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Usually a small male who feels the need to make up for his lack of height, ironically a big insecurity.

Common side effects:

Aggressiveness
Irritation
Arrogance

Doucheness
Cockiness ( often mistaken for confidence)
Feeling of inadequacy

Feeling of incompleteness
Lash outs
Feeling of not being respected

Paranoia (wonders if everyone thinks less of him)
Tough facial expressions (no smiles, raised brows)

Speaking with a deeper voice than usual
Being offended easily with a simple question

Walking with chest out

short man Syndrome (SMS) can have an impact on the friends and family of the person affected with SMS. Usually, taller patient men are nice enough to allow the affected individual to go through his episodes of insecurities at Christmas parties, gatherings, events, dinner, etc. This is allowed because the taller, patient, and kind man is smart enough to understand the serious effects that short man Syndrome can have.

short man Syndrome side effects is usually not seen and cannot be detected by women. Women have been known to interpret some of the side effects listed above as authentic and genuine.
Wife: my sister will be here and she’s bringing her boyfriend Eddie

Husband: oh ok, I’ll just remember to be patient with him because.. well.. you know

Wife: I told you before lol, short man syndrome isn’t a thing!

Husband: i don’t expect you to understand but trust me I know what I’m talking about
by ABetterProviderThanYou December 27, 2022
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