7 Misleading Body Language Signals Everyone in a Relationship Should Know ...

7 Misleading Body Language Signals Everyone in a Relationship Should Know ...
By Holly • Mar 10, 2025

Body language can tell us a lot about what others are feeling. However, it can easily be misinterpreted, which is why you need to be careful with your assumptions. If you only read into your partner's body language, and ignore all the other verbal clues he's given you, then you could misinterpret how he's feeling. Of course, the roles could be reversed and he could assume that you want to get far away from him when you're really hoping for a kiss. That's why it's important to realize that these body signals can be easily misinterpreted:

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1. Crossed Arms

You might cross your arms when you're cold or when you have nowhere else to put them. However, crossed arms can be misinterpreted as a sign of aggression. It's a way to close yourself off, which can make you look like you aren't interested in social interaction. So if you're on a date and are wondering why your man is keeping his distance from you, it's time to uncross those arms.

2. Narrow Eyes

You might narrow your eyes in order to see better, or even because you got something caught in your eye. However, most people will see that type of body language as a signal of anger. You might cause them to wonder what they did wrong, so if they suddenly seem like their guard is up, reassure them that you aren't upset with them.

3. Hands on Hips

You might feel comfortable resting your hands on your hips. However, some people will assume that you're feeling moody and have an attitude. Sure, it's a ridiculous assumption, but it's also a common one. However, as long as your facial features are soft, they'll realize that you don't mean any harm by resting your hands on your hips. You just need a place to put them.

4. Resting Face

Some people have resting faces that look angrier than others. It doesn't mean that you're upset at all. It's just what you naturally look like. There's nothing you can do about this, so if your man asks you why you're so upset, just reassure him that you're perfectly fine.

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5. Slouching in Your Seat

You might have back problems and slouch to feel more comfortable. However, others might assume that you're slouching in your seat, because you're beyond bored. Sit up straight if you want to reassure them that you're interested in what's going on.

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6. Propping up Your Head

Propping up your head is another piece of body language that can cause others to assume you're bored out of your mind. While you might do it to feel more comfortable, or to keep yourself awake out of tiredness, they'll assume that you have no interest in the conversation that's occurring around you.

7. Foot Tapping or Fidgeting

You might have a habit of tapping your foot and fidgeting to keep your hands busy. If that's the case, you probably don't even realize when you're doing it. However, that body language can make you look like you're bored. If you make those movements on a date, your partner might assume that you're itching to get away from them.

Body language is tricky, because it can tell you a lot about what a person is thinking, but it can also be misinterpreted fairly easily. Do you tend to contort your body into these positions, even though you're in a perfectly peaceful mood?

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Very true

Cindy. I totally agree. The way my mouth is people always think I'm mad, and the funny part is I try to smile so strangers don't approach me and say something rude and they still say I look mad.

Bitch resting face

None of this is accurate, except for number 1. Idk why people would think deeply about a comfortable position.

The corners of my mouth turn down and people are always asking why i'm angry. So annoying!

The fact that this article covers RBF makes me so happy 😂

Number 4. If you tell a guy you're "perfectly fine", you're basically saying that you're not because everyone knows that girls say they're "fine" whenever they're not.

Definitely true. It gives you this arrogant look you shouldn't give as a first impression.

Did anybody else notice the reflection on the girl's sunglasses?

I agree

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