You guys are missing the point, it's not just dating
It's other prospects like the workplace. Taller men get hired more, get taken more seriously, etc. Shorter men also just get mocked more, depending on where you live, work, etc. Which can take a mental toll on you, even if you are resilient

this is why some short brehs can be a lose cannon
Short men can eat dating wise, like you said, and we know that. But even as you guys alluded too, it takes more effort.
Not everybody has an infectious personality off the bat, they got to develop that and it takes time.
Again, I'm not even advocating for surgery - if I were in his spot, I'd try to improve my personality, put on muscle, and do some affirmations and shyt - I'm just saying that this is more complicated than we let on a bit. I got sympathy for the dude