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Has anyone ever wondered why in most couples, the female tends to be shorter than the male? Put aside the 'uncommon' couples whereby the woman is actually taller than the man.

Normally, the idea of a shorter man is a complete turnoff to most woman. Why?

You know how they say men are more visual creatures? That happens to be very very true.  Why do you think porn is such a lucrative industry?

When a man gazes down at a woman, her features appear softer and smaller and less threatening (resembling that of a child). It basically just makes them look better (think small nose, big puppy eyes looking right at you, pouty mouth). See? It makes them appear 'vulnerable' and 'fragile'. This then ignites the whole 'protective' instinct that exists in men; paternal instinct to protect the weak. You could say it's evolution's gift.

And what about women, you ask? Females aren't known to be as concerned with looks as their counterparts. But! Bear in mind that when you look up at a person, it's some sort of 'authority' as they are bigger than you so therefore you, being the smaller creature would obviously submit to them so you can stay alive. I'm obviously referring to the whole caveman-uncivilized, you get it.

So males look down (literally, this time) on female which makes them want to provide for and protect this weaker sex. Females look up at males and because of previous conditioning (think a child looking up at an adult, conditioned that the 'bigger' person is in charge. Authority and all that), she will submit to him.

And that is how you have a happy home.
Or at least, that was. In today's world? Pfftt.. Good luck.
You may be better off with a T-rex.