I feel so bad for guys who feel they need to do this. I've got several shorter than average friends, and they have all just leaned into it, and It's never been an issue for them. They are all happily married.

I am relatively tall at 6'4" and it certainly has its perks. But man does it have its downsides, which are only worse and worse the taller you are.

• Banging your head on stuff all the time
• No legroom in cars, buses, trains, and especially airplanes. Just being constantly uncomfortable when traveling.
• Limited clothing options if you want them to fit correctly, and a "tall tax" when a store does sell tall sizes.