GREENSBORO, N.C. — This morning, we’re celebrating National Kiss and Make-Up Day. But, sometimes, words aren’t enough to mend a broken relationship. Body language can also play a crucial role in making up.
Knowing their baseline is important before looking for body language signs that your partner is ready to make up. Baseline body language is a person’s typical posture, gestures, movements, voice, speech patterns, and facial expressions in non-threatening situations. Knowing your partner’s baseline behavior is like a unique fingerprint that can help you identify someone’s feelings. Knowing their baseline behavior makes it easier to know when something isn’t quite right or when you’re feeling okay.
Suppose your partner’s baseline is typically touchy-feely. But, after an argument, they shut down and keep their hands to themselves, and then you know that something is off. However, after some time, they might start moving closer to you. Or not pull away when you approach them. This is a good indication that they’re warming up. Other body language cues suggest they’re ready to make up: eye contact, touch, open body language where they’re facing you, uncrossed arms and legs, and genuine smiles. Again, compare these signals to their baseline.
If you see these signs in your partner, talk to them with empathy and understanding. Avoid blaming or accusing your partner, and try to focus on repairing.
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