by Kim Pritchett

Created on: February 03, 2007   Last Updated: April 23, 2007

Verbal communication is obviously a necessary tool in any type of relationship. But non-verbal communication is proof of strength, security, and soul. The ability to communicate through body language and facial expressions is a huge factor in many relationships. Whether these connections occur between family members, friends, spouses, or sometimes even strangers. How can we as humans truly detect words and emotions through non-verbal cues? A simple rapid eye movement from a loved one can signify disappointment, love, or joy upon every other emotion in the book. When people are able to have conversations (if not in full, at least enough to get a point across) with another individual, it exemplifies the centrifugal forces that two people share. Again, whether they be emotionally close to each other or not. Many people claim they can "feel people out" or "catch vibes", but how many of us can REALLY do it? To some extent, everyone can simply based on our societal knowledge that a smile upon making initial eye contact with someone means "hello." It is a universal factor that allows everyone to share some sort non-verbal communication. But as far as being used in relationships, one must wonder how this phenomenon really happens.

Is it how long you have known the person? Is it how many hours a day the couple spends together? Is it a base of shared interests? Is it the setting? What are the defining aspects that make non-verbal communication work?
How is it that I can look at my boyfriend and nine out of ten times know what he will say before anything has even happened? Whether we are watching t.v., driving, eating dinner, or just laying down together, we play off of each other's body language. The ability of reading him so well gives me the power to finish his sentences; and thus his thoughts. However, without prior knowledge of his behavior and personality, I would have no clue between his thoughts and those of a complete stranger. Yet, with the closeness we share, both of us are able read each other thoroughly without a spoken word.
The mac that this tool of communication holds is beyond me, but I am confident that with love grows power.

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