I'm slightly over 6' but I totally "understand" small man syndrome... and sympathise as how it would affect the male psyche
Tbh I do laugh internally having witnessed the debilitating effects of small man syndrome! empathetic nonetheless
Imagine:
martial arts
bodybuilding
big cars
big watches
loud fake personalities
tattoos
getting into fights
lack of potential partners
frustration with life
just to name a few!!!
martial arts - no.
bodybuilding - yes.
big cars - no. Honda Civic
big watches - no. use cell phone for time.
loud fake personalities - no, I am quiet and docile.
tattoos - 2. But who doesn't have tattoos these days.
getting into fights - no. See the answer for "loud fake personalities"
lack of potential partners - no. I've always had girlfriends. I am actually a very handsome/good looking guy guy. Newmom can attest to this.
frustration with life - no, not at all. I am quite happy. I am in a doctoral program studying to be a child psychologist. Never had any problems getting the ladies. Do a lot of girls like taller guys? Of course. But I have always had my share.
Just to dispel a few myths.