Being short can be a blessing and a curse. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of perks to being on the shorter side, but there are some downfalls, as well. Personally, coming in at a whopping 5 feet, 3/4 inches (but I round up to 5'1" shhh), everyday tasks are a little different than those pushing the 6 foot mark. The struggle is real.
1. Everyone assumes you want their hand-me-down clothes.
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Free clothes are always fantastic, but I'm a short person, not the Salvation Army.
2. Nobody ever finds you in hide and seek because you're too good at it.
You come out from your hiding spot an hour later, and find they've already moved on to a different game. Unbelievable.
3. You're offered a kids menu more often than not.
This one really depends on what kind of mood I'm in. A kids menu is either met with a big smile or a look of disgust, there is no in-between.
4. People are always hugging you because you're the perfect size for it.
Don't get me wrong, hugs are the bomb.com, but I'm a hugger. Newsflash: not all short people are huggers.
5. Whenever you get angry, everyone thinks it's cute.
Can you not see that I am angry? Look me in the eyes! Stop laughing!
6. You occasionally visit the kids' section for clothes.
Disclaimer: a Girls XL or 14/16 is basically a Women's XS. Although, these days, finding shirts over there without rhinestones and ridiculous is more difficult than it should be.
7. Pats on the head, being used as an arm rest,"AWE You're so small," etc.
Call me 'cute as a button' ONE MORE TIME.
8. People love to randomly ask you, "What's it like being so short?"
What sort of answer are you looking for? Like, yes, it's occasionally difficult but you do realize I, too, am a normal human, right?
9. People are always lifting you up for no distinct reason.
Put me down. Put me down. Put me down. Put me down. Put me down.
10. Your friends are constantly 10 paces ahead of you.
It feels like I am in a perpetual game of catch-up.
11. When your friends borrow your clothes they never fit quite right, and vice versa.
I mean, I'm five inches shorter than you, so why wouldn't my skirt be extra-short on you?
12. You've had no choice but to become a pro at walking in high heels.
And to top it off, even in heels, you're still shorter than everyone in the room.
13. You constantly find yourself defending those who happen to be under 5'4".
14. Your neck sometimes aches from having to look up at people to talk to them.
15. Why does everything have to be stored so high up?![]()
Nothing more fun/demeaning than having to climb up on counters, chairs, etc. to reach just about everything.
