Body Language Experts: 'Bachelor' Brad and Emily Can't Stand Each Other

By Jo Piazza Posted Mar 15th 2011 06:30PM

We now know it's splitsville for 'Bachelor' Brad Womack and Emily Maynard. Of course, we had to suffer the entire 'After the Rose' ceremony to learn that nothing is turning up roses for the reality television couple. Our body language expert Vincent Harris says he knew right from the start that these two were kaput. The subconscious doesn't lie, and Brad and Emily's bodies were pretty much screaming, "Get me the heck out of here!"

"I rarely stick my neck out this far, but this would not be a marriage that lasted long, or was too blissful while it did," Harris, the author of 'The Productivity Epiphany,' tells us.

Trouble was obvious right from the start of the show, when Chris Harrison asked the pair: "Do you consider yourself an engaged couple?"

Emily flashed a micro-expression of fear.

"It was a brief tightening and thinning of the lips, followed by 'I do' with a high pitched upward inflection at the end. This was indicative of doubt in what she is saying," Harris says.

While Brad was rubbing Emily's arm, she was patting his. No one wants a pat.

"Patting is what we do with people we have at an emotional distance; rubbing is a more intimate movement," Harris explains.

When Emily was asked a second time about being ready to get married, she said, "Right now, in this instant? I love you" (Upward inflection = Lies), "but no" (Powerful downward inflection on the "no" = She means no!)

Then we see Brad say: "The one thing I love about you among many things is your honesty." Sounds sweet right? Not so much. Brad was scratching the end of his nose when he said it, which shows dishonesty.

"The nose, like the penis, has erectile tissue, and when stressed, and perhaps lying, this tissue becomes engorged with blood and causes a tickle or itch that causes us to scratch it," Harris says. That's good to know.

As Emily berated Brad for having so much fun on his dates with the other ladies, Brad flashed what is known as the "death rattle" of relationships.

"He showed contempt; a brief one-sided smirk that shows a feeling of superiority and that he sees her as 'lower' than him," Harris says.

We had the death rattle, but what about the death blow?

When Harrison asked Emily, "Do you see yourself marrying Brad?" she shook her head no, negating her eventual verbal answer of "yes."

"When in doubt, go with the answer people give you unconsciously; it will be closer to the truth," Harris says.

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Wednesday 16 March

By vkpezzi

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Did anyone else notice that when Brad was with Chantel he was always smiling but never smiled when he was with Emily?

By Lalica

Emily definitely has some serious baggage but Brad also has serious anger mgmt issues. They are both better off without each other!!

best wishes to Chantel and HER new relationship!!

By Team Emily

I disagree with most of you. Wouldn't it be irresponsible of Emily to uproot her little girl before actually spending any time as a normal couple? Also, knowing you are on a show that you are not the only one dating the Bachelor and seeing it displayed to you week after week would be hard on anyone! Did you not hear Roberto and Ryan say how hard that was to watch? She hasn't had time to process all of it yet. I don't think she is a control freak b**ch I think she is trying to be realistic and protect her daughter before uprooting her entire life! I think it's called responsible parenting!

By jackeev

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Run Brad Run!

By fenpiauto

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i agree with you 100%. emily is a great gal inside and out side. i believe the couple can work things out. happy all 3.

By jolee

ok here's the deal with mother teresa!
her daughters grandparents are loaded
and she does not want to lose that

By Gloria Harris

I really thought that Emily was the one for Brad, even though I thought he was confused some of the time. She had seem genuine and I thought she really was looking for someone to make a life with, and after watching after the final rose and watch her reactions on Chris's questions I really don't think they will make it. After reading now that they have split up, I think if it is true Brad should look elsewhere for a wife. I do think he is ready to settle down.

By caf

Did everyone miss the part where Brad got all sweaty, upset and nervous just being questioned by Emily about his role in her daughters life? Her negativity and paranoia would drive anyone absolutely crazy, and cause hostility. Maybe Brad does really have feelings for her, but just because someone has suffered a tragedy in their life, does not make them sweet and perfect. I don't think they will make it, she is too jealous and jealously ruins a relationship. No trust on Emily's part for Brad will destroy any chance they might have. Maybe Brad knew that the relationship wouldn't work out, but didn't want to prolong the hurt in going forward with Chantel. I am sure he felt an obligation to the show to choose someone, however just because you are on a TV show for love, NOONE should feel obligated into marriage, not even Brad. Emily is protective of her daughter, as she should be, but if she want a personal relationship with anyone, she is going to have to allow that person into her world, and embrace it, not chase it away. I personally don't think she is doing any favors for her daughter either, keeping her sheltered from the world and all its possibilities.

By Sarah

I disagree with this article. All I saw there is that Emily is just kinda shy and awkward, well they both are! She was just being honest. I don't think there's anything wrong with wanting to wait to get married and just enjoy dating. Like she said, she wants a fresh start for them to get to know each other! I think she's being very smart and mature about the whole situation. And I think it's obvious that they're still into each other! And by the way, her bracelet is her DAUGHTER'S initials, not her ex!

Friday 18 March

By Lyn

I think she's way too immature for Brad or anyone right now! She said if Brad proposed she would move to TX! She never meant it! She didn't have to move in with him! However, close enough so they could spend time building their family relationship on a regular daily basis! And the initials on the bracelet are also her EX'S!! First Middle and Last! Google It!!!!!

By Kookie

She said it bothered her that he was intimate with the other girls. What about her being intimate with her boy friend and getting pregnant.

By dac

I think Brad has some anger issues, but also Emily has her own mental issues. She signed on to do this charade so why would she carry on about his relationhips with the other women on the show, thats the deal! At first I thought they might be a match, but as her personality unfolded she seemed strange. They won't make it to the alter! Chantel or Ashlee would have been a better choice,but didn't think