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Interestingly, the study found that height mattered more when participants imagined long-term relationships.

• In casual dating scenarios, preferences were present but less pronounced.
• When thinking about commitment and future planning, the height gap widened—suggesting that stature may carry more symbolic weight when stability and longevity are at stake.

🎬 Culture Reinforces the Pattern

Sociologists note that media plays a role in shaping these preferences. Romantic films, advertisements, and literature often depict tall men with shorter women, subtly reinforcing these pairings as “normal.” Over time, these portrayals influence what people expect—and seek—in their own relationships.

Yet the consistency of the study’s findings across four countries suggests that biology still plays a powerful role, even beyond cultural conditioning.

💡 What This Means for You

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