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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:

  1. Tell your friends to please stop bugging you because it’s really rude, both to you and your crush.
  2. 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.

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  1. Anonymous says

    December 2, 2020 at 9:07 am

    he is right!

  2. §~DorkyDiva~§ says

    December 2, 2020 at 8:44 am

    Hiii!
    Merry {early} Christmas to those who celebrate it :D!

    §~~~~~~~~~~~§

    first of all if you don’t celebrate it then what celebrations do you have this time around? ~{new year does NOT count}

    If you do celebrate Christmas then how do you plan to spend Christmas and what is your FAV item on your wish list?

    Lastly,on a cold/snowy day, would you rather: Have cookies and hot coca
    §or§
    Coffee and muffins

    Hope you have an awsome
    day and Stay safe,
    §~DorkyDiva~§

    • A says

      December 3, 2020 at 2:28 am

      Hey §~DorkyDiva~§, here are my responses:

      I do celebrate Christmas.
      I plan to text/call my friends for a bit before hanging out with my family. My favourite item on my wishlist is probably this graphic novel book called Heartstopper.
      I would rather have cookies and hot cocoa because I don’t drink coffee.
      Cheers,
      A

    • Lefty Dork says

      December 5, 2020 at 1:28 pm

      I love Christmas! I would have cookies and got cocoa!

      Have a FANTASTIC and AWESOME day!

      -Lefty Dork

    • HolidayJolliness says

      December 6, 2020 at 4:45 pm

      Awww! I hope you have an awesome and safe day too! I celebrate Kwanzaa!

    • DorksiCelebrater says

      December 6, 2020 at 4:46 pm

      Merry Christmas to you! I celebrate Hanukkah.

  3. RamenWolfGALAXY says

    December 2, 2020 at 8:38 am

    Im same, My crush is so short, but I’m so tall!

  4. Indian Chinese crusher says

    December 2, 2020 at 7:46 am

    Same thing but instead, my crush is a different race than me. I know he likes me because I purposely hide from him and he shouted my name to find me. We are meeting every Saturday now. SQUEEE!

    • SAMEEE says

      December 3, 2020 at 5:59 pm

      same, my crush is a different race then me but idrc. Wait a sec…. i just saw ur username, are u indian and crushing on chinese person? SAME!!!

    • Gothic Girl says

      December 7, 2020 at 10:59 am

      Umm so I do not know, do whole story of that soooo bye….

  5. BananaCrazyMonkey says

    December 2, 2020 at 6:55 am

    Don’t feel bad. . . I had a crush on a guy that has a perfect image and is a CCP and I am a dorky nerd. But I don’t care that much because our crushes are just people like us and is no different from us. Hope this makes you feel better!

    • Ms Know-It-All 2.0 says

      December 8, 2020 at 4:54 pm

      U should definetly go 4 him, I have a crush on the most popular guy in my school and i’m known as the “quiet girl who likes to draw” Stupid title. anyways he stares at me alot and I think he might like me

  6. No name says

    December 2, 2020 at 5:49 am

    Good luck High rise

  7. Tinkle Trousers says

    December 2, 2020 at 4:06 am

    Hey, I’m the tallest girl in my class!!! Nothing wrong with dat, people!

  8. Anonymous says

    December 2, 2020 at 3:25 am

    i am way smaller

    • Gothic Girl says

      December 7, 2020 at 11:00 am

      Gives me a hint

  9. supportive dork says

    December 1, 2020 at 11:10 pm

    Hopeless High Rise:

    It’s OK that you like your crush,even if he is shorter than you!Over 85 percent of Americans are shorter than their crush.It’s very natural for you to be taller than your crush.

  10. DountLover says

    December 1, 2020 at 11:03 pm

    It’s okay if you have a crush taller than you.I have a crush that’s 2 years smaller than me but he taller!Weird things happen in life.Your friends are being very rude telling you these things.I don’t think you two will look ridiclous togther.I mean,there are alot of boys that are shorter than girls.

