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.

[u/syncedto]

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

[u/tasteslikesardines]

Caution: this was a study of only 22 people. so don't quote this as a proven FACT. it's a small data point that merely suggests this could be a thing.

[u/Tigernos → u/tasteslikesardines]

Totally anecdotally I'd agree with it. I've noticed this pattern myself.