I'm a 6ft 8in tall woman - my height makes people think I'm transgender and men not want to date me
A woman stands at a towering 6ft 8in has opened up about the challenges being so tall presents - including how tricky it has been to find men to date.
Katie Woolls, 26, a content creator from London, is nearly 7ft and towers over most other women her age, with the average height for those in the UK standing at just 5ft 3in.
The content creator said dating is the 'hardest part' about being tall, with many assuming she is either a man or transgender - a fact she says she struggles with as a 'girly' person.
'Dating has honestly been the hardest part. A lot of men won't date me at all because of my height,' she said.
'Some assume I must be a man or transgender just because I'm this tall, which is really frustrating.'
As well as being taller than the vast majority of other women she also is nearly a foot higher than most men, the average in the UK being 5ft 9in. She is even taller than her father.
Even the average basketball player would be looking up at Katie, with the average height for NBA players 6ft 6in.
Towering over most people has proved difficult for Katie, who regards herself as a 'girly' person who likes to dress up in heels.
The content creator said dating is the 'hardest part' of being tall, with many assuming she is either a man or transgender - a fact she struggles with as a 'girly' person
She said: 'I think I'm feminine, I love makeup, clothes, heels, all the stereotypical 'girly' things and I take care of my appearance but being this tall still seems to confuse people.'
On Instagram, the self-described 'feminine' girl has shared details of her struggle trying to find a man, and has even said she isn't picky.
Online, she has seen a mixed reception to her content across her Instagram and TikTok pages, where she boasts close to two million followers across all her social platforms.
Not only does she struggle to date, but she faces challenges in multiple aspects of her life.
She struggles to buy clothes with 'tall' ranges being too short and shoes rarely if ever being available in her size.
Everything from airplane seats, bathroom mirrors, and beds cause daily chaos for Katie, who's height is rarely accounted for in an every day setting.
In a video uploaded to her Instagram, she described the 'three things tall girls want', which included 'clothes that fit, nice big shoes that fit' and 'a man who isn't afraid to date'.
Katie has found herself struggling in the most unlikely of places, including an elevator, where her head was touching the ceiling.
In a video uploaded to her Instagram, she described the 'three things tall girls want', which included 'clothes that fit, nice big shoes that fit' and 'a man who isn't afraid to date'
Her social media features several photos and videos of the content creator showing off her height in various spaces, including visiting the smallest house in Great Britain in Conwy, Wales.
She has previously described more personal difficulties. Katie often finds people staring at her in the street, and she says she receives dozens of unpleasant comments from online trolls.
Reflecting on her experiences dating men as someone who is taller, she said: 'Dating at this height is definitely a niche experience.
'I'm not even fussy, I just want to find a nice guy, who will almost definitely be shorter than me, that isn't ashamed to be seen with me (bonus points if he will let me wear heels!)
'Even filming content can be tricky because I don't always fit in the frame.
'People say all sorts. I get a lot of judgment about my body, my size, my face, everything. But at the same time, I get some lovely messages too from people who just enjoy the content I post. That support honestly makes it all worth it.
'People stare, comment, and ask questions all the time. Growing up, it made me feel super self-conscious, but now I've kind of flipped it and built a brand around it.
'It's definitely shaped who I am, it's made me tougher and more creative. These days, I try to have fun with it and embrace it, which is where my content comes in.
'I've turned what made me different into something mostly very empowering.'
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