I think that in order for a woman to be invested and pursue, the man needs to have the higher SMV. And a big component of the man's SMV is height.
Height, money, clout. Have 2.
So therefore, the bigger the height gap in your advantage, the more leeway you would have for your mistakes or underdevelopment of other areas.
Stranger danger with dating apps goes away when Chad, Tyrone, Enrique, Vishnu, and Hiroshi ask her out. If you're sub 6 feet, pulling up in a Benz could help.
Three years ago, I was at the beginning stages of an LTR with a woman my height (5'11"). But due to some work related stress and other issues, she broke off with me. While height wasn't the main issue, It definitely is a factor when a woman decides whether she wants to be with you or not.
For protection. She broke it off with you because I asked her out. I'm 6'2, not completely a Tyrone, but have a nicely modded Lexus...and some powerful pipe. I worked the hell out of her. Point is, she found a perceived better deal. Getting a woman boils down to what she's looking for at the time you shoot your shot.
I also went on a date with a woman that was 6'2'' a few months ago, out of curiosity (I am 5'11''). And even though we had a great date and we knew each other's heights beforehand, she ghosted afterwards (She did mention that she was looking for 6'5''+). So height is a pretty big deal in a woman's eyes.
A first date didn't go great unless she's excited to go on a second date, and actually shows up. I dated a woman who was 6'2 and from my hometown. But it fizzled for me when I noticed the texts lessened, then her FB status was In a relationship. I deleted her contact info. 2 months later she married the guy. He was 6'4. A month after, they got divorced. New Year's 2022 after the ball dropped, she's trying to reconcile with me. I told her to invite me over, she did...I destroyed all 3 holes. A week later, I was in a relationship (still in it today). She blew a gasket. Point is, have value and self-respect.