Body shaming in the dating world can take many forms. I've had guys ask me for my cup size, my dress size, and one dude even felt the need to ask about my foot size.
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?"
Science has something to do with the reason why many women ask men this question.
A of studies have found that women prioritize height in partners because of biology and evolution. According to a study from South Korea, women that married men with a vast height difference even claim to be happier in their marriages.
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.
It's not like someone can change their height at will.
It's like judging someone for the color of their eyes, the placement of a birthmark, or for having an outie instead of an innie. Height isn't something anyone can control, and making them feel like they're not enough because of it isn't just body shaming, it's rude.
Also, heads up: It's not cool to ask anyone about their weight in the name of double standards, either.
Asking someone an extremely insensitive question just because someone asked you one first isn't how double standards work.
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.
