Problems only tall girls will understand

Some say the first thing they notice when meeting an individual is their eyes, smile, or hair.

I call bullshit.

You know if someone is even slightly abnormally tall or short you notice this immediately. So, as a 5’11” female I am here to reveal the struggles of this height ‘advantage’.

You struggle with deciding if you are too tall to stand in the front for concerts or if you really just shouldn’t care

We came here for the same reason as the shorter person behind us, so shouldn’t we snag the best view possible?

Boys will always ask you about your height as if you are the only girl over 5’9” that they have ever seen

“Yes I know, it is tall. Yes, you’re right.” Boys: This is NOT the way to start a conversation with us.

Bathrooms with short stalls can make you seem really creepy really fast

No, we don’t want to see you washing your hands through the mirror above us just as we are pulling our jeans back on. That eye contact we make is more awkward for us than you.

It took a while to grow into your gangly body, so embarrassing pictures are copious

They are all over the house. No matter how endearing your parents will always think they are – you know the truth. They’re entertaining for your friends but an eye roll in the making for you.

Body suits or pant suits never are the correct torso to leg proportions

Either it turns into a thong, or your boobs are completely falling out. It’s your choice.

You would never dare purchase a dress without trying it on and doing the bend over test

It looks adorable on the rack, I know. But trust me you don’t want to worry about bending over all night and you know it.

Bending over to fit under a shower head is a real problem

Freshman year in the dorms was the worst for this.

Heels are cute but they involve some form of bravery to wear

“Oh wow, you’re going to wear heels?” You will be getting even more comments on your height than usual but, they are a great addition to any outfit. It is a give and take.

No, not all of us play basketball

Hand eye coordination doesn’t always directly correspond with gifted height. Trust us.

Not looking like a giant in photos is an acquired skill

The perfect slight knee bend, going next to the other tall person, going straight to the back, you know what to do by now.

There is never enough legroom. Never.

Your friend in the passenger seat could pull the seat all the way forward, it still wouldn’t be enough. You are forever doomed on all forms of transportation, for endless awkward accidental footsie matches, and lecture upon lecture of kneeing the desk in front of you.

But, hey, we can reach the top of pretty much any cabinet and our legs are fiercely long. So, keep slaying.