[ericmcer]

You can't be unattractive and then hit the gym for a few months and put on a collared shirt and be hot. Better looking than before sure, but not beautiful. It is a nice myth for people to comfort themselves with I guess. It is also viewed as unattractive to 'try really hard' when it comes to physical appearance so you can have the reverse affect if your efforts to make yourself attractive are too blatant.

[swat535]

Yea exactly, no amount of exercising will change your height as a man or the way you look.

E.g All else being equal, you're going to have a hard time finding a partner if you are 5'5 male.

Unfortunately, unattractive people will have to put in a lot more effort to succeed in life, especially with regards to dating.

[driven20]

I'm 5'5. Working out won't change your height but it definitely changes the way you look. I have a beautiful girlfriend. I also have been compliment plenty of times on the way my clothes fit and how I'm in great shape.

Yes, being short sucks, but it sucks not being born a millionaire too. No reason to be down about it.

If you think being short sucks, try being short AND bitter.