I think that envy is a destructive emotion, but it just pops up sometimes. I often admire what women are wearing, and admire the female form. But I also find myself envying those shorter girls on this forum and those with slighter physiques. It would be so much easier to pass, buy clothes, look and feel feminine.
There is another recent thread about average height/weight for male/female. Many responded that they were relatively short (compared to me). Made me want to connect with other tall women/CDs on this forum. We have some unique problems in addition to the challenges we all face. I am 6'3, 205, with an athletic build. One thing about this is that, just by virtue of my size There were certain gender-role expectations such as being "tough," knowing how to fight (in the neighborhood I grew up in), being in team sports, etc. My height now intensifies my fear in going out dressed. Would ne 6'5 in 2 inch pumps. Other tall girls out there? Let's support each other. Nancy
