November 28, 2020 I’M WAY TALLER THAN MY CRUSH!!! Hi Brandon,Some of my friends have been criticizing me because of my crush. He is the shortest boy in my grade and I’m one of the tallest. When we stand next to each other it’s kind of like a high-rise building next to a one-story ranch house, like the one I live in. My friends think that we would look ridiculous together, especially at things like school dances. I’m pretty sure he likes me too, but I don’t know. Should I give up on my crush because we’re just too different?Hopeless High Rise Hey High Rise,It’s a bummer that your friends are giving you grief about your crush. Middle school is tough enough without having to feel insecure about something that nobody can control. I think if this guy is nice and you like him, that’s all that matters! Okay, food example time (man, I’m hungry right now—I could even go for some Queasy Cheesy pizza and that stuff almost always leaves people with a stomach ache). One time, my grandpa pulled everything out of the refrigerator (I’m talking all the way down to the mustard) and told me to try combining things I’d never had before. Yeah, I know that sounds weird, but it was a slow Friday night, okay? 😋 I tried tuna with peanut butter (thumbs WAY down), pickles with mayo (just plain bizarre), pudding on meatloaf (not great), and salad with applesauce in it (not bad!). Finally, I discovered something miraculous. . . Cold pizza and spaghetti sandwiches!!! Hey, don’t knock it until you’ve try it! What I’m getting at is, it doesn’t matter if two things don’t look like they go together, as long as they taste great to YOU. If you like this boy, I’m guessing you have lots in common—so start thinking about what you have in common instead of focusing on the one thing that you don’t (height). Sure, some guys can feel a little defensive if the girl they like is taller than them. And middle school is a place where people tend to criticize physical features. But like my grandpa says, it’s not the outside that matters—that’s just a shell. It’s the inside that counts! Plenty of girls like shorter guys. There are lots of examples of couples that work with a big height difference. I’m not really up on celebrity stuff, so I asked Nikki and she gave me the following deets to pass along to you: The singer Keith Urban is shorter than his wife, actress Nicole Kidman. (Especially when she wears high heels—Nikki told me to add that.)Singer Pharrell Williams (Nikki loves his song, “Happy”) is shorter than his wife, Helen Lasichanh.Carla Bruni, the wife of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy, is WAY taller than him. How the heck does Nikki know all that??? I swear, girls have the craziest collection of knowledge. So, okay, I’ll leave you with two basic pieces of advice: Tell your friends to please stop bugging you because it’s really rude, both to you and your crush.Don’t let physical differences get in the way of your heart! Have you ever felt like your crush wouldn’t like you because you’re taller, shorter, or have any other kind of physical differences? What did you do about it? Tell us in the comments.
Bookworm _ flower says December 1, 2020 at 12:28 pm I am taller than my crush he doesn’t really mind. But he is really nice.
SmartieShortie but proud of it says December 1, 2020 at 12:24 pm Oh I’m short and sometimes my crushes are short too but the guy I like now is really tall, like I’m nearly a dwarf compared to him, but he still likes me. nothing to worry about, if you guys like each other for real how tall you are, how you look, and how other people think of you (or your crush) doesn’t matter. Best of luck to you Hopeless High Rise!
Stevonnie_Lover* says December 1, 2020 at 11:44 am Hey! Don’t worry my crush is probably 2 shortest in my class[unless he had a growth spurt if he did that cool] but yeah shortest in the class!
Anonymous says December 1, 2020 at 11:19 am Nope.no offense your friends are lying it does not mater my crush is shorter then me.I have the exact same problem as you
Advent calendar! says December 1, 2020 at 9:48 am Dear Nikki: Can you PLEASE make an advent calendar like last year?? PLEAAAESSEEEE. PRETTY PLEASE WITH SPRINKLES ON TOP?
Unicorn Luv✨ says December 1, 2020 at 8:47 am I used to have a crush. He liked me a little better then my friend
I love you! :) says December 1, 2020 at 7:06 am Actually, I’m taller than my crush too! I’m 143cm, but my crush is 139cm!
Crosscuts! says December 1, 2020 at 12:57 am no one shud care bout hight or weight or anything.So I hope Brandons info helps u.Coz it only matters that u like him.Lol! So tell ur friends to hold em selves and stop talkin bout ur crush like that!
Tall Girl says December 1, 2020 at 12:53 am I feel the same way. I am the tallest girl in all of 5th 6th AND 7th grade. I have been the tallest since I was in pre school.
Dorky potato says December 1, 2020 at 12:47 am bro when i was in 3rd grade my crush was shorter, people made fun of me and after that, what was my first crush did not end up lasting. :,( best of luck! 🙂
Bookwormy dorkest dork bugout says November 30, 2020 at 11:42 pm I’m taller than my crush too! I can SO relate to this!
Cooks The Dough says November 30, 2020 at 10:17 pm It’s ok. I’m taller than mine. And 5 or 4 months older
TallGirl says November 30, 2020 at 7:46 pm Thanks goodness I’m not the only tall one! I am extremely tall for my age and the tallest one in the grade! My crush is shorter than me too so you’re not alone! Just one question: am I the only one here who enjoys classical music?
Christmas crazy says November 30, 2020 at 7:13 pm same for me….. im not tall but not short but my crush is supa short and yea i have the (almost) same situation as you
Lefty Dork says November 30, 2020 at 6:57 pm Hey guys! Today is November 30. Yup! Last day of November! It would’ve also been my dog’s 7th birthday. Anyway, I have a question for you guys! What are you going to do this Christmas? ⛄ I will be staying at home because of coronavirus. My family will be baking Christmas cookies, just like when we were little. Good times. Have a FANTASTIC and AWESOME day! -Lefty Dork
❄ Crystal Girl ❄ says December 1, 2020 at 12:14 pm I would be personally ( taking Christmas selfies in hoodies and shorts) hang out with my friends and go to fun fairs Where I stay Corona Virus isn’t affecting us so I’m so sorry you can’t go outside Wishing u a wonderful Christmas and an enjoyable new year 2021 Squeeeeeeee ITS CHRISTMAS!!!!!! IM CHRISTMAS CRAZY
Lefty Dork says December 1, 2020 at 4:04 pm Wow ❄ Crystal Girl ❄!! It’s awesome that you don’t have coronavirus where you live. I have been in lockdown since March! But I guess I’m making the most of it =) I also really like to take selfies and be in hoodies! And I’m also CHRISTMAS CRAZY! I hope you have an awesome time with your friends and you have a very wonderful Christmas and an happy new year too! I hope you enjoy not being in lockdown. Have a FANTASTIC and AWESOME day! -Lefty Dork
Tic Tac Toy fan says November 30, 2020 at 6:05 pm If you like him then you like him. And remember, that it doesn’t matter your weight, height, or anything else if you like him. Just be YOU!!!!
GG Wolf says November 30, 2020 at 5:31 pm i totally didn’t have a crush on a boy that was like 5 inches shorter than me.