4 out of my 6 relationship partners were taller than me. From that I would say I'm drawn to taller.
For me there is a certain sense of security being in the shadow of a taller man. Most taller men are feared and therefore shown greater respect. As his property that fear/respect is shown to me.
It only becomes an issue if that person also has greater mass and a temper. Trust me - that never ends well.
10 inches isn't that big of a difference in height.
But then the on going joke is that I would date Sasquatch... I tend to amuse everyone with my preference for tall hairy men... Taller and hairy appears to be my thing.
I don't know your luck with men, however if you are throwing out there your feelings about that love conquers all crap (that is a crap statement, hardly the truth at all - lust conquers all, love not so much) Then you most likely have other issues with this fellow and are fixating on the obvious (his height) and turning that particular mole hill into a mountain to address the other half known perhaps unknown 'issues' you have with him.
I suspect your gut is telling you that he is not a potential mate and you can't put your finger on the real issue.
I strongly urge you to listen to your gut. Go with it. There is something there troubling to you.
Be good to you.