  11. Galaxia says

    December 1, 2020 at 9:57 pm

    I’m pretty short, and so is my crush, so yeahhhhh…

  12. TREE HUGGER ;-; says

    December 1, 2020 at 9:43 pm

    uHhH
    I’m literally 3 inches shorter than my crush.
    so uhh, can’t say anything. LOL.

  13. Ashara says

    December 1, 2020 at 8:55 pm

    Stop sooo no i guess

    • :( says

      December 2, 2020 at 7:25 pm

      You GUESS?!?!?!

  14. Blabbermouth BFFs says

    December 1, 2020 at 8:07 pm

    I go through this every darn day. Except, I can’t tell my beloved best friends cause they are BLABBERMOUTHS. I can’t get over my feelings for this boy, even tough I am 100% sure he doesn’t like me back…

    • Differently confused says

      December 1, 2020 at 11:02 pm

      then make him! he’ll have to like you for who you are!

    • Anonymous says

      December 2, 2020 at 2:07 pm

      Yep being 5’6 in the 7th grade doesn’t help matters

  15. NikkiFanGurl says

    December 1, 2020 at 8:03 pm

    My friends make fun of him and still encourage me. I am way taller than him but that doesn´t matter to me I´ve always liked short boys lol!!

    • Dorky_UnicornGirl says

      December 8, 2020 at 4:56 pm

      Same, like half of the boys I’ve ever liked were as tall as a kindergartener

  16. DorkFriends4Ever says

    December 1, 2020 at 6:23 pm

    Hey all tall people! Have any of you seen the movie Tall Girl? If not, please watch it. I think it’s on Netflix. It is about a tall girl and the end is really good.

    • MALEFICENT says

      December 1, 2020 at 8:01 pm

      That is so cool!

    • Tall Girl says

      December 1, 2020 at 11:57 pm

      Seen it . She is just like me. But i am younger ;p

    • uohfegchipds says

      December 2, 2020 at 12:12 pm

      ive seen it

    • ElsaInTheUnknown says

      December 2, 2020 at 3:21 pm

      This is so true! I think this is a great movie, and size should not matter. What matters is what is in a person’s heart.

    • Dorky_UnicornGirl says

      December 8, 2020 at 4:52 pm

      I lovee that moviee, Btw I am not tall, literally the opposite

  17. Dogloverforever says

    December 1, 2020 at 6:22 pm

    I’m also the tallest in my class.

  18. Short-Tall says

    December 1, 2020 at 4:29 pm

    Omg. Your crush sounds A LOT shorter than you. I’m a little bit shorter than my crush.

  19. dorkkkkkkkk says

    December 1, 2020 at 4:19 pm

    i was taller then my crush in 1st grade(it was kinda awkward but thats fine!)

  20. Sporty girl says

    December 1, 2020 at 4:12 pm

    I’ve had a crush since first grade (I’m in fourth now ) and he likes me !!!

    • Lefty Dork says

      December 1, 2020 at 9:50 pm

      OMG! That’s awesome! Does he know you like him?

      Have a FANTASTIC and AWESOME day!

      -Lefty Dork

    • Lena says

      December 2, 2020 at 12:16 pm

      its a love story

    • Unicorns are the best! :D says

      December 6, 2020 at 9:46 pm

      I am in fourth too

  21. Midnight says

    December 1, 2020 at 3:32 pm

    There’s a boy, not shortest, and he’s crushing on the second tallest girl in the class.

  22. Anonymous says

    December 1, 2020 at 12:54 pm

    Omg TYSM Brandon! I have the same problem….except I’m the tallest in my class so my friends beeware of me lol

  23. Bookfan#Dork says

    December 1, 2020 at 12:41 pm

    My crush has a mop of blond hair, and the most beautiful blue eyes I have ever seen.

  24. # puppy love says

    December 1, 2020 at 12:40 pm

    i am taller than my crush but he likes me so bonus

    • Tall girl Cat says

      December 4, 2020 at 11:03 am

      I’m taller then my crush but he rejected me.

  25. Bookworm _ Flower says

    December 1, 2020 at 12:34 pm

    He is also very cute.

    • DorkLol says

      December 5, 2020 at 10:15 am

      Oh umm okay…

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