Are you above or below "Average" Height? And how do you think that has affected you in your life?

[Mr.Bill]

24. 5'6" man

Well below average. It has it's plusses and minuses. It's the norm to me and I've never used it as a reason for success or failure, but on the other hand, it's a very real thing. I'm sure it's caused me to be discriminated against, both socially and professionally. But it's also allowed me to be unnoticed and inconspicuous, which can be an advantage sometimes. I'm rarely accused of starting trouble, and I had to develop the ability of talking my way out of confrontations rather than winning them. This is a good skill to have. I'm sure I've talked my way out of more fights than most big guys have won.

I'm sure a majority of women prefer tall men, but there's no shortage of women shorter than me, although I dated many who were taller. We play life with the hand we're dealt. I wasn't born tall, but many are less happy in life than me. If a Genie in a bottle gave me three wishes, being taller would not be on the list.