Whenever I tell someone that I wish i was shorter, they are always taken a back(being masculine presenting). I am just over 6 ft, in my country, that’s a bit above average height. Its not like I am a gaint or anything but I am always aware how intimidating I look. Also, the country where I live doesn’t feel like it build for people my size. Mini-van for transportation that squish my knees, ceiling that are a bit too low for my taste, showers space that’s too small.

But also, I feel like a bumbling idiot (I suspect I have Dysprixa) and hate standing out so much. I may have Body dysmorphia. Its like how I would like to be seen and how I feel, are the exact opposite to how I seen. I feel small, soft, in a relationship, I would prefer to take on the "feminine " role. I feel nothing like a man.

Anyone else relates to this.

  • 🇨🇦 tunetardis@piefed.ca
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    I’m around 6’1 or 2. I’d say overall, I’m comfortable with the body I have (like I don’t think I have a dysmorphia issue), but it can be a literal pain when I’m visiting Japan. I learned the hard way that some older homes have head clearance of exactly 6’ in doorways. If I were just a little shorter, this would not be an issue. In fact, if I were taller, I’d probably see the obstruction better and know to duck? But as it is, I develop a nasty bruise after repeatedly hitting the exact same spot on my forehead over and over again. Otoh it’s nice to have some breathing space above the teeming masses of people packed onto a subway car.