Basic Body Language and Dating

Wouldn’t it be easier to date if you knew exactly what the other person was thinking? That would certainly eliminate much of the frustration and insecurity associated with the courtship ritual. Luckily there are subtle clues that tell you what the other person is thinking. Sometimes a person’s body can’t help but give away a few secrets, and other times you can do things on purpose to signal how you feel. Whether you realize it or not, body language plays a huge role in dating and those who are able to decipher the code can have a great advantage.

The eyes have it

Someone’s eyes will tell you almost everything you need to know about the situation. If you see a person looking at you from across the room, then you know you they are interested right there. You should always quickly glance back a few times to make sure that their initial look wasn’t a mistake. And if not, you can surely approach them being fairly certain that’s what they want. When you are engaged in conversation with a possible soulmate then make sure to keep the eye contact going - it can be like casting a love spell on the other person. You can also tell a lot about how the other person feels if they don’t maintain eye contact. If they constantly look around at the table, the wall, their glass, or anywhere but in your eyes you can be fairly certain they aren’t engaged in the moment. Use your eyes to either say “back off buddy” or “I want to find my soulmate, come on over”.

Body Positioning

It’s always a good sign when you’re talking with someone and they are facing you with an open posture. This means they are interested in what you have to say and are inviting you into their personal space. Also look to see how their legs and feet are positioned. If their feet are pointed towards you, and their legs are slightly opened it means you have their complete attention and they feel comfortable in your presence. You can reciprocate this interest by leaning in and showing that you are really listening to what they have to say.

On the other hand, it’s never a good thing if the other person is tilted away from you in a stilted position with their arms crossed. There’s definitely a big difference and you’ll surely be able to tell the difference between a hostile and a soulmate. Some times you don't need online dating tips at all to see how a person feels about you.

Flirting

A lot of flirting can be done by how you act and what you do, and you can signal a lot with your actions alone. If a woman is constantly playing with her hair or brushing it with her hands, she is trying to draw attention to it. The same thing applies if her hands are caressing her own neck while drawing your eye to her chest. You can also tell a lot by seeing if her eyes are dilated or not, and even breathing patterns will change slightly if she’s excited. And then there are the more obvious sings such as a gentle touch of your arm, or brushing your leg with her own.

If you are a guy, it’s useful to know these signs so you can be aware if you notice them. And if you see a total lack of any of these things, you might have to reassess your true love standing with this person.

If you are a woman, you should be aware of these things and see if you’re doing any of them subconsciously. If you are, then you might be interested in the guy. And if you’re doing them on purpose, then try to limit it to situations where you have genuine feelings for the guy. It might be fun to tease once in a while, but leading a guy on with a bunch of body signals even though you aren’t really interested is a bit cruel. Overall, start paying attention to these little factors and see for yourself if they are true. You might be shocked and pretty amused at how consistent humans are with following body language rules.