Want to find out what kind of person you’re dating? Look to the couch.
One psychologist is saying that the way a person positions themselves on a sofa can offer subtle cues as to their personality type.
Dr. Rebekah Wanic analyzed a range of different postures and found which styles of seating show a need for control, leadership, and other social tendencies, the Mirror reported.
Simple things such as what a person does with the pillows, where they choose to sit and how they rest their legs can mean a lot, Wanic said.
Here are six of the most common types of couch potato — and what their sofa etiquette reveals, according to the pro.
Pillow hugger
This is a telltale sign of an introvert, Wanic told the Mirror.
Those who like cuddling with pillows or cushions often indicate a desire to be part of a situation’s background and appear much less noticeable.
The psych expert added that this may be a way to cover up shy or self-conscious behavior.
Crisscross
Sitting crisis cross apple sauce may actually have some deeper meaning.
Dr. Wanic said that it “often indicates a desire to project an image of sophistication and composure.”
“It is someone who wants to be perceived as polished and controlled,” she added.
Lounging back
Those who truly stretch and take up all the area a couch has to offer are “comfortable taking up extra space and enjoying their comfort,” Dr. Wanic said.
Sitting curled
Here’s a person who prefers function over form.
Those who most enjoy curling up on a sofa do so because their primary interest is in comfort, not the perception of others who may be around, according to the doctor.
The stool rester
Folks who most prefer to stretch their legs out atop a stool while still seated on a couch display a sense of practicality, the psychologist said.
It also shows a willingness to adapt to one’s surroundings.
