text: does height really matter? i read an article that stated that a women will choose a taller man over a shorter man? if that is true what does a guy have to do to get ahead of the taller guy to get the lady??? as long as you're taller than the girl you're after, it should be fine.  women like feeling protected so if you're shorter, try to compensate in other ways. such as being a gentleman, be careful when you're both crossing the street, always be on the side facing the road when you're walking down the street, etc.