Only Short Women Will Understand These 17 Problems

Sometimes, it’s a benefit to be the shortest person in the room. Other times, it can make life more complicated. Here are some things you’ll only understand if you’re a short human:

“At stores, there’s an internal debate of which option you choose when an item is on the top shelf: Just leave and don’t buy it. Do a quick scan of the aisle to see if someone tall is nearby. Ask an employee for help. See if it’s possible for you to jump and grab it without making a scene. Climb onto the bottom shelf and reach the item on the top shelf.” — yakusokuN8

“Buying shoes can be a nightmare. If I want something dressy, then I have to pay a premium from somewhere that specializes in small feet, but on the other hand, I can buy kids boots and trainers for half the cost in the adult section. This also applies to jeans and tops.” — Mummadragon1

“You need to drive really close to the drive-thru window/ATM/ whatever. Pretty often, I’ll see the driver in front of me open their car door to lean and reach the window/ATM. Meanwhile, I’ll get close enough so that I can reach through my car window with my t-rex arms.” — SordoCrabs

“I never have to worry about legroom. Yes, I can be comfortable on a long haul flight and navigate the toilets well. Yes, I will buy the discounted theater seats because that post does not disturb my legs or restrict my view. Yes, my luggage will fit by my feet when I’m riding in your car.” — -qqqwwweeerrrtttyyy-

“You have to handle constantly being disrespected because strangers believe you’re too young. All education/skill, and decisions etc. are automatically questioned and I’m forced to have to go beyond to prove myself in most situations, especially professionally.” — Able_Sample747

“I find people tend to like manhandling us short people. One minute you’re on the ground and the next you’re lifted for a hug.” — MysteriousCharacter8

“When you’re driving and the sun is in your eyes, you put the visor down, and the sun still be in your eyes.” — HaileySamantha

“That car support pillows hurt your neck instead of supporting and making you comfy.” — GalynSoo

“We’re a lot better at actually checking the bottom shelf of the fridge if we’re looking for something. I’m not even that short but my partner is tall and it’s like the bottom shelf doesn’t exist to him.” — Formal_Coyote_5004

“The pain of sitting/standing behind a larger person at a concert, especially if their head is also big.” — Mediocre_Committee47

“Getting out of trucks/SUVs/minivans is like jumping out of an airplane – open the door and jump.” — bunnyismydad

“Sitting on a bar stool is difficult – especially if they don’t have a little step at the bottom.” — bunnyismydad

“My phone is never in danger from breaking via being dropped. The distance from my hand to the ground is just not far enough to cause that level of damage.” — feelthefern3

“Short people have a unique vantage point at concerts. We get to weave through the crowd and find those hidden pockets with great views – it’s our superpower.” — Deep_Field_4848

“The shame of going swimming with taller friends. We might all have our heads above the water, but I’m either treading for my life to stay above it, or, if I can reach the bottom I’m being waterboarded when anyone near me splashes or causes a small wave.” — ErieTempest

“We can see that some of you tall folks need to cut your nose hairs. and it has made me cognizant of my own nose hairs too.” — ConstantWatercress21

“When people take selfies they tend to lift their phone above their head and look up to the camera. Those are the best shots, right? Us short people are always looking up to tall folks so we always look like the best selfie to you.” — spacedickrider