I agree with what all the comments said.

On my records, I'm 5'2". In reality, I'm 5' 1.5". Is it a big deal? Well, in terms of BMI - yes, because that could mean the difference between whether I'm at high-risk of severe disease or not, and whether I'm eligible for certain prevention meds or vaccines or not.

But in terms of relationships, it's not that big of a deal at all. Also, as we age, we shrink. Our bones don't have as much strength as we age, and our slouching might also make our backs curve more. The notice of that change doesn't really occur until past your 60s, but it could still affect you.

There are cosmetic surgeries that could break bones in your legs if you want to gain that extra height, but I've heard of that phenomenon among "little people," who are typically shorter than 4 feet 10 inches. I can understand why little people might feel the need to do this painful procedure, too, but it doesn't help little people with the health issues they have because of their abnormally low height.

If you are above 4 feet 10 inches, you are still considered within normal-height range, I believe. I'm not sure what the cutoff is for being considered a "little person."

If you are struggling with things like workplace accommodations, male urinals being too tall in certain male bathroom settings, etc., I could see how that could be an issue. I can also see how gender stereotypes on masculinity could factor in on your overall self-esteem and mental health as a cisgendered male person. For that, I'm sorry that society does that to you. It's wrong, and it's harmful. I can see how your feelings are valid, insofar that you are really concerned with what that means for you personally, and how you relate to a world that is so often judgmental, cold, harsh, and stereotypical in their relations.

That said, I agree with what everyone else here says. I will also add that your true friends and your true mate will love you for you - height, brains, abilities, disabilities, and all. The best way to attract others to you is to be confident in who you are. You might understand your limitations in a sense, but you don't have to feel down about it at all. You just simply acknowledge it and, perhaps, even become empowered by standing up for those who are short.

You are beautiful as you are - handsome, and all! Please don't beat yourself up about who you are and how you were born.