Strength is 7 times more attractive than height.

https://thewinninglane.com/study-confirms-muscular-7-times-attractive-tall-good-news-short-men/

This quote: "Estimates of physical strength determined over 70% of men’s bodily attractiveness. Additional analyses showed that tallness and leanness were also favored, and, along with estimates of physical strength, accounted for 80% of men’s bodily attractiveness."

In other words, strength accounted for 70% and height and leanness combined only accounted for 10%.

In sum, it is 7 times more attractive to be muscular than to be tall.

As noted intermittently on this sub, we short men fill out our physiques quicker, due to the shorter frame, less caloric needs, better energy allocation, shorter muscle bellies (especially arms and legs), etc. Oddly, this means we have a leg up in the attractiveness game. So don't fret. Get in the game, & get in the gym.

If you're not convinced, at least exercise for your health:

http://www.wbur.org/commonhealth/2013/03/15/minutes-exercise-longer-life

For every hour you exercise, you get 7 hours of longevity back. It is extremely good for you.

All in all, I believe shortness need not be a losing game. This should be hopeful to you all.

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