I lied about my height because it was easier than telling the truth

I am 5'2" (157cm) and my partner at the time was 5'6" (168cm). honestly, it's not a big deal, but she was very proud of her height and it was a big deal to her. the first time she asked me my height I **TOLD HER SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL NO MATTER HOW TALL SHE WAS AND THAT I LOVED HER ANYWAY**. she kind of seemed annoyed and asked again. I was afraid that telling the truth would upset her, so I lied and said 5'4" (162cm). she seemed happy with that. I don't think she was trying to be mean or anything, she just seemed to like being taller than me, idk. **THERE WAS NO REASON FOR ME TO LIE**. I did it anyway, just to make her happy.<br><br>we stayed together for about **10 YEARS**. the first time she found out my lie was on our first road trip together, when we got our height measured at one of those machines in a mall. I was devastated that she found out my lie and I didn't know what to do. by that time **THERE WAS NO REASON FOR ME TO LIE**. I did it anyway, just to save face. I just brushed off the whole thing and told her that I'm actually 5'5" (165cm). **SHE WAS OK WITH THAT**. I was honestly expecting a much bigger reaction. for the rest of our relationship, she thought I was 5'5" (165cm).<br><br>for the rest of our relationship, I felt a little embarrassed about it. I honestly don't think she would've cared if I told her the truth. I think the embarrassment was just from feeling like a dumbass for lying for no reason. looking back on it, **THERE WAS NO REASON FOR ME TO LIE**. but I was young and stupid, I guess. I was afraid that she'd make fun of me and dump me, but that never ended up happening.<br><br>not sure how I feel overall. maybe I'm just stupid, idk. i feel like i was overthinking it and it was a big mistake. also i guess my partner at the time was pretty shallow if she cared that much about height.<br><br>for anyone reading this, **THERE IS NO REASON TO LIE**