Challenges of the Tall/Short Couple

An illustrated guide

Shannon Litt

·Jan 5

1. Selfies

We both think we’re perfectly framed in this shot.

We both think we’re perfectly framed in this shot.

2. Driving

“Oops, sorry honey! Forgot to put the seat back for you.”

“Oops, sorry honey! Forgot to put the seat back for you.”

3. Airplane Seating

Sitting in the exit row because the tall partner needs the extra leg room.

Sitting in the exit row because the tall partner needs the extra leg room.

4. Bed Size

(Image to scale. Kind of.)

(Image to scale. Kind of.)

If you’re in a tall/short pairing yourself, you already know these challenges well—but you also know they’re totally worth it.

And if you’ve read this far, you deserve a reward! Here’s a photo of my husband Marius and I :)

Hell’s Gate National Park in Nakuru, Kenya (2017)

Hell’s Gate National Park in Nakuru, Kenya (2017)

Coming soon: Perks of the Tall/Short Couple!

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