Body language, as everyone knows, is one thing that can give you more information than just mere words if one knows how to read them. A simple sigh, rolling of the eyes, rubbing one's forehead can be signs of annoyance. A wry smile, the specific way a person leans towards or away from another person can mean a whole slew of things. There are even professionals that appear on News programs such as Good Morning America that will tell you what they think these things mean which will later have you going about town analyzing each and every person to see if you can "read" them correctly.
However, there really isn't a way one can be fluent in reading a person's body language. One can try but the truth can only be revealed if the person you are reading admits to what they are trying to say. Asking my boyfriend if he is upset or annoyed with me after I see him sigh, rub his forehead, and roll his eyes at me will always result in a "no" and then some excuse. I know the truth, or I want to know the truth, so I'll pressure him more into telling me what is wrong which will only lead to a mild argument. Eventually I find that it isn't worth my energy asking so now I find ways to keep him from making those motions that now annoy me to no end.
I think it is very important to know and understand what it is that your partner is saying even if it is through actions rather than words. Some actions can be very complicated and when asked what they mean by it, the person may be too afraid to admit the truth or unsure of what you are referring to. In the end, we are all finding ourselves learning a whole new language.
Have there been motions or actions that got on your nerves because you couldn't figure out what they mean?
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It's like playing poker xD
I try not to put on my poker face when I'm with my guy. But I do with so many other people.
@amyetta619@xanga - Ah, I never thought to put it that way.