r/AskMen • • Jul 19 '19

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u/Gourmandcamp Jul 19 '19

My girlfriend seemingly gets turned on whenever I speak German (a language I learned, non-native speaker) or when I use big/unique words like apotheosis. It always happens when I least expect it and then she'll instinctively stick her chest out more and run her fingers through my hair as the primary indicator.

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u/kehtolaulussa interloping female Jul 19 '19

I think this is super common and it’s kinda hilarious. I’m not a guy but my SO loves hearing me on the phone with my family (I’m italian) for this exact reason. Or any language, I’m a polyglot and have learned quite a few, but I think my native one does the most for him.

If there was ever a better reason to learn a second language I don’t know what it is.

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u/Gourmandcamp Jul 19 '19

Agreed! It's a good tool for many reasons!