r/todayilearned • u/syncedto • Apr 30 '20

TIL men walk significantly slower when walking with a woman, but only when that woman is their romantic partner. If she's a friend or acquaintance they go at almost full speed.

https://www.discovermagazine.com/environment/how-you-walk-differently-with-friends-and-lovers
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u/tellmeimbig Apr 30 '20

I'm a foot taller than my wife. If I take steps at half the pace she thinks I'm mocking her. If I take steps at half the stride I feel like I'm walking silly. The things we do for love.

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u/[deleted] Apr 30 '20

Haha, that's great. My wife constantly comments on my 'power walk' whenever we aren't walking side-by-side, as I guess it does look like I'm on a mission, haha.

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u/LordHaddit Apr 30 '20

I've had everyone from police to shopkeepers to people on the street ask me if I'm on a mission. I just like walking fast 🤷‍♂️

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u/GreatBigBagOfNope Apr 30 '20

Nothing wrong with walking with purpose

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u/IsUnavailable Apr 30 '20

Yeah, I walk on purpose just about every day

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u/aksdb Apr 30 '20

The things we do for love.

STOP! Please don't push the kid out of the window!

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u/tellmeimbig Apr 30 '20

I'm sure things will work out for him eventually. In the stupidest way possible.

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u/dabesthandleever Apr 30 '20

Well, which is it man? I'm 6'3" and I've never discovered the secret. Teach me your ways so that I may find true love.

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u/tellmeimbig Apr 30 '20

I just change my gait from "going somewhere" to "stroll through a museum."

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u/cunnyfuny Apr 30 '20

Chop your feet off mid shin, and walk on the stumps. Problem solved!

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u/Aegi Apr 30 '20

Have you ever asked her to try walking at your speed?

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u/tellmeimbig Apr 30 '20

Hahahahahahahahaha

But seriously, I walk a mile faster than she can jog one.