19 Truths Only Short People Can Relate To

Marty Mcfly Published 08/26/2015

If you’re at the Snooki/Ariana Grande end of the height spectrum, chances are #ShortPeopleProblems are something you’ve learned to live with.

1.
Being mistaken for a kid is your normal.
2.
Finding it difficult for people to take you seriously.
3.
Shopping at the children’s section because ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

$Shopping at the children’s section because ¯\_(ツ)_/¯$
4.
Finding pants that fit your waist AND are just the right leg length is a miracle.
5.
Always having to prove you’re actually older than you look.
6.
Regular-sized people look gigantic next to you.
7.
Hide-and-seek is your forte.
8.
Always receiving the same reaction after meeting people for the first time.
9.
Certain sports and activities actually scare you shitless.
10.
Gaining 5 pounds is really easy and super noticeable.
11.
Thankfully, so is losing 5 pounds.
12.
Always being told you you look cute when you’re mad.
13.
Needing to be at the very front in group photos because you won’t be visible otherwise.
14.
Concerts, movies, and anything that entails being behind someone is the worst.
15.
Crowds are a nightmare for obvious reasons.
16.
Being told you walk slow, although the truth is much harder to accept.
17.
Never getting over your loathing for bar stools.
18.
Trying to be sexy at 26 years old only to be told you’re too cute to pull it off.
19.
Meeting anyone below the 5’3″ range is a rare treat, and you both revel in your mutual shortness.

1.
Being mistaken for a kid is your normal.
2.
Finding it difficult for people to take you seriously.
3.
Shopping at the children’s section because ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
4.
Finding pants that fit your waist AND are just the right leg length is a miracle.
5.
Always having to prove you’re actually older than you look.
6.
Regular-sized people look gigantic next to you.
7.
Hide-and-seek is your forte.
8.
Always receiving the same reaction after meeting people for the first time.
9.
Certain sports and activities actually scare you shitless.
10.
Gaining 5 pounds is really easy and super noticeable.
11.
Thankfully, so is losing 5 pounds.
12.
Always being told you you look cute when you’re mad.
13.
Needing to be at the very front in group photos because you won’t be visible otherwise.
14.
Concerts, movies, and anything that entails being behind someone is the worst.
15.
Crowds are a nightmare for obvious reasons.
16.
Being told you walk slow, although the truth is much harder to accept.
17.
Never getting over your loathing for bar stools.
18.
Trying to be sexy at 26 years old only to be told you’re too cute to pull it off.
19.
Meeting anyone below the 5’3″ range is a rare treat, and you both revel in your mutual shortness.