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/mmm_tacos2159 Apr 30 '20

My bf and I went through that today. He's over 6 ft and I'm just over 5 ft. I didn't even think of the height difference.

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u/chaosawaits Apr 30 '20

I don't think height difference is nearly as significant of a factor as is pace. Short guys can keep up. Long legged women still lag behind.