The average height of a woman in the US today is 5-foot-3 and three-fourths inches. If that number makes you feel like a giant, you are most likely considered a tall woman. Whether you consider your height to be a blessing or a curse, being tall can definitely be both.
1. You were taller than most of the boys in junior high / high school.
It's no secret that girls hit their growth spurt earlier in life than boys, but even after the men start to grow... there you are looking down at all of your guy friends as if you were Shaquille O'Neal. Don't worry ladies, usually by senior year there are at least a few guys tall enough for you to not feel like you are taking your little brother to the mall.
2. Everyone assumes you are good at a sport like basketball or volleyball.
You are actually very often considered one of the most clumsy and uncoordinated beings alive. Tall can mean athletic, but it can also mean awkward baby giraffe. You are still usually picked first for teams in gym during basketball month. Hey, even if you can't dribble to save your life, at least you can hold the ball above our head where no one else can reach it!
3. Dating can be a struggle.
Wanna know what's worse than being taller than most of the guys you know? Having the few tall men you do know dating girls who are 5-foot-1. Seriously guys? What is it with tall men and short women? Dear women under 5-foot-5: Give a girl a break. There are plenty of very nice and good looking men between the heights of 5-foot and 5-foot-10, can us tall girls have the 5-foot-10 and up please? We have a much more limited dating pool. That would be stellar, thanks. If you are a tall women that doesn't mind going for a shorter guy, hey, more power to yah!
4. Heels are not an option.
No matter how badly you want to, you usually end up opting for the same pair of flats your wore last time you went out. Let's be honest: you own a ton of heels. They make you happy, but the thought of putting on those three inch heels and going out in public terrifies you. You already tower over most of the world, and wearing those will just make you feel like one of those clowns walking around on six foot stilts at the carnival.
5. You hit your head on everything.
Every low light. Every stray branch. The occasional ceiling. It's not easy looking graceful walking down the sidewalk when you are constantly having to duck and swerve to avoid branches, but somehow we find a way to pull it off without looking like complete fools.
6. You never need a stool.
In fact, your short friends probably ask you to get things from high places. Something is on the top shelf? No problem. Spider web up in the corner of the ceiling? Sure, hand me the dust rag. Oh, you can't reach those Christmas lights? I've got you, girl. Jokes on you, my short friends. Just wait until I start making you get things off of the floor for me. It is closer for you, after all!
7. You only ever seem to be around short women.
Statistically speaking, I guess this makes sense... we are outnumbered after all. Chances are you have always been given the boy-parts in all of the games you played at slumber parties growing up. Chances are you hated it. Chances are you give the best hugs, because you're so much taller than them, you could be their father. That's OK' they are cute and small, so they get away with more. Jump on that band wagon! Maybe if you're lucky, you can reap the benefits of their shortness!
8. The middle seat in the car is the last place you ever want to be.
The dreaded middle seat. You may be taller than half the people in the car, but somehow you got stuck in the smallest, most awkward seat. The floor even bumps up there, seriously car manufacturers? are you evil? Just hope it's not a 4 hour car ride, or you will be the hunch-back of Notre Dame when you finally reach your destination.
9. Finding pants and shoes feels impossible.
"Excuse me, do you have these in an extra long?" Of course you don't. Don't worry, I can play it off as if these are supposed to be high-waters. We are expecting a flood later anyways. Oh, you don't have these boots in a 10? Don't worry, I'll go check out the men's section.
So, you're tall. You are awkward, nothing fits, men are hard to find, and you don't fit in small spaces. Look on the bright side, models are tall, and you're much less likely to get picked on when you're six inches taller than that mean girl in your class. We may not have it all figured out, but we are tall and we make it look pretty darn cool.
