If you ever made fun of the taller girls in middle school (remember the “beanstalk” and “skyscraper” wisecracks?) the joke’s on you now. Those long, lean ladies are are all grown up, and if you don’t play your cards right, they’ll look over your head to a cooler, a more impressive guy.

Not quite sure how to break the ice with a long-legged cutie? If you have your eyes on a taller woman but your insecurities are getting the best of you, it’s time to face your fears. Our partners at HowAboutWe have made five suggestions for the right and wrong ways to approach and date a woman who is taller than you. Their recommendations include avoiding doing sneaky things to make yourself look taller (she’ll likely notice, and your discomfort will make her feel self-conscious) and acting chivalrous to help her to feel feminine around you (a major turn-on). To get the whole scoop on how to charm a statuesque woman, check out the full article on HowAboutWe.

Once you master your fear of asking her out, you still have to charm her. Find out how by reading “How to Master the First Date."