Woman Shocked by the Height of a Man She Met Online After Going on Their First Date

A woman has found herself questioning a man’s honesty after learning he wasn’t truthful about his height before their first meeting.

She shared on Mumsnet that while she didn’t use filters to select dates based on height, she expected the man to be 6 feet tall because that’s what his dating profile stated. However, upon meeting him, she immediately noticed the discrepancy — saying he looked no taller than 5 feet 10 inches “on a good day.”

When she confronted him, he brushed it off, telling her, “I’m 5ft 11 — seemed silly to worry about an inch.” The woman said she wasn’t bothered by his actual height, but she’s uneasy about what this small lie might suggest about his character. “I don’t care how tall he is,” she explained, “but I am worried this is an indication that he will lie about other things too.”

She added that she’s usually cautious about men who alter their ages on dating apps to get around filters, noting this kind of deception makes her hesitant to trust them.

Curious about others’ experiences, she asked the community: “Has anyone dated someone who lied about this online and they still turned out to be an honest, decent guy?”

Reactions were mixed. Some commenters agreed that lying about height is a warning sign, while others said it wouldn’t bother them.

One person responded, “I don’t think it’s a big deal. A lot of men lie about their height when they’re under 6 foot. My partner adds a couple of inches too — I think it’s just insecurity. Silly lie, though.”

Another wrote, “Complete non-issue. How many women would round down their weight if they had to declare it? I know I would.”

A third commenter shared, “I met my partner online. He had to select a height range and chose 6ft, though he’s really about 5ft 8. I couldn’t care less — I go for what’s inside, not the physical.”

Still, others were less forgiving. “Don’t be gaslit,” one person advised. “He lied. If his charm couldn’t make you overlook that, don’t see him again.” Another added, “An extra inch can make a lot of difference… Throw him back. He’s probably lied about other parts of his profile too.”