Height is somewhat important to me. I will date men that are shorter but I would not marry one or get real serious with him. I am 5'10 and I prefer a man to be at least 6'0 tall (6'2 or 6'3 would be perfect). I have a male friend who is 5'8. I hang out with him because he is generous with his money. If he were a cheapskate I would not give him the time of day. I know it sounds terrible, but that's just the way it is.
I respect your honesty. For the record, I am 6'1" (about 6'5" if I combed my afro out)