How Do You Detect Subtleties In A Relationship?
• Consider that subtleties may be hidden. Subtleties may be verbal or non-verbal. Verbal subtleties involve the use of words. We tend to adopt particular forms of verbal subtlety in an ongoing relationship and build them into the relationship. Non-verbal subtleties, on the other hand, involve the eyes, physical gestures, facial expressions, or other forms of body language. These forms of communication are very commonplace and can save us the effort of constantly having to put our thoughts and feelings into words. If these subtleties, verbal or non-verbal (or a combination of the two), are repeated over a significant period of time, they can easily become unconscious. That is, they become second nature–we continue to practice them but we are no longer conscious that we are doing so. • Decide if subtleties are healthy or unhealthy. Some subtleties are healthy and some are unhealthy. If a relationship is growing and fostering communication, well-being and trust, then we can surely say th
