A couple in Ho Chi Minh City with a 43 cm height difference turns everyday moments into heartwarming comedy, showing love comes in all sizes.
Falling in love and marrying a man who stands 1.96 meters tall has brought more than a few comedic situations for a woman in Ho Chi Minh City. Together, they’ve had to carefully coordinate every detail of daily life to ensure comfort and harmony.
Love at first sight
The couple felt a connection at first sight
The love story of Vo Thi Bao Ngoc (born 1994, a counselor and educator for special-needs children) and Trinh Minh Hai (born 1991, a physical education lecturer), who now live and work in Ho Chi Minh City, once went viral on social media for their 43 cm height difference - Bao Ngoc is 1.53 m tall, Minh Hai is 1.96 m.
Their TikTok channel, dedicated to sharing funny and endearing moments from their daily life as a “mismatched height” couple, has attracted 9.6 million likes and hundreds of thousands of followers.
Bao Ngoc and Minh Hai met for the first time in 2017 at a café in Ho Chi Minh City. With just a passing glance, Hai was struck by Ngoc’s radiant smile and bright, wide eyes. Ngoc, on the other hand, was instantly smitten by the upright figure of Hai sitting in the corner of the shop.
Ngoc’s friend, fascinated by Hai’s towering height, asked for his number and connected via social media. From that friend’s profile, Hai spent half a day tracking down Ngoc’s account and messaged her directly.
“When he texted me, I was talking with my friend about him. My friend said, if there’s mutual interest, just go for it - so I was confident enough to get to know him,” Ngoc recalled.
Since they already had feelings for each other, their courtship went smoothly. From the beginning, they took their relationship seriously and soon introduced each other to their families.
Their height difference makes their love even more special
Ngoc’s mother was surprised by her towering future son-in-law, while Hai’s mother was equally stunned by his petite future daughter-in-law.
“But no one really cared about the height difference because Hai is extremely tall compared to everyone, not just me,” Ngoc said.
Over two years of dating, the couple encountered many funny situations. Whenever they went out together, their noticeable height difference often made them the center of attention.
One New Year’s Eve, while celebrating on a packed pedestrian street, people around them constantly asked about Hai’s height.
“It was like everyone felt they had to ask before the moment passed. I guess seeing someone so tall in a crowd just sparks curiosity,” Ngoc laughed.
A uniquely funny marriage
The couple married in 2019.
On their wedding photo shoot, Ngoc didn’t just stand on a chair like other brides - she had to stand on a table to match her groom’s height. Throughout the shoot, they either posed sitting or Ngoc stood on elevated surfaces while Hai bent his knees to appear shorter.
“We can’t take standing selfies because of the height difference. When we want couple shots, we either sit down or ask someone else to take them. And I can’t put my arm around him when we stand,” Ngoc said.
After the wedding, their contrasting statures continued to lead to humorous adjustments. Ngoc’s mother had to raise the door frames and build a separate 3-meter-high bathroom for Hai. At Hai’s house, the showerhead had to be lowered to suit his petite wife.
In their own home, everything had to be arranged creatively to suit both partners. The kitchen counter was built higher, and they use a large mop so Hai can clean more comfortably. Meanwhile, other household items were chosen to suit Ngoc’s height.
Their home is cleverly arranged to accommodate both heights.
The couple always love and understand each other deeply. Photos provided by the couple.
“When we cook, we work together flexibly to avoid trouble. We put careful thought into decorating, choosing furniture, and designing the space to ensure both of us are comfortable,” Ngoc shared.
Over the past six years, instead of seeing their difference as a challenge, Ngoc finds joy in what it brings. With Hai by her side, she always feels protected - in every sense.
“I look tiny when I walk next to him. Every time we cross the street, I feel safe. His broad arms feel warm and secure. To me, our height difference sometimes even highlights our love - it makes it more unique,” she said.
Minh Hai treats his wife with love and understanding, never placing unreasonable expectations on her. For Ngoc, each day spent with him is sweet and comforting.
“On my birthday, he was away on a business trip. I thought he might forget or be too busy to plan anything.
But he had already prepared everything. He bought a gift and asked my mom to give it to me, ordered a cake, and video called me at midnight so we could blow out the candles together. He even remembered exactly what cake flavor I liked,” she recalled.
The couple has committed to listening and understanding each other with sincerity. Being together has helped them mature in work and in life. Through each other, they’ve learned how to love the right way - and how to spread that warmth to those around them.