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I have been trying to explain to people
the sense behind a philosophy of mine...
The philosophy of pairing men and women of equal
(or at least compatible)
height.
Many would dismiss it.
Many small women attest to preferring the big man,
the protector...
the big shoulders...
etc.
[And, I can't tell you how tired I am of
these women telling ME how tall their ex/es was/were.]
What brings this philosophy to the front of my mind
is what I am seeing on the TV show
"Dancing With The Stars".
Very tall men dancing with tiny pro hotties.
[Yes, I said hotties:P Ask me who and I'll tell you how:P]
If you watch the show, it is usually the taller men
--who are often brought on just to be different--
who get voted off first.
Why?
Simple.
Lack of chemistry.
And, why does the chemistry lack?
Simple.
Difference of height.
It is very difficult for beauty to dance with a beast
unless the dance is a simple waltz
(even evident in the Disney movie).
[I may yet think of other points and build on this here.]
I should also make note that in no way do I want to
rule out all taller men/shorter women
--or even shorter men/taller women--
scenarios.
I want to believe there is potential for
exceptions to the norm.
But, I feel for both man and woman's sake,
there is a certain lack of compatibility
--a lack in the height of passions--
that comes from a simple physical difference.
The greater the difference
(and/or the inability to overcome it),
the greater the separation.
I have mentioned it before
the perfect little fantasies
of kissing in the rain
or, dare I say it, making love in a shower...
How do those work when one partner has
their nose stuck between pecs/breasts?
[Not that every couple has to enjoy such passionate activities.]
Does anyone else see this to be true?
Will we ever see more couples
staying happily together
and dancing cheek to cheek?
(cha-cha-cha)
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Posted by brainstormer on 2008-03-17 20:52:59 | Rating: | Views: 274
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Hmm there is a 6" difference in height between DH and I. He can't dance, all the lessons and wishing will not make it happen. Showering,though, we got that down! Staring into his beautiful eyes? Now there is a reason to see eye to eye. I think you are onto something here.
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Posted by circe
on 2008-03-17 21:20:12
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"I have been trying to explain to people
the sense behind a philosophy of mine...
The philosophy of pairing men and women of equal
(or at least compatible)
height."
Would one of these PEOPLE be me? :P
Ok so I get where you are coming from and I agree it is a lot more convenient to be of a compatible height with someone. Although I do have a solution for the "kissing in the rain" and the "making love in the shower". Its called wrapping-your-legs-around-the-waist-of-your-partner. It makes things even more intersting :P
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Posted by smileforthecamera
on 2008-03-17 21:35:41
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I just glanced at your profile, circe...I'd say what keeps you two strong is something that defies the height factor. Possibly astrology chemistry. So, I am not sure what you are trying to say here. You say I am onto something but express cases in which either this won't happen or there is no problem.
6" isn't the worst case scenario. I would say anything more than 7" is not so great. But, in some cases, this can be bridged by "artificial means":P Namely heels, heeled boots, etc.
As for the dancing, I look at it like art...well, dancing IS an art:P Never say can't. It is about perspective, attitude and drive/inspiration. I find myself a person who is afraid to be on the dancefloor. But, when I see some of these dancers, I feel compelled to take up ballroom/latin dancing. [I just hope it is not hypnotic messages hidden in the video telling me to do so.] Same goes with singing...although, in grade school I was a great square dancer and singer:P
HOCHIMAMA! Smile, you snuck in outta nowhere!:O and let the tigress out of the bag. No, I was not focussing on you, but I had a feeling you would show up:P
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Posted by brainstormer
on 2008-03-17 21:38:11
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I have seen couples that are oddly matched in height. I have often wondered how their relationship works as well. I would find it frustrating to always have my husband have to reach things down for me because he was always putting thing up out of my reach. He then would always have to bend down to get things because I would put things at easy access for me. Annoying for both of us. The physical attraction I think would be strange for him, since I would seem child-like, if I was so much smaller than he was. I just think it would seem ackward. Just my opinion. My husband is about 5 inches taller than I am, and that is plenty tall enough.
Very interesting post Brainstormer.
God Bless!
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Posted by keepdreaming
on 2008-03-18 01:13:10
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Hey! Cool:P I didnt think this one would get much attention. Glad I wrote it now:P KD, you scared me for a moment. I thought that WAS your situation...then I'd feel bad. Glad it's not so bad.
That's a fair difference, Gwat. I forgot all about the stride thing. That can be a problem I could encounter because I walk often and rather fast to most people. Im not the fastest, but shorter people often have to huff and puff with me. The exception is one tiny lady at work. When she gets off work, she is the fastest lil gopher you ever saw:P heh. She practically sprints to the punch clock. But, she is only walking and half my size. So, another reason the difference can be a problem--walking strides.
As for the short man with a tall woman, Mr. Cruise and Ms. Kidman did it...and I thought they were an interesting couple...but apparently it didn't work out in the end:P
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Posted by brainstormer
on 2008-03-18 18:33:01
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Hmm at 6'3" they're pretty much all shorter than me. But heals/platforms make up for a lot there, of course smileforthecamera's idea of the legs-around-the-waiste makes up for the rest.
