THE sofa is the hub of the household, where we do everything from watch the
news to have a snooze.
Many of us have a favourite seat and position on it, and as our body image
expert JUDI JAMES explains here, the way you lounge can say a lot
about your relationship.
Spaced out (main picture)
THE gap suggests a mature, longer-term relationship where indifference or
taking each other for granted could be eroding the romance.
But the entwined legs suggest a strong, deep bond so an external “attack”
would see this duo combine into a force to be reckoned with.
A power couple in every sense – stormy but resilient.
Up and down
THIS non-tactile approach may suggest a frosty relationship but in fact can
signal confidence, trust and a healthy respect for their individuality and
independence.
It allows both to stretch out and they can be intimate and close but free,
suggesting a loving and independent relationship.
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Snuggles
THESE two can only be in the early days of a relationship.
The pose is highly sexual but the clinginess can signal insecurity, and while
pinning down your partner may seem cute, it is hugely impractical when
you’re watching TV.
At some stage your partner may want to come up for air.
Cocky
SPLAYING out in the centre of the sofa like this guy signifies power and
status in the relationship.
By scrunching up in the corner instead of bashing him with a cushion the girl
is signalling her submission.
It indicates complimentary body language – but probably with misery in the
long term.
Lapdog
MANIPULATION is key here, as the girl stretches out demanding a foot massage
from her guy.
He may hope for a night of passion as a reward, while she is just relaxing en
route to a good night’s sleep.
It is a sociable, warm and happy relationship, with a shared humour, rather
than gut-busting sexuality.
Strokey
PROBABLY the most intense and rewarding pose intimacy-wise, this lets a couple
relax but pick up on stress, love, warmth and desire without a need for
speech.
Stroking and hair-grooming offers security, and the head at lower torso level
signals a bond of emotion and intellect as well as sexual desire.
Bookends
THESE two look as if they want to escape from their seats – and the
relationship.
It signals a disconnect that could end up being fatal for their love.
Empty-nesters often do this without the kids between them but they need to
bridge the gap or they will fall into a non-tactile habit without realising.