Thread by @DrGJackBrown

1/ THREAD: Body Language Analysis No. 4621: Closing eyelids during hugs

#BodyLanguage #BodyLanguageExpert #Affection #EmotionalIntelligence #Hugs #Hugging #EyesClosed

https://twitter.com/MissyMoose56/status/1433596214671446018

2/ Closing one's eyelids during a hug is a manifestation of sincerity and depth of affection. This phenomenon is even holds true across species.

3/ 90% of our sensory input is visual, so that means that the other 4 senses (although there are other senses) must share the remaining 10% of sensory input.

4/ When you close your eyes, there's just a bit more electrical-chemical energy and a bit more oxygen going to the other 4 senses — but also to the cognitive and emotional centers of your brain.

5/ So when you close your eyes when you're tasting your chocolate mousse, it's not your imagination that the taste is more rich and deep — it really is. This is because your gustatory center in your brain is functioning at a higher level.

6/ The same is true for your sense of smell (it also works better if your eyes are closed), your sense of hearing, sense of touch — as well as your cognition and your emotions.

7/ So when you close your eyes during a hug, it's because you feel/what to feel the affection deeply. You are more fully present in the moment — and you want to 'drink in' every ounce of emotion in that moment.

8/ If you catch yourself not closing your eyes during a hug — yes, it could be a matter of discomfort with Public Displays of Affection or, perhaps, simple distraction. But during these emotional moments, we should take concerted effort to be fully present in the moment.

9/ If your lover does not consistently close their eyes during a hug (which difficult to see w/out a mirror — and, of course, you're supposed to have your eyelids closed too), it's a strong indicator that their affection for you has diminished (or, sadly, was never present).

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