Caroline Wozniacki and Rory McIlroy have just announced their engagement via Wozniacki' twitter account (New Year's Eve 2013).
Wozniacki and McIlroy are both former World No. 1 ranked athletes in tennis and golf respectively.
Why it's possible to have love without (or with minimal) affection, when affection is felt and displayed - love is also present (though of course it's not always romantic love).
... And within the context of romantic relationships - when affection is waning, it's a warning signal that love many be very well also be diminishing.
In all three of these images both Wozniacki's and McIlroy's head & neck are leaning towards each other - displaying certain affection.
Body Language signals of affection are often poorly understood and unfortunately often confused with and "lumped-in" with sexuality and sexual displays. This is particularly true when it comes to dating, romantic and/or marital scenarios. And while affection can and should exist during sex - affection (and therefore affectionate displays) can and should "stand on their own" for romantic love to be healthy and project longevity.
Quick - how many affectionate nonverbal signals can you think of? How many do you display on a regular basis?
See also:
Sincerity Secret # 20: Fiero Feels Good, Caroline Wozniacki & Our Mirror Neurons
Nonverbal Communication Secret # 1423: Head First Affection & Head Surrogate Hugs
Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2643: Is this Hug More Sexual or Affectionate? Student Suspended One Year for Hugging a Teacher
Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2662: Mike Shanahan Fired - A Man of Many Body Language Tells
Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2599: Spotting Subtle Signals of Arrogance - Tiger Woods and Rachel Nichols
Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2478: Acting Affectionate Engenders Affection Body Language and Strangers
Body Language Secret # 105: Parental Affection and Love
Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2502: A Body Language Sign of True Love & Affection - A Father Reunited with Young Son Who He Believed died in Syria Poison Gas Attack
Romance, Flirting & Dating Body Language Secret # 1893: Nonverbal Communication of the Facial Platter
Dating & Romance Body Language Secret # 2020: The Art of Looking Flirtatious
Romance and Dating Secret # 231: A Classic Female Sexual Display
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