How important is height?

I (28F) met a guy (29M) via family friends (no BioData exchanged)

My family got his birth time and everything seemed to match. We met and had an amazing chemistry. Basically we had the same morals and principles, similar life goals, hobbies and more.

The only thing that is a drawback is the height. I am taller than average Indian women and he was my height or probably an inch shorter.

Honestly everything else seems so perfect that I am ready to let go this but everyone (in my family and his) point this difference out.

So I wanted to seek advice on how important is this in general? I don't wish to lose such a great match due to something superficial like this.