Tall is better because of all the time saved looking or a step-stool to change light bulbs, asking for help to reach the top shelf at the grocery store, and finding your friends in a crowded room. THOSE are the things women are really looking for in a man!
Ooooooooorrrr it's all about the historical bigger-is-stronger-is-better-for-protecting-your-family instinct. As much as we might be evolvING (not yet "evolved") past the need for self-preservation based solely on muscle, it takes a while for our ingrained biases to catch up to the realities of modern living.
Arguably, in a tool-using species, smaller is better in almost all ways that matter -- requiring fewer resources to have the same quality of life.
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