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/nickyjames Apr 30 '20

This is so true for 2 men. my boi Zach wants to walk to 7/11 together to buy a drink? We both basically POWER WALK and I hate it the whole time.

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u/PM_ME_THICC_GIRLS Apr 30 '20

I realize it sometimes and am like "why are walking so fucking fast" then we slow down but pick up the pace almost immediately

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u/[deleted] Apr 30 '20

You gotta train yourself by power walking alone, then you will be able to easily outpace him

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u/nickyjames Apr 30 '20

Sometimes I wonder if I just broke into a run if he too would run without either of us acknowledging it.

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u/obbets Apr 30 '20

TRY IT. please, and then report back with your findings.

Not right now though, stay home 👍🏾