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Posted by Long
on 2008-03-19 03:56:40
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hehehe..i so totally loved reading this!! you know you made my day :) loved it loved it loved it... 5 stars for u!!!
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Posted by angelwings
on 2008-03-20 05:33:44
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Happy to amuse, angelwings:)
Long, I can't say I have met/seen many women your size--on account I find a majority 5'3" or shorter--but I HAVE seen/met a few who are taller than me(and that is saying something). I recently saw a gorgeous asian woman who was at least 6 ft tall. [The last time I had been taken back in such awe, I had seen a Saudi Arabian woman dressed in the finest canary yellow suit jacket and skirt with black heels strapped around her ankles(which were beneath some of the most finely shaped calves I've ever seen), a black polka dot scarf tied around her long neck and her hair fitted neatly into a bun. She was the epitomy of fantasy beauty.] I was so stunned...I couldn't utter a word. I did my usual blush, turn and walk bit.
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Posted by brainstormer
on 2008-03-20 20:54:55
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So who are the hotties on dancing with the stars? (Hey, no one else asked)
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Posted by Quiet_Dreamer
on 2008-03-21 15:15:13
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HAHAHA!:D Finally she comments on one of mine. Ok, you asked, I said I'd tell:P I personally am infatuated with Cheryl Burke, Julianne Huff and Anna Trebunskaya.
Kim Johnson isn't too shabby either considering her physique and personality. She just looks a bit much like "I Dream of Jeannie" for me:P
Cheryl blows me away in how dynamic she can be. She goes from mild-mannered, plain-faced "eskimo" girl in her cozy sweats to this flipped hair, shingle/tassle-dress dynamo and creates such an explosion of energy on the dancefloor. She is silent(usually) but "deadly" on the show. She was rather fortunate in a way to get a very equally suited dance partner in Drew Lachey. I think it's a bit much how much they work with each other constantly performing(think of his wife and any kids), though.
Julianne is a bit of a Kate Hudson sweetheart with a handful of charm and a bucket of talent. There is a hint of something hidden behind her big bright eyes and wide smile that makes me worry what she is REALLY thinking sometimes. But, many of her dances with Apollo(who was a bit stiff to me)--namely the Pulp Fiction one--and Helio were just amazing(and how strange this dancing pairing took place before the break-up of Helio and his wife/fiance). What stands her above Cheryl in my mind is that she has the most dynamic hair. Cheryl had to wear a hair piece at one point while Julianne twists, ties, flips, curls, irons, etc. And, only maybe one out of 10 styles is unappealing. She is just a young wonder. I get tongue-tied thinking of her sometimes.
Anna is said to be Russian but seems so Latino to me. Her Carmen Miranda smile is so infectious as is her simple--and not quite explainable--charming personality. She hasn't had much luck yet on the show. And, it is sad to see her go every time. But, she is a character(as seen when she danced with Jerry Rice in that disco outfit with the afro wig) trumped only by Karina Smirnoff.
Now you know, and knowing is half the battle. Yo Joe.
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Posted by brainstormer
on 2008-03-21 16:41:49
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*Oh, technically, Julianne's last name is spelled "Hough":P oop.
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Posted by brainstormer
on 2008-03-21 17:44:49
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Well so many of your posts are pictures....so I took my sweet time commenting.
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Posted by Quiet_Dreamer
on 2008-03-22 02:10:30
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:O That is not true. I only recently uploaded a few pics. In past months, the majority were actual posts. Many with much effort put into them. Shame on you;/:P
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Posted by brainstormer
on 2008-03-22 14:44:29
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ok ok *bows head in shame* happy now?
I'm gonna go paint my nails.
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Posted by Quiet_Dreamer
on 2008-03-22 18:04:34
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I find myself attracted to the typical old norm of having a taller man. Of course I find it somewhat hard to do. Especially if I choose to ware heals...
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Posted by bittersweet2005
on 2008-03-26 13:57:00
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Hm. Height isn't that much of a factor for me. He can be my height a bit shorter or taller. I mean I don't like a 5'1" guy (I'm like 5'6"?) But if I really liked him, I don't think it would matter...
But is what your saying, perhaps... Because a difference in height there is a lack of passion? Because if you're saying that, my dear, I must disagree, sure physically attributes contribute to the superficial beginning of a relationship, yet when it comes down to it, does it really matter what height you are or how you look on the outside? But you know, thats just my opinion.
Whatever works for you. =]
<3
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Posted by Zillah
on 2008-03-31 17:12:19
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I can imagine the annoyance a tall man would feel have to crane his neck down to kiss his woman who is much shorter than him. However, isn't it instilled in humans that the man is the protector? Maybe I'm just old fashioned, but I like thinking that the man I'm with is tall and bigger than me. Maybe I'm stuck in the caveman time period and I am worried I'm at risk of being attacked by a huge mammal that in this day and age is extinct.
I just like to feel protected and safe like I personally think most women do. So that in my opinion is my shorter women end up with taller men.
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Posted by bittersweetb
on 2008-05-09 19:10:09
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