January 23, 2019 HELP! I’M TOO SHORT!! Dear Nikki, How do I fix my SUPER SHORTNESS?! I have a friend that’s younger than me and she’s WAY taller than I am! Plus, everybody thinks I’m small, including this guy I really like at school and it’s SOOOO EMBARASSING!!!! I WISH I WAS TALL!! PLEASE HELP!!!! Sincerely, So Sick Of Being Super Short Hi So Sick Of Being Super Short, Here’s the thing: I’m an advice columnist, not a miracle worker. 🙂 I’m afraid there’s not much I (or anyone!) can do about how tall you are. It’s not like having bad breath, being a terrible dancer or any number of things that you can at least try to change. Nope, your height is your height. I mean, sure, you could start wearing ultra high heels all the time, but that would probably get old (especially during gym). Or…you could learn to walk on stilts? But that would probably just make you look weird instead of fixing your shortness problem. Now, you might still grow! Like, I don’t know how old you are, and some people continue to grow into their late teens. So maybe your height is something that will change! But the thing is, you can’t really do anything to make that change happen any faster. (Besides eat your veggies and get enough sleep, I guess?) So, if we can agree on the fact that your height is your height, let’s talk about that! First of all, are the people you’re talking about really tall? If so, have you ever wondered how they might feel about that? Maybe they’re writing to advice columns about worrying that they’re too tall! So, remember that it’s not about how short or tall you are…it’s about how you look at it. Second of all, it sounds like you’re worried about what other people think of your height more than you are with being short. From your comments, I can’t tell if anyone’s making fun of you, or if they’re just observing that you’re not exactly WNBA material. If they’re obviously mocking you, that’s NOT COOL, and you shouldn’t listen to anyone who would make fun of you like that, even if it’s your crush. But, they also might not mean the comments as something negative. It might be like if you asked them, “OMG, do I have brown hair?!” And they looked at your hair and said, “Yes, you DO have brown hair! It’s definitely brown!” It’s not an insult. It’s just your hair color. Or in this case, your height. Because what’s wrong with being short? I mean, sure, occasionally you might not be able to reach something on a high shelf. (Hey, just get a step stool!) And maybe you aren’t picked first for basketball. But other than that…who cares? Being short didn’t stop any of these fantastic ladies: Lady Gaga is 5’1″ Arianna Grande is 5’1” Vanessa Hudgens is 5’1” Nicki Minaj is 5’2” Christina Aguilera is 5’2” Simone Biles is 4’8″ And hey! Did you know the Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles is 4’8”? Like, how cool is that?! So, are you short? Maybe. Does it matter? Nope! What are you going to DO about it? You’re going to OWN IT 🙂 !! How do the rest of you deal with stuff you can’t change about yourself? What advice do you have for So Sick Of Being Super Short?
hopeless friend says February 11, 2019 at 4:18 am dear Nicki, i have a best friend, and we’ve been bff’s since yr2. she has always been really kind and sensitive.but lately,she has been a bully to everyone but me.people spread rumors, and look and stare.but my bestie doesnt care.she makes people cry,wich is rare for us 5th graders, im scared ill lose her forever if i confront her,but if i dont, ill lose my other friends if i let her bully them what should i do? thanks
Spicy says February 12, 2019 at 7:57 am Dear hopeless friend, WOW! Your friend sounds really mean!! I would kindly tell her how her behaver makes you and others feel. If she drops you, you will know she is not really your friend. In that case, stick with your other friends. If this is new behavior, then after you leave her she might decide you were right later on. If this girl continues to bully you or others, it’s time to get a teacher involved. This is not tattaling, it’s telling. There’s a big difference. I’m also in 5th grade, and I know how hard it can be. Hang in there! I am rooting for you! Love, Spicy
Nikki 2 says February 12, 2019 at 6:31 pm Try making new friends! If this girl is doing this I would suggest writing the things down and talking to the principal or the dean.
