How does your S.O. sit?
You will know how to spot a confident and relaxed sitting posture: it’s one where your S.O. is leaning back with their legs unfolded and slightly open. If your partner is a bit more insecure, they will probably have their arms and legs folded in.
One of the most common sitting positions you could pay attention to is sitting with your legs splayed open. This shows confidence and even personal attraction. Also, sitting with legs tightly crossed shows that someone is closed off, nervous, or even unreceptive. Crossed ankles could show that your S.O. is calm.
Fidgeting
If your partner fidgets while sitting or standing, it might be a sign of anxiety, boredom, or, worse, irritation. You also want to pay attention to any fiddling with the hands or any other objects.
How your partner touches or holds their head
If your partner tilts their head, then this means they are showing increased interest in you and what you’re saying. Moreover, if you notice your S.O. touching their face or even playing with their hair, it might be a sign that your partner is feeling comfortable.
If you see your partner covering up their face or even holding their head in their hands, then this might show that they are dealing with anxiety, stress, or embarrassment.
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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
Just below the first paragraph, on the left, is a line of numbers. These page numbers to be clicked on. Try it.
Very disrespectful!
When my partner would go to the bathroom while using her phone, is her way of seeking privacy. She always puts the screen down when not using her phone. She won’t show me her photos. She whispers a lot while using her mobile. Here’s the biggest one: I can hear a man whispering to her while I’m on the phone with her and she whispers back. They eventually will be together intimately during the phone call.
Some other body language: eyes rolling upward; mouth in a pout; clenched fist; fingers like claws; searching for cutlery in the kitchen…