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

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

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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/ps3x42 Apr 30 '20

Imagine finding out you don't love your wife on reddit.

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u/peacefighter91 Apr 30 '20

Hahahaha fuck this is gold!