Understanding Body Language

"When you love, you wish to do things for. You wish to sacrifice for. You wish to serve."-------Ernest Hemingway

This may sound a paradox to the previous chapter you’ve read. It’s not. I mentioned that the best way to solve a problem is to talk it over. Yeah, that is right, but you also have to take note that your spouse might not want to speak up on times.

There are times that they prefer to stay silent for so many reasons. Have you heard that 80 percent of communication is nonverbal? Surprised? That is why nonverbal communication is considered extremely important.

As they say “a picture is worth a thousand words”. You have to express yourself properly. Relate to your spouse personally. It is one way to master the art of reading your spouse’s body language.

Communication is very effective in a deep level than just talking and listening. These levels are: relating, understanding and caring. Of course what you have heard is good but it’s not enough.

All people want to know that they have been understood. Body language will tell you quickly whether or not you are getting through to your spouse. It takes a lot or practice to be a good reader (body language). Please take note that this is very important.

She’s singing when she opens the door for me. She’s beaming. I could see the smile stretch on her luscious lips. Wow! Life is so great!

You can actually tell if people are with you or if they’re not. It is obvious sometimes by what they say. They will interrupt you in mid-sentence. They will say quick words like uh-huh or something in the like. They will jump in as soon as there is a pause, or they will quickly change the topic, usually about themselves.

One of the body language signs that show people are not listening, is when they become restless. They play with their hands. They lose eye contact. In short they lose interest in talking to you.