Six days ago, many people’s worst nightmare came true. Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States of America. As that terrifying fact starts to sink in, the analysis can begin.
Susan Constantine is a communication and body language expert who has trained U.S. government departments and top lawyers. She recently spoke with Mic about her observations of Donald and Melania Trump at last week’s inauguration, and what their body language says about the couple.
“If you didn’t know that they were married, you wouldn’t know that they are married,” Constantine says. “I don’t see any warmth or true love and compassion in that relationship whatsoever.”
It’s Constantine’s professional opinion, based on close observations of last week’s inauguration festivities, that Melania is more of “an object” to her husband than a wife or even a human being.
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Patti Wood, a body language expert and professional speaker, agrees.
Speaking specifically about the moment when the Trumps were greeted by the Obamas at the White House entrance, Wood says, “Not only did he not wait, he went up the stairs and greeted the Obamas. He didn’t even look back to see if she was there or help her up the stairs.”
“He does not, as she comes to his side, hold her, greet her, bring her in close,” she elaborates. “He does a quick glance as if she was anybody and he doesn’t touch her.”
And then there was that super awkward inaugural dance.
Wood points out that Melania leaned away from Donald throughout most of the dance. “That typically says, ‘I don’t want to merge with you as a partner,'” she explains, adding that as the couple uncomfortably rocked back and forth, the First Lady held her fingers out straight, which can be a subtle indicator of a lack of affection. Meanwhile, Donald kept “pulling her in sexually,” touching her pelvis to his.
So what does this all mean exactly?
In a nutshell, Wood says that Donald Trump’s body language rarely changes, regardless of the situation, which, while disturbing, “can also read as authenticity,” she says. “He’s the same wherever he is, in whatever situation he’s in.”
Gotcha. So basically, he’s never not an asshole. And as for Melania, she remains a bit of a mystery.
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myloginname
I don’t know much about Melania but from what I can deduce she is a woman who loves her son Barron very much. She apparently attends to him and not nannies from what I have read. Her glamorous exterior does not really match the motherly interior so perhaps she might be a little misunderstood. I believe she got into this “exciting” trophy wife situation and now the bill has come due…i.e. she went from being in a spotlight of sorts into THE spotlight of them all. She will really be forced to examine her situation and I don’t believe this will be her last husband or thumpys last wife.
pudman56
As I understand, she did have a successful modeling career. I’m not 100% sure on that so I’m not offering it as a definite. However, great mother or not, I’m in a permanent situation of living on a meager income of under $14,000 annually. Am I complaining? Not one bit. I borrow from Peter to pay Paul every month but my personal disability doesn’t allow me to work. No, it’s not the classic “back problems.” I don’t know if they were married before or after Baron was conceived and I don’t much less care. I only mention it because there is no disgrace to being a single mother in this day and age. She put herself in her current position and now she is tied to one of the worlds most ruthless and heartless people. As I said in my last comment, I have absolutely zero sympathy. Even given my meager means, I would not have married a man like Donald Trump. People may say “Yeah, right.” I don’t care, I know my own sense of self worth, dignity and pride in myself.
myloginname
@pudman56 Good on you. You have the right view on life. I myself was in a situation like Melania’s for years. When the axe fell…and it was inevitable. I lost it all. It was built on quicksand and hubris told me it wouldn’t happen to me. Well hubris lies. That was years ago. I do have a bit of sympathy myself for her only because I can see my own failings and am projecting them onto her. Not all of us know (knew) our self worth, have our dignity and too often swallow our pride. I myself had to learn the hard way and at times still feel that I am learning it. I’m glad you responded and shared. Neither of us are going to make it out of here alive. It really does matter how you play the game and thank you for being an example of playing by the rules.
pudman56
If I seem cold, well, that’s probably because I don’t have an ounce of sympathy for anyone in the Trump family except maybe for Baron. And why Baron? Because he’s cursed with that ridiculous first name which is being used so good luck with a nickname. Melania is Mrs. Trump because Melania chose his purported millions or billions over her own self worth and dignity and so I can’t feel sorry for her. Divorce him, alienation of affection is a sure one. Ivanna made out well, I’m sure you can too. Other than that it’s a put up or shut up situation.
1EqualityUSA
I don’t believe Trump thought he would win. Very few thought that he would. Likely, least of all, his wife. Notorious.
Paco
Their behavior isn’t so bizarre if you view their marriage as a business arrangement with a contract that favors him and not her, should the marriage dissolve.
captainburrito
Trophy wife / gold digger. She was a model afaik and not a great actress. Where is the mystery?
ingyaom
“touching her pelvis to his”?
We know that DT is clinically obese, so touching pelvises is highly unlikely with that enormous girth.
Jack Meoff
So basically they are saying what we have all suspected all along that theirs is a loveless marriage based on wealth and status in exchange for image while trying to conceal thinly veiled contempt.
Frank
you nailed it…
randeman
I’m thinking more along the lines of sociopaths are incapable of love.
Zella
I think Melanie will move to the White House.When The place is designed and fixed up.She is used to high class.I would love to see her move there.It is not good for their marriage.Good Luck.