Non-verbal communication in intimate relationships

1. Non-verbalcommunication in intimate relationships By: Lorah Greer

2. Inside a woman's head The first, most primal part of the brain is the brain stem, which controls various processes such as breathing, heartbeat and the fight or flight response.

3. The Mind The second part of the brain, wrapped around the basic brain stem and having evolved later, is the limbic brain. Although it sounds very technical, the limbic brain is simply responsible for women's core emotional experiences including lust, desire and attraction. And that's what men are interested in.

4. The 5 important cues For Her

5. How you say your words is more important than the actual words themselves. You want your voice to sound rich and full, soothing and warm. You should avoid sounding whispery and raspy, nasal and thin, whining and grating. #1 The Sexy Voice

6. The reason to smile is simple. A smile shows that you're an open, friendly and relaxed person. A smile says without words, "I'm in a good mood. I'm enjoying myself.” A smile is inviting saying, “Won’t you join me?” #2 The Warm Smile

7. Eye contact is one of your most powerful tools. Your eyes can do far more talking than your words. They can make a woman feel uneasy and excited, and women use it as a huge measure of your self-confidence. #3 The Powerful Eye Contact

8. Good body language and posture communicates strength, comfort and sexiness while poor posture communicates nervous energy and lack of confidence. Body language plays a very important part in the message. #4 The Seductive Posture

9. Study after study has demonstrated that a woman's sense of smell is much more powerful than a man's. In fact, with certain kinds of scents, a woman's sense of smell is up to 100 times more powerful than a man's.  #5 The Sexy Scent

10. The 5 important cues That He Often Mistakes

11. Studies show that most men can not tell if a women is flirting with them or not. They find themselves reacting inappropriatley. #1 Flirting or Not

12. Some studies suggest that men have sex is the motivating factor in dating. They often come out as to forward and are intimidating. #2 Programed For Sex

13. Men often seem somewhat overbearing. They over compensate shyness with being to forward and it often is not well taken. #3 They’re Too Outspoken

14. Study show that men who are too direct can be misjudged as cocky or arrogant, where as men who are indirect can leave their partner as feeling at fault. #4 Being Direct (or Lack of)

15. Taking the initiative is something women always complain men don’t do enough of. Women want you to step up to the plate, have been paying attention, and make a good solid decision. Women want a leader, not a follower, and a good leader can make decisions as well as listen to the group, and show them that their input is valuable. #5 Taking The Initiative

16. Interpreting Body Language And Common Misconceptions

17. The Misinterpretation Often preening, and fidgeting can be misread. A simple twisting of the hair can be a signal of flirting. Where as it was merely a nervous habit. A rolling .of the eyes can mean frustration but, it was intended to be a motion of seduction.

18. Conclusion Although non verbal cues are often misconstrued they are an essential part of are conversation. They convey more of a message then there verbal counterparts. We would be at a lost without them.

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