A great thread! Kudos to all of your posts! Very encouraging and helpful to all who read the thread. I used to teach guitar as a full-time gig. Fingers come in all lengths and sizes. Find a way to make it work for you. A DECENT GUITAR TO PLAY: that makes all the difference in the world! The lower the action, the easier it is to fret notes and chords. Ask a friend who plays or your instructor to help you select a guitar. Get it "SET UP" by a professional at your local music store to get the action and intonation right. Keep practicing! I am still a work in progress.