30 Body Language Cues That Show Your Relationship Is In A Mess (4 of 6)

Licking their lips while talking

If you really want to get an honest answer out of your partner about the status of your relationship, pay close attention to their lips while they’re talking. If their lips are pursed, it can be a sign of anxiety or the fact that they are withholding something from you. Add to that the fact that our mouth becomes dry when we are nervous, and we lick our lips as a result while we try to find the right words.

Hands are always in the pockets

If you notice your partner’s hands are in the pockets when you’re having a conversation with them, it is a very clear sign that they are trying to hide something from you. According to body language experts, liars often try to keep their hands hidden, or still. This is precisely why when someone is trying to hide the truth, they’ll keep their hands in their pockets, or behind their back.

Physical distance is large

In a relationship, the distance your partner maintains with you says a lot about the status of your relationship. People who are truly in love with each other don’t shy away from being as close to their partner as possible. On the other hand, when you dislike a person, you will subconsciously try to maintain as much physical distance as you can. So, if you are worried about your relationship status, pay close attention to how far (or close) your significant other is while enjoying your company.

Crossed arms

Just like with keeping hands in one’s pockets, crossing arms while talking to a person signifies that the person is not comfortable with sharing everything, and is trying to hide something. For people who are in love, they trust their significant other and opening the stomach to them is a big sign of that. On the other hand, when a person crosses their arms, it covers the stomach area and gives a clear signal that things are not working great in that relationship.

Not making eye contact

It is not always necessary to make 24/7 eye contact with your significant other to be in love, but when your partner is trying to avoid eye contact at all costs, there is something amiss in your relationship. If a person avoids eye contact, it could only mean two things – either they are lying and they don’t want you to find out, or they are simply not having any emotional connection with you. Both these scenarios aren’t good for a relationship, and this is why you should pay close attention to whether or not your partner makes any eye contact with you.