Cheryl Cole and Tre Holloway
The mutual status thing didn’t work with Ashley so Cheryl seems to have picked a more housetrained chap and made him look as though he’s in charge. Tre is adopting (or being allowed to adopt) a dominant, leadership stance as he strides ahead looking strong and purposeful, towing a slightly more submissive Cheryl in his wake. His hand is firmly on top in the clasp, suggesting he’s both protecting and steering her which...
more Cheryl Cole and Tre Holloway
The mutual status thing didn’t work with Ashley so Cheryl seems to have picked a more housetrained chap and made him look as though he’s in charge. Tre is adopting (or being allowed to adopt) a dominant, leadership stance as he strides ahead looking strong and purposeful, towing a slightly more submissive Cheryl in his wake. His hand is firmly on top in the clasp, suggesting he’s both protecting and steering her which means she can adopt a less active look.
Why it works: The status balance can be a tricky one in reality and not all girls want what they know they can control. On the plus side their matching smiles suggest Tre knows how to make Cheryl laugh.
Image: REX
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