This article was co-authored by Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW and by How.com.vn staff writer, Amy Bobinger. Kelli Miller is a Psychotherapist based in Los Angeles, California. Kelli specializes in individual and couples therapy focusing on relationships, depression, anxiety, sexuality, communication, parenting, and more. She is the author of “Love Hacks: Simple Solutions to Your Most Common Relationship Issues” which details the top 15 relationship issues and 3 quick solutions to each. She is also the award-winning and best-selling author of “Thriving with ADHD”. Kelli co-hosted an advice show on LA Talk Radio and was a relationship expert for The Examiner. She received her MSW (Masters of Social Work) from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in Sociology/Health from the University of Florida.
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Do you ever wish you could tell right away if someone is telling the truth or not? Or maybe you want to get a better feel for a date so you know if they're worth your time. There's no single way to know everything about a person right away. However, if you know what you're looking for, you can get a pretty good feel for who a person really is. Try asking yourself these questions when you meet someone—you might be surprised at the insight you get!
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- QuestionWhat do people look like when they're angry?Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSWKelli Miller is a Psychotherapist based in Los Angeles, California. Kelli specializes in individual and couples therapy focusing on relationships, depression, anxiety, sexuality, communication, parenting, and more. She is the author of “Love Hacks: Simple Solutions to Your Most Common Relationship Issues” which details the top 15 relationship issues and 3 quick solutions to each. She is also the award-winning and best-selling author of “Thriving with ADHD”. Kelli co-hosted an advice show on LA Talk Radio and was a relationship expert for The Examiner. She received her MSW (Masters of Social Work) from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in Sociology/Health from the University of Florida.
PsychotherapistIt's going to be different depending on the kind of person they are. Some people shut down and get really quiet when they're angry. Other people lash out and get really loud. Those are the two most common reactions. - QuestionWhat should I do if I can't tell how someone is feeling?Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSWKelli Miller is a Psychotherapist based in Los Angeles, California. Kelli specializes in individual and couples therapy focusing on relationships, depression, anxiety, sexuality, communication, parenting, and more. She is the author of “Love Hacks: Simple Solutions to Your Most Common Relationship Issues” which details the top 15 relationship issues and 3 quick solutions to each. She is also the award-winning and best-selling author of “Thriving with ADHD”. Kelli co-hosted an advice show on LA Talk Radio and was a relationship expert for The Examiner. She received her MSW (Masters of Social Work) from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in Sociology/Health from the University of Florida.
PsychotherapistAsk them! It's totally fine to say, "Hey, I may be reading this wrong, but you seem kind of upset. Are you okay?" or, "You seem super happy today. Are you feeling good?" There's nothing wrong with just asking how someone is feeling.
References
- ↑ https://www.forbes.com/sites/learnvest/2012/04/03/what-your-clothes-say-about-you/?sh=27879b226699
- ↑ Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW. Psychotherapist. Expert Interview. 11 June 2020.
- ↑ https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/16/retired-fbi-agent-how-to-read-body-language-during-coronavirus-when-wearing-face-masks.html
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/nonverbal-communication.htm
- ↑ Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW. Psychotherapist. Expert Interview. 11 June 2020.
- ↑ Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW. Psychotherapist. Expert Interview. 11 June 2020.
- ↑ Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW. Psychotherapist. Expert Interview. 11 June 2020.
- ↑ https://time.com/5443204/signs-lying-body-language-experts/
- ↑ https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/16/retired-fbi-agent-how-to-read-body-language-during-coronavirus-when-wearing-face-masks.html
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/body-language
- ↑ https://time.com/5443204/signs-lying-body-language-experts/
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2597833/
- ↑ Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW. Psychotherapist. Expert Interview. 11 June 2020.
- ↑ https://time.com/5443204/signs-lying-body-language-experts/
- ↑ https://time.com/5443204/signs-lying-body-language-experts/
- ↑ https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-tell-someones-lying-by-watching-their-face-2016-1
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2013/06/becoming-a-better-judge-of-peo.html
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/toxic-relationships/201812/how-spot-narcissist
- ↑ https://www.forbes.com/sites/travisbradberry/2015/11/10/10-toxic-people-you-should-avoid-at-all-costs/?sh=c6ff68c61db9
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/nonverbal-communication.htm
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