Don’t get it twisted, though, men receive body shaming comments and messages when using online dating services, too. All it takes is one question: “How tall are you?” Despite science validating the idea that tall men are somehow more desirable than shorter men to female partners, that still doesn’t make it OK. Consider this your PSA: Asking for a potential partner’s weight or height is enforcing the idea that only certain heights and weights are desirable. If either is that much of a deal-breaker for you, just swipe left.
title: “The Most Body Shaming Question Men Receive On Tinder” ShowToc: true date: “2024-08-26” author: “Holly Virtue”
Don’t get it twisted, though, men receive body shaming comments and messages when using online dating services, too. All it takes is one question: “How tall are you?” Despite science validating the idea that tall men are somehow more desirable than shorter men to female partners, that still doesn’t make it OK. Consider this your PSA: Asking for a potential partner’s weight or height is enforcing the idea that only certain heights and weights are desirable. If either is that much of a deal-breaker for you, just swipe left.
