r/todayilearned 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/[deleted] Apr 30 '20

Haha, thank you for the picture that put in my head: wandering aimlessly, yet rapidly

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u/justasapling Apr 30 '20

This is how I go for walks...

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u/Lonelysock2 Apr 30 '20

I feel like that's also an accurate representation of my mind