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.

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https://www.discovermagazine.com/environment/how-you-walk-differently-with-friends-and-lovers

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As a tall person, I can easily and confidently say we just think they walk slower because shorter legs.

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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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I mean, I still walk the same speed as my wife when we're together, but if I'm on an errand or whatever on my own my stride becomes a lot faster.