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Friday, May 18, 2012

The Height Of Love: Why Do I Care Who's Taller?

My phone gave a satisfying bing as a new message from OkCupid.com, the ubiquitous free online dating site, popped onto the screen: "LimeGreenRobot is checking you out!"

Apparently LimeGreenRobot liked what he saw, and sent me a message asking an important question to consider before even contemplating a first date: "Who is your favorite superhero? I like Captain Planet." He claimed to be college educated, appeared to be attractive, used correct grammar, and had acceptable taste in music -- everything I usually require from an online suitor before I respond. However, his profile said he stands at an elfish 5-foot-5, while I am an Amazonian 5-foot-10. What to do? Dare I dodge OKCupid's arrow and ignore a potential soul mate, just because of his height?

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