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shooting_starz · Nov 16, 2007, 01:15 PM

Hi!
My boyfriend is about 5 feet 7 inches. He's 17. No one in his family is really tall but he has all the features of tallness (long fingures, broad shoulders etc). Is it possible that he will grow tall anyway? I mean, does tallness depend on genes? I'm around the same height and the problem is that every time I wear heels, I end up looking way taller than him... and I feel very awkward.
Also, I've heard that boys suddenly shoot up. Is this true?

J_9 · Nov 16, 2007, 01:17 PM

Height is primarily determined by genetics. If both parents are short, he probably won't get much taller, however, if he has a taller person somewhere in his background it is still possible.

Yes, boys can shoot up quickly around this age up to about age 19, so it's still possible.

charlotte234s · Nov 16, 2007, 01:18 PM

It's possible he will grow a little taller, but I wouldn't bank on him to shoot up half a foot or anything at 17, since his family isn't terrible tall, as genetics do play a large part, yes.

shooting_starz · Nov 16, 2007, 01:30 PM

And just out of curiosity... iv heard skipping makes people grow taller and weight lifting hampers vertical growth... is this a fact?

charlotte234s · Nov 16, 2007, 01:31 PM

I really think that those are just myths or old wive's tales..

Why is your boyfriend being taller so important? Love him for who he is! =)

kathat · Nov 16, 2007, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by shooting_starz

hi!
my boyfriend is about 5 feet 7 inches. He's 17. No one in his family is really tall but he has all the features of tallness (long fingures, broad shoulders etc). Is it possible that he will grow tall anyway? I mean, does tallness depend on genes? I'm around the same height and the problem is that everytime I wear heels, i end up looking way taller than him...and i feel very awkward.
Also, I've heard that boys suddenly shoot up. Is this true?

I wouldn't worry about being taller. My boyfriend is right at 6'0 and I am 5'11, so when I wear my heels, I am way taller. My guy likes the fact that I look great in my heels, he is happy to be seen with me taller or shorter. You may feel awkward, but trust me it is not a big deal.

Wear your heels!

J_9 · Nov 16, 2007, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by shooting_starz

and just out of curiosity...iv heard skipping makes people grow taller and weight lifting hampers vertical growth...is this a fact?

Nope, just old wives tales.

charlotte234s · Nov 16, 2007, 01:34 PM

Yep, my boyfriend and I are about the same height when I wear heels, but I don't care if he's taller than me or not, if he still looks nice and we're having fun, both of us are happy.

shooting_starz · Nov 16, 2007, 01:37 PM

Confession: my dad's got great expectations out of my boyfriends. And I'm sure he'll be v disappointed if he gets to know I'm dating a 'short guy' because he has this weird thing for tall people...

charlotte234s · Nov 16, 2007, 01:40 PM

Your dad needs to get over it, who you date is up to you, don't worry about him.