The arms and hands
Clenched fists and crossed arms could imply your partner is getting defensive about something. You should try to pay attention to this, especially if you are fighting about something or you’re asking your partner to do something.
But if your S.O.’s arms are lightly crossed or even folded across their stomach in a sitting position, then this means that your significant other is feeling safe and relaxed. If you notice them holding out their hands with their palms facing upward or even outward, they might be doing so because they are relaxed, willing to communicate, and very open.
If you notice your S.O. standing with their feet shoulder-width apart or standing up straight and having an open posture, they might try to demonstrate more confidence and power. On a similar note, if your partner stands with their hands on their hips, they must be feeling more confident.
If you notice them standing slumped down, legs crossed, or hands in their pockets, they probably feel tense, sad, or embarrassed about something.
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Great information. However, one thing was ignored or missed probably because the time of when this was written, but I don’t think cell phone usage should be ignored.
Cell phone usage has nothing to do with body language!
Yes, cell phone usage is absolutely a part of body language.
At best, it’s simply due to screen addiction.
At worst, it means the person’s phone content is more interesting and important to them than their partner, and/or it’s their escape from a partner they’re no longer interested in or feel connected to for whatever their reasons are.
It absolutely DOES!! If someone spends all their time looking at the phone while with you, they’re OBVIOUSLY not with you!!!
Wake up Dave, cell phone usage has everything to do with body language. These devices have
taken control of this generation affecting every part your life. Any person who ignores the spouse
and family while wasting time on the phone is a fool.
I agree with Sherri. When somebody is on their cell they are saying the other person is not important that the phone is more important. First off that in itself is a rude habit, end of story…
Thank you!! You are validating my frustration. My husband ignores me and gets angry when I ask him at 2:30 am to turn it off!
I agree.
Cell phones are a part of “body language”? Odd. What part of the body is the phone? Should I make sure the physician examines my phone as a part of my next annual physicals?
“Objects” (like cell phones) can become a crucial part of body language and should be ignored…especially if your partner is hurling one at you!
Cell phone usage while ignoring a person is rude and inconsiderate and impolite. It is about etiquette not body language.
nothing is listed WHATS UP WITH THAT
Very disrespectful!