I think the members get a bit demented when they get caught up in things like fighting ability etc.
I think those who get obsess with being 6 2 are a bit out of touch, or simply haven't had one operation to see life at 5 10- 5 11 is not so bad.
I think those who are around or above 5 7 and blame failures on women are setting themselves up for MAJOR disappointment when they realize height is not the end all be all. If you are 5 6 or lower I do think there will be a tangible difference in this field, but the expectation that women will start throwing themselves at you is deluded.
I do agree height helps for business and confidence, but I don't think it would outweigh the costs of going to one of the top dr.'s as an investment.
As far as mental issues like depression, I think other than those well below average, most who are really distraught over it have some kind of problem in the first place that develops into height neurosis, which can make it feel like it is the source for everything. For example, I had no problems in my life and yet became obsessed with those 3.25 inches completely and almost out of nowhere. For others it is gradual, but I think most are similar who are above 5 8.
A big part of if height is a root for depression etc. in someones life is likely to be how early they realized they were short, and/or had an instance where their height held them back or humiliated them. For me it was only when I was 22/23 I even realized I was below average or considered it an issue. If I had when I was much younger, I imagine my life would have been a lot worse.
How distorted do u think are the members' worldview of the importance of height?
Hi program, please see my thoughts In bold:
Quote from: programdude on February 18, 2015, 05:20:44 AMI think the members get a bit demented when they get caught up in things like fighting ability etc.
I think those who get obsess with being 6 2 are a bit out of touch, or simply haven't had one operation to see life at 5 10- 5 11 is not so bad.
I obsess with getting to 6' or close is that bad?
I think those who are around or above 5 7 and blame failures on women are setting themselves up for MAJOR disappointment when they realize height is not the end all be all. If you are 5 6 or lower I do think there will be a tangible difference in this field, but the expectation that women will start throwing themselves at you is deluded.
The thing is I am 180 cm with lifts and I hate taking them off when I invite girls over to my place, or I go to their place. So even though I was about 5'8, it was so troublesome to "hide" my insoles by having thick socks and putting them in my shoes.
I do agree height helps for business and confidence, but I don't think it would outweigh the costs of going to one of the top dr.'s as an investment.
I would think that its effect is negligible in Singapore. BUt since everyone thnks so, I suppose there must be at least some measurable difference and so I am glad I did this
As far as mental issues like depression, I think other than those well below average, most who are really distraught over it have some kind of problem in the first place that develops into height neurosis, which can make it feel like it is the source for everything. For example, I had no problems in my life and yet became obsessed with those 3.25 inches completely and almost out of nowhere. For others it is gradual, but I think most are similar who are above 5 8.
A big part of if height is a root for depression etc. in someones life is likely to be how early they realized they were short, and/or had an instance where their height held them back or humiliated them. For me it was only when I was 22/23 I even realized I was below average or considered it an issue. If I had when I was much younger, I imagine my life would have been a lot worse.
A common misunderstanding is depression is as a result of circumstances. that's false. you can be disabled, and NOT depressed, for instance. it is all the chemicals in the mind; dopamine, serotonin, etc. But yeah I wanted to be tall since young....... It dragged on and on to 25 and I thought since YOLO, I shd do it.
Quote from: programdude on February 18, 2015, 05:20:44 AM but the expectation that women will start throwing themselves at you is deluded.
When I was a young kid the girls flirted with me which stopped exactly when the rivals catch up and get ahead in height and I wasn't even that cute in my late childhood so good height is that good at any age you happen to be taller than average and in P.R. women do flirt so you know if you can make a move on them. You don't get that at a short height.
Quote from: Puertoricanwasp123 on February 18, 2015, 05:50:57 AMWhen I was a young kid the girls flirted with me which stopped exactly when the rivals catch up and get ahead in height and I wasn't even that cute in my late childhood so good height is that good at any age you happen to be taller than average and in P.R. women do flirt so you know if you can make a move on them. You don't get that at a short height.
I do know women do prefer tall guys but not too tall; but is it that bad?? I put my height as 183 cm on my profile. it used to be 178-ish. There's no difference! But I do get complimented once in awhile for my height.
Quote from: ItsMyLife on February 18, 2015, 05:54:52 AMI do know women do prefer tall guys but not too tall; but is it that bad?? I put my height as 183 cm on my profile. it used to be 178-ish. There's no difference! But I do get complimented once in awhile for my height.
There's no difference because most of the women saw you updated your height, only the new ones will not know.
Quote from: Puertoricanwasp123 on February 18, 2015, 06:03:15 AMThere's no difference because most of the women saw you updated your height, only the new ones will not know.
I mean the number of new females talking to me, or are interested when I talk to them, is the same, as before I changed my height.
Maybe this is Asia. Where height is not that important (ie, 178 vs 183), The other reason is of course our average is 172 cm so 178 cm is already tall, and 183 is probably close to too tall
Quote from: ItsMyLife on February 18, 2015, 06:11:22 AMI mean the number of new females talking to me, or are interested when I talk to them, is the same, as before I changed my height.
Maybe this is Asia. Where height is not that important (ie, 178 vs 183), The other reason is of course our average is 172 cm so 178 cm is already tall, and 183 is probably close to too tall
I heard Asian women in general are not that greedy, they can satisfy their needs with any man that just towers them with no exact height requirements, not like western women who say it has to be x height and nothing else.
Peurtorican- From my experiences it really isn't true that height matters so much that you are discredited. at least at 5 8 I got a lot more girls than most guys who were taller than me.
Itsmylife- It depends. If 6 ft is an unrealistic goal then yes. I want 6 foot as well, but part of LL is accepting your limitations.
Wearing insoles with women does seem awkward. The important thing is becoming comfortable in your own skin and not needing them. I think in many ways the process of LL is actually healthier than the somewhat demented mindset of needing to always have thing stuffed in your shoes to be happy with yourself, and constantly worried about them coming off.
The average height these days is 5'11-6'3. Thank GMO food for that.
Quote from: Slim_tim on February 19, 2015, 01:24:34 AMThe average height these days is 5'11-6'3. Thank GMO food for that.
GMO makes your life bad and it doesn't guarantee you growth so in my case I wish I had never eaten a single bit of GMO chances are I would still be the same height and live longer.
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