Do you want to know what kind of person you're dating? Look at the couch.
The way a person positions themselves on a sofa could give subtle cues, a psychologist says. their personality type,
Dr. Rebecca Vanik analyzed different types of postures and found which sitting styles indicate a need for control, leadership and other social instincts. mirror Report.
Simple things, such as what a person does with their pillows, where they like to sit and how they rest their feet, can matter a lot, Vanik said.
Here are six of the most common types of people who spend a lot of time sitting on the couch — and what their couch manners reveal, according to experts.
pillow hugger
Vanik told Mirror that this is a clear sign of an introvert.
People who like to cuddle with pillows or cushions often reflect a desire to be part of the background of a situation and attract less attention.
The psychological expert said that this could be a way to hide shyness or reserved behavior.
criss-cross
Sitting crisis cross apple sauce can actually be have some deeper meaning,
Dr. Vanik said it “often reflects a desire to project an image of sophistication and grit.”
“This is a man who wants to appear sophisticated and in control,” he said.
Leaning Back
Dr. Vanik said that people who literally take up all the space on the couch are “comfortable with having the extra space and enjoying their comfort.”
sitting huddled up
Here is a man who prioritizes function over form.
According to the doctor, those who like to lie on the couch the most do so because their primary interest is in comfort, not in the perception of other people around them.
Stool Restorer
The psychologist said that people who like to stretch their legs on a stool even while sitting on the sofa display a sense of practicality.
It also reflects a willingness to adapt to one's surroundings.