>>149107451Messi is a bad example because he probably would have a hard time. He's actually autistic. Him and his wife met when they were kids as well. But I think they only started dating after he was well known. So overall, not the best of examples.
Now, (you) shouldn't really care about height (unless it's on the topic of self defense). You can't change it. And if a chick doesn't want you because of it, then that's that. As long as she didn't treat you in a rude manner, it is just a preference. I have a friend who's 5'1 and he's one of the dudes who's most had sex in our friend group. I sincerely have no idea on how he does it. He's not in shape either, he's got quite the belly.
But yeah, I've received more shit due to my height from other men than from women. Like, only 1 chick I've approached thought I was too short for her, and to be fair she was 5'10 (although I did get with another chick who was 5'10 too soo).