SenpaiYuki says February 13, 2019 at 12:14 am You should stand up to her. But try it with kindness! Kindness always wins. Best luck (btw I hope you have a good day!)
tall gurl says February 10, 2019 at 9:13 pm I am above average and think your lucky sure I can reach things but that is IT
Tallster says February 11, 2019 at 10:56 am Hey, that isn’t IT. There are other awesome things for any height. I’m a 4”5 ten year old, so I’m freaky tall.
Kk Dork says February 10, 2019 at 8:45 pm omg omg i never knew simone biles was 4’8!!!!but u should learn to embrace urself have a quote like ”im small with big ideas,dreams,ideas and achievements”.
:) (: says February 10, 2019 at 5:34 pm It’s not a big deal. There are a lot of short people at my school. You shouldn’t be left out. 🙂 I’m also short.
tall Girl says February 10, 2019 at 2:28 pm dont worry about it . It will be okay but you have to get over it . I’m really tall and honestly its not the greatest and anyway not everyone is tall
Fashionista says February 10, 2019 at 1:19 pm Girl you do not need to care what other people think if the boy you like thinks your short he does not deserve you your beautiful in every single way on the inside and on the outside words can’t bring anyone down so it can’t bring you down.
Dork girl says February 10, 2019 at 12:04 pm That’s okay I’m 5 point 5 and I’m in grade 6 but my friend is only 4cpoint 11
CRUSH DOCTER says February 10, 2019 at 10:16 am I have SO many classmates that are short and they are SO nice
Anonymous says February 10, 2019 at 10:13 am I know someone REALLY short and they’re so popular and nice. The shorter the, know idea what goes with this
Anonymous User 2343 says February 10, 2019 at 9:49 am Hey I’m a short girl too. Unfortunately I can’t really change much because I pretty much stopped growing and because of those genes. It’s okay tho because I don’t think it’s really much of a problem besides not being able to reach things. Besides I have other really good traits.
short girl says February 10, 2019 at 9:44 am I am short and I am proud of it besides can they crawl in small spaces like you,.
CatKid says February 10, 2019 at 8:51 am If I were you I’d own it. If you can’t magically fix it then its the only thing you can do! I know how it feels to be short but it shouldn’t get you down. You’re a person like everyone else and if anyone tells you otherwise dont listen and DONT let it get to you. You are beautiful just the way you are.
MangaDork says February 10, 2019 at 8:46 am I’m SUPER tall and I wish I was smaller. I think it’s just natural for small people wanting to be tall, and tall people wanting to be short. I bet you some people would LOVE to be your height!
Anonymous says February 10, 2019 at 5:52 am If your short that doesn’t mean bad it means your not ordinary I have a friend short than me and she is older that makes her a little different than us she not ordinary just like you love you Nikki
Too tall\i hate my height!!!!! says February 10, 2019 at 5:43 am Hey,I ,HATE being tall!!! I am around 170cm already, and I am really young still. I am not even in secondary school! Anyway being short of tall doesn’t change who you are on the inside, you know!!!
Art girl says February 9, 2019 at 9:36 pm You should look on the bright side because when you’re going to find a boyfriend you don’t have to worry about height and if you’re a tall girl like me it’s so awkward because you’re taller that all the girls
Just another short girl says February 9, 2019 at 9:19 pm HEY, I’m short too… so we can all stick together… well in notes.
Katnip says February 9, 2019 at 4:49 pm I’m really short and I have to deal with it!! Like, MY fake friend is WAAAAAY taller than me and she’s a year younger than me!!! I HAVE TO DEAL WITH BIENG SHORTER THAN MY ENIMY!!! But luckily, I have a plan that’s really cra- ANYWAY I have to deal with being REEEEALLLLLY short!!!
Anonymous says February 9, 2019 at 3:57 pm Hi Being short all the time , I know what it is like to be short I’ve been through just eat ur veg hon! that’s what people say be who you are and in class stand on tables,shout out loud be who you are From AmericanEnglishUnicorndorkdiarylover