Why tall women are so insecure about height
Not all tall women are insecure about height. Some tall women actually enjoy being tall and stand out. As far as me, I have moments when I do enjoy being tall, but I also have moments when I wish I was shorter. Maybe because of my shy personality and desire to blend in I wish I was shorter.
Most women are insecure about height because of issues of femininity. Being tall, strong and powerful doesn't sound very feminine to a woman. Tall height seems more of a masculine feature to a tall woman.
Also, if a woman is not only tall but also large, it could give her even more masculine sense of herself. Some women enjoy being strong and masculine, but many desire to be gentle and feminine. Just because a woman looks feminine, it doesn't always mean that she feels the same too. This is where all insecurities come from and this is where desire for taller men is born.
More about insecurities about height
Another issue with being tall comparing to being short is that a short woman can put on high heels if she desires to be tall...but a 6ft tall woman can't decrease her no matter how much she wants to! 6ft tall women will always stand out no matter whether we want it or not. That's why people will always comment "Wow! You are so tall!!" whether we want it or not...Shorter women have a lot more choice and flexibility about it.
If you are a tall woman you can somewhat relate to what I'm trying to explain. If you are short but masculine woman, you can understand too that issues of femininity is the only objection with our looks. Anyone who is much different has felt self conscious sometimes.
The same goes for short men, they wouldn't mind to be much taller because it would give important masculine traits that they desire.
For a tall woman, hearing a little child yealling out "You are a giant!" doesn't make her feel any more attractive or feminine.
Tall women and insecurities
Other issues associated with insecurities and height is dating. Most women whether they are tall or short want a man who is at least taller than her. Tall women often wonder if a short man will find her attractive and won't mind that she is so tall. Women want men like them and tall women do worry sometimes if a man will find her attractive based on her height, especially if a man is fairly short.
If you meet a tall woman, remember that she could be insecure about her looks or extra attention her height draws to her, so be nice to her and don't joke so much. It's not funny when someone jokes on someone looks even if it's height. "How's the weather up there" doesn't sound very exciting or funny to many tall women (or tall men).
So, be sensitive enough to make a tall woman feel good for her own sake. She would give you more attention if you come up and talk about something other than her height. If you gain her trust, she would be more than willing to talk about her height with you, but it gets really tiring to talk to strangers about it.