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20 Struggles Tall Girls Know To Be True

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So you throw on your favorite pair of 5 inch heels, walk into a party, and instantly BAM you're hit with the questions, "Why are you wearing heels? You're already tall enough!" I'm wearing heels because I WANT to. Even though I'm already 5'8, these heels complete the outfit and I can still rock them even if I do look like a giant. So your life is like buddy the elf's. There are many struggles of being "that tall girl" but hey, at least I never had a problem getting onto rides or roller coasters at amusement parks!

Here's 20 struggles of being a tall girl:

1. "Can you stand in the back of the group picture or just squat down in the front?"

2. Not being able to wear heels without looking like a giant or towering over everyone.

3. ALWAYS being taller than all of your friends.

4. Walking into a family event and getting the "Omg did you grow even more since last time I saw you?"

"Probably.."

5. You're taller than 80 percent of guys and finding a guy that is taller than you is nearly impossible.

6. "You're SO tall!"

"Thanks I didn't know.."

7. Having to order your jeans online because they don't sell a size 4 extra long in stores.

8. Don't even think of putting on a romper, it's either an awkward camel toe or WAY too much booty.

9. "How's the weather up there?"

I'll step on you.

10. Clothes always fit awkwardly.

11. "Can you reach that for me?"

I will forever be helping people reach the top shelf at the grocery store or something way up high in the closet.

12. "Do you play basketball or volleyball?"

13. Always feeling bad for people sitting behind you at a show or sporting event.

This is probably what they're thinking...

14. Not being able to cross your legs under a table or your desk because they're too long.

15. Feeling like buddy the elf when you're trying to shower under a short shower head.

16. Dresses and skirts are ALWAYS short on you.

17. Your friends get annoyed at you when you're walking too fast in front of them, because your stride is like 5 times theirs.

18. You're always hitting your head on lamps, ceiling fans, branches, and sometimes even ceilings.

19. Airplane and car rides are torture due to the lack of legroom you have.

20. Always being described as "lanky."

Why try to fit in when you were born to stand out? Embrace your inner tall girl.

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1. "Can you stand in the back of the group picture or just squat down in the front?"

2. Not being able to wear heels without looking like a giant or towering over everyone.

3. ALWAYS being taller than all of your friends.

4. Walking into a family event and getting the "Omg did you grow even more since last time I saw you?"

5. You're taller than 80 percent of guys and finding a guy that is taller than you is nearly impossible.

6. "You're SO tall!"

7. Having to order your jeans online because they don't sell a size 4 extra long in stores.

8. Don't even think of putting on a romper, it's either an awkward camel toe or WAY too much booty.

9. "How's the weather up there?"

10. Clothes always fit awkwardly.

11. "Can you reach that for me?"

12. "Do you play basketball or volleyball?"

13. Always feeling bad for people sitting behind you at a show or sporting event.

14. Not being able to cross your legs under a table or your desk because they're too long.

15. Feeling like buddy the elf when you're trying to shower under a short shower head.

16. Dresses and skirts are ALWAYS short on you.

17. Your friends get annoyed at you when you're walking too fast in front of them, because your stride is like 5 times theirs.

18. You're always hitting your head on lamps, ceiling fans, branches, and sometimes even ceilings.

19. Airplane and car rides are torture due to the lack of legroom you have.

20. Always being described as "lanky."

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Take the time to thank that one friend in your life you will never let go of.

1. Thank you for being the one I can always count on to be honest.

2. Thank you for accepting me for who I am.

3. Thank you for teaching me what real love feels like.

4. Thank you for always making sure I'm safe.

5. Thank you for going through things with me.

6. Thank you for teaching me to take care of myself.

7. Thank you for going out of your way to make me feel supported.

8. Thank you for always being there to back me up, even when you know I'm wrong.

9. Thank you for constantly pushing me to live up to my potential.

10. Lastly, thank you for making such a huge impact on my life.

It sucks, but you’ll make it through

1. Please just be seasonal allergies

2. I must not have gotten enough sleep last night

3. I’ll just take a little nap

4. Oh no, I have so much due tomorrow!

5. I’m fine, I’ll just sleep it off

6. Do I have to be responsible today?

7. Ugh no, I can’t actually be sick

8. Alright, I’ll take some medicine and I’ll be fine

9. This is the worst day of my life

10. Mom?

11. She was right (like always)

12. Too bad you're busy and can’t take the day off tomorrow

13. You think about taking the day off, but realize you have like three tests

14. You think you're actually going to be sick forever

15. Finally, you're better!

Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

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