Rollercoaster Lovin’
Ladies, you have a “thing” for those sky-high brothas, don’t you? From Jada and Will to Rihanna and Chris Breezy, six-feet-and-up is the way to go (professional sports not included, ’cause that’s a given). But while I may not be dunkin’ on anyone anytime soon, this unique young lady made sure to let me know that I’m too short to ride her rollercoaster!
It was a nice summer Saturday afternoon and PathMark was the place to be! Girlies everywhere trying to get their carbs and calories all accounted for. Yours truly was buying ingredients to make some lasagna when I saw this ebony queen. She had the skin of Naomi Campbell, the smile of Lauren London, the walk like Ciara and a smooth grace like the late, great Aaliyah.
It seemed like I was living an episode from a TV show or something as our hands touched the same head of lettuce. She innocently giggles, while I still keep my hands on hers, feigning ignorance. “Excuse me,” she says, subtly laughing. Surprised, I say, “My bad, my bad!” I grab another head of lettuce and she asks why my “wife” isn’t doing the grocery shopping. I laugh and reassure her that there is no ring on my finger.
“Take my number,” she says, and without saying much, we exchanged the digits. Now… ladies, I know the grocery store is your free reign to look as jacked up as you want, but shawty was blessed with the physical, which only made what she wore that much better… even if it was jacked up! Mismatched flip-flops, a ‘Hello, Kitty,’ tank top, blue sweatpants and a dookie headwrap with a faint smell of Victoria Secret’s Very Sexy Dare coming from her person.
That’s cool after like… six months… but in the words of Maya Angelou, “If someone shows you who they are, believe them,” and honey dip had more in store for yours truly! A few days go by before she hits me up. She read my Don’t Lose Your Day Job blog at The Urban Daily and figured that a party and me go together like ham and cheese. The now-defunct Lotus was the spot and I really don’t dig it like most do, but my mojo was right and I was game for a good time with my chocolate joy. When I saw her, homegirl looked fierce with a yellow summer dress, hair done up right, jewelry and smell good to set off her six inch heels!
Shawty wasn’t even “shawt” to begin with!
Starting out at 5′10″, this lady could now be the starting point guard for the New York Liberty with how she’s looking! …And here I am looking like a black Tattoo from Fantasy Island standing next to this Wonder Woman lookin’ ass broad. But confidence is key in situations like this and I tried my best to not put myself in the awkward position of having to look up at her. Has anyone ever seen the scene in 300 where Xerxes tries to lure King Leonidas to the dark side? Picture that with me and her…
You could just see the glares. It must’ve shifted homegirl’s vibe because my confident, short self wanted to still see if I could break her Tyra Banks-model arse on the dance floor, but suddenly, she felt as if I didn’t meet her standards. The brothas in the club could smell blood in the water and floated past whispering loud nothings in her ear that must’ve sparked something, because her brain candy was trying to get licked by every NBA/NFL prospect (not literally) in the building.
It kills me when arrogance plays itself out in a grandiose fashion. The last I saw of the now modelicious lookin’ darlin’ was when she patted me on the head and said that she’d be right back. Like a sucka, I believed her, because we… we shared a moment. Hahas and giggles were on me as I stepped out of the club with no shawty (…or is it tall-y?) on my arm and no nightcap.
Ladies… Does a tall man offer more than a shawty doo-wop? Does vanity and status have its part to play in this tale of Jack & The Beanstalk? Speak on it!
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KocoKortel
This is the first time I read your blogs, and I must say I enjoyed it. Personally I haven’t had the opportunity to date a man shorter than me. I am only 5′4 and 1/2. I had to add that 1/2 or else it wouldn’t be me. It just depends on the man and how he handles himself regardless of height. I agree some men can become jerks when they “think” they have to compensate for whatever they lack.
stilltoosweet
Oh my goodness…all this stuff about tall men making you feel safe.. it isn’t the men; it’s what package, we as women, expect the safety to be delivered in. I’m 6ft without heels and sport 3 3/4 in heels whenever I feel like it, which is often. I’ve dated ( and yes I mean gone out in public at high noon) with a guy who was vertical challenged. He was 5′7″. And yes I “felt safe” with him. I’ve been out with taller guys (6′7″ – 5′10″)and yes it’s nice to be able to look a guy in his eyes or reach up and wrap my arms around a guys neck. But at the same time… most tall men, don’t approach me. So.. if a gentlemen is confident enough to approaches me… and strikes up a conversation, I wont trip on his “short” comings; if he don’t trip!
Its_N0thing
Good Work Kev… This is a hot topic and very interesting…
butterummm..
i have dating may one two or three ladies that where a few inches taller than me with and with out heels. and ummm….
they enjoyed the time we spent together and we still communicate…….
*winkciessss……….
Sexiidyme_2005
Wow I must say I read all your blogs, and Iam very impressed with your skills as a writer. I dont think height matters, its all about chemistry. I am 5′6 and alll the men I have dated have been either the same height as me, 1 or 2 that were shorter than me, and the majority taller than me by a couple of inches. I dont think sane or mature women worry about height (honestly in a potential mate you worry about alot more serious things than height and rightfully so) You are handsome, so I hope that this obviously non courteous model chick you speak of hasnt left you scarred.
MeMe1997
Well, let me say it like this. When a woman is looking for a man, someone that she can be with for a long term, she is usually looking for a man that makes her feel safe. Someone that can wrap her up in his arms. Being 5′5 I have dated tall and short. I have found comfort in both. Thing is it is easier for a taller man to provide that since of security. But when you get to know that shorter man, he usually makes up in other ways for what he is lacking in height. I don’t cut a man short because of his size, unless he act as if he is not comforable in his own skin.
ilianarw
I have a no shorter than 6ft rule. Sorry single guy!!
the_quillmatic
im a tall girl. and i’ve dated short guys. i dont think its that big of a deal but if in my experience ive found that the men have more of a problem about the height differential than me. and they start doing weird s**t and getting self-conscious and overcompensate by turning into a*****es. im sure that’s not you kev.
elalalexy
Wow, I guess being 5 feet even (give or take 1/2 inch), I have never had the chance to give a man a complex about his height in comparison to mine. I think i’m more attracted to taller guys because they seem to be more confident. I’ve dated guys 5′3″-6′5″ and the shorter guys tended to have that “napoleon syndrome”. They had to overcompensate because of their insecurities regarding their height especailly the ones closer to 5 feet.