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Article It’s Official: Tall Husbands And Short Wives Have The Best Marriages

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A study reveals that a substantial height difference might be the secret to a great marriage.

Relationships are built on trust, communication, respect and tolerance, but a recent study has pointed out that height may play a factor in the success of a marriage.

We like to think that relationships go beyond physical appearance, but given the role height plays in dating, vt.co says it’s worth exploring its effect on relationships.

It’s All About Evolution

In a survey of 8000 people, it was found that there was a correlation between a husbands height and his wife’s happiness. While this sounds strange at first, the study revealed that tall men tend to feel more confident and have higher self esteem than their shorter counterparts, making them more attractive. There’s also a slightly more scientific explanation, with evolution dictating that women would be most attracted to the tallest, strongest men because they were the best hunter-gatherers, and research highlighting that, in a modern context, employers consider tall men to be more trustworthy and skillful vt.co said.

Height Shouldn’t Be A Dealbreaker

While the research didn’t look good initially for short men and taller women, the study was quick to point out that height really shouldn’t be a dealbreaker in a relationship. The role of hunter-gatherer is long gone and there are many well known couples who prove that shorter men and taller women can have very successful relationships.

Just think of Carla Bruni and Nicholas Sarkozy, Alessandra Ambrosio and Jamie Mazur and our very own Nicole and Keith.

So let’s look beyond the height of a potential partner – you never know what you might be missing out on.

Are you in a relationship with a significant height difference? Tell us in the comments!

 

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  • I don’t believe in this, another silly ‘statistic’.

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  • This seems odd.

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  • Interesting thought.
    I’m 5’1” and hubby 6’2”, married 42 years.
    Maybe he likes resting his arm on my head????.
    Seriously, we just get on well, great friends, now a Nana & Granddad.

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  • Interesting study… Hubby is about a head taller than me and we’ve been together 16 years and counting. Mm maybe they are onto something

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  • Hubby is only alittle taller

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  • My husband was a bit taller than me so it may be true.

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  • Really? Well, my husband is about 10cm taller than me so I guess we have it covered!!!!

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  • Hahasome things just make me laugh

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  • I would like to know how many countries were surveyed, or if in one country what nationality it the people were. Were a lot of people they surveyed of the same social- economic standard.

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  • I think it’s about the individual person we’re All different…

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  • This will not successful every time.It depends on good understanding of each other.

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  • I think you picked the perfect couple as the picture for this article – they are an amazing couple whom I admire and follow. Thank you for another interesting article!

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  • Nope, my first hubby was a “rotter” and he was tall and I’m short. Epic failure. My NOW hubby whom I have four amazing kids with is the love of my life. He’s about a head and neck taller than me and we are chalk and cheese and get along so well. We really are ying and yang and are a great balance for each other. He’s my rock and I love him so much.

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  • I honestly believe that height has no impact in a relationship … it’s all about personality and respect.

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  • I’m about 5″4 and my husband is 6″6, so massive height difference there!

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  • Must be something to do with men’s ego’s need to feel like they are over powering women. Or is it that women feel safer with someone bigger and taller?

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  • I knew our one foot difference meant something good!!

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  • Amazingly as these couples age, they will get closer in height and men shrink really fast!

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  • I’m sure scientists could make a case for the opposite too…lol

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  • I think I’m about a centimetre taller then my hubby. Been together since 1988, 2 kids and a grandson, must be working regardless of the height thing

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