of a casual bend.
Being short is probably one of the best things in the world. People probably think you're in high school or even middle, but it makes you feel young. It brings something unique to your group of friends and all your friends will love to tell people you are a legal midget … well, if you are one at least.
