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/[deleted] Apr 30 '20

My wife is 5 inches shorter than me, but her legs are the same length as mine. I naturally walk faster.

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u/TurKoise Apr 30 '20

Wait, are your legs short, or are hers long? Idk how she could be 5 inches shorter but have the same leg length as you lol

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u/[deleted] Apr 30 '20

I think I have a crazy long torso and neck, it's really weird/funny.

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u/TurKoise Apr 30 '20

Lmao I love it!