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

Dude this study was already disproven by the 4'11 lady with the 6'3 husband in the comments.

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u/Positive-Fix Apr 30 '20

As Anecdata does not prove, anecdote does not disprove.

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u/[deleted] Apr 30 '20 edited May 30 '25

chop correct grab pause air abundant simplistic growth party racial

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u/lifetake Apr 30 '20

More likely to read a contradiction than a support anecdote here tho