Body language signals that show your relationship is in trouble. You can tell a lot about a couple based on their body language. If there are problems surfacing, gestures, expressions, and body movements can give clues about how your partner is feeling. Think your relationship is in trouble? Here are some body language secrets that will help you determine the state of your relationship with your partner.
1. Your partner is distracted
How many times have you tried to engage your partner in conversation, but they don’t seem to be paying attention? They’re on their gadget, they’re fidgeting, or they’re looking somewhere else if you’re in a public place. Something could happen if they can’t focus on you.
2. Your facial expressions in photos are completely different
Have you ever noticed a couple’s photos on social media where the wife is smiling and looks so happy, but the husband looks like he’s not in the mood? Couples who are in sync have similar facial expressions when they’re having a positive experience, like when they’re taking a group photo. A partner who doesn’t show the right response may show signs of stress and discontent.
3. Your partner withdraws when you are together.
Ideally, people who are close to each other stand or sit a short distance apart when they’re together, according to Susan Constantine, author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Reading Body Language. Pulling away and keeping your distance can be a sign that there are problems in your relationship.
4. Your partner crosses their legs or arms when talking to you
In any situation or any relationship, crossing your legs or arms during a conversation or confrontation is a signal. It indicates defensiveness. According to Psychic Mechanics, a person is protecting themselves and feeling vulnerable. However, it does not always mean that there are problems in your relationship. Royals cross their legs when they sit down because it is part of their protocol or etiquette. Women also often tend to sit with their legs closed for reasons of propriety.
5. Smirk
A smirk can be perceived as a condescending facial expression in any social situation. It tells the person that you feel superior to him or her. Between couples, a smirk can indicate that one feels more dominant than the other when partners should treat each other as equals. A smirk is a red flag that couples need to resolve their issues and grievances before the situation gets worse.
6. You touch your neck when you talk to your partner
Body language experts say that when a person touches their neck or throat when discussing or trying to open up to another person, it is usually a sign of discomfort. Touching the neck is the brain’s natural response to calm down in a situation it doesn’t want to be in. It can also indicate doubt, deception, or a sense of threat.
7. Your partner’s brows furrow when you talk.
Furrowed brows indicate that your partner disagrees with what you are saying. It can also be a sign of aggression or anger. This form of body language can provoke fights and even more problems in a relationship (not to mention it causes wrinkles). Be mindful of how your expressions are expressed when you are in an intense conversation.
8. You often use your hands when you need to emphasize something.
Using hand gestures when you want to make a point can show frustration or dominance. You want your partner to do things your way, but he or she is showing signs of refusal. This can be a sign of tension in your relationship.
9. You roll your eyes when your partner speaks.
Like a smirk, this body signal can be seen as a condescending act or disrespect. Interestingly, however, in the Middle Ages, eye-rolling was considered a form of flirting. However, today it is mostly associated with signs of irritation. There are issues you need to address in your relationship if you or your partner does this frequently.
10. You don’t have eye contact with your partner.
Eye contact is such a powerful form of nonverbal language. It communicates trust and openness. People who like their partners don’t mind staring into each other’s eyes for hours. However, in normal conversation, eye contact is about focusing and listening. If your partner can’t hold your gaze or refuses to make eye contact, it may be their way of saying they’re not interested in what you have to say.
11. You don’t caress each other anymore.
Even though you continue to touch each other, if the pats have taken the place of touching and hugging, something may be wrong in your relationship. This gesture is more appropriate for friends, coworkers, and acquaintances rather than those you are close to.
12. You have no intimacy
You and your partner sleep apart and no longer have intimate moments. This physical distance is a clear sign that there may be problems in the relationship.
