Women prefer to date taller men; tall men attract more desirable partners. A study on women and mens height preferences found that women are most satisfied when their partner was 8 inches (21cm) taller. Men are most satisfied when they are 3 inches (8cm) taller than their partner.

Is height important in a relationship?

The height of your partner really does matter in a relationship - for women at least, researchers have found. They say having a tall partner can make women feel more feminine and protected. They also found that men care far less about the height of their partner.