A few months ago, I chatted with a relationship expert about body language red flags to watch out for on a first date (avoiding eye contact, excessively fidgeting, etc.).

Tackle the Root Cause – Most body language red flags stem from unresolved conflicts. Therapy, workshops or even dedicated quality time together can help rebuild intimacy and trust.

There are other mini red flags that can be filed in this same folder: "I think a big one is the reduction in eye contact and engaging facial expressions when one partner is talking. If one partner ...

Related: Child Psychologists Are Begging Parents and Grandparents To Stop Asking These 10 Questions 5 Body Language Red Flags for Teenagers, According to a Psychologist 1. Lack of eye contact ...

Of course, Dr. Walsh clarifies, if you zone out a few times throughout your first ten years of marriage, you’re OK—life happens! But be aware of it as a red flag, and clock the frequency.

2. Turning Away Maria Korneeva/Getty Images Physically turning one’s body away from their spouse when their partner makes a bid for care, Dr. Walsh shares, is a big red flag.