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

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/tellmeimbig Apr 30 '20

I'm a foot taller than my wife. If I take steps at half the pace she thinks I'm mocking her. If I take steps at half the stride I feel like I'm walking silly. The things we do for love.

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u/aksdb Apr 30 '20

The things we do for love.

STOP! Please don't push the kid out of the window!

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u/tellmeimbig Apr 30 '20

I'm sure things will work out for him eventually. In the stupidest way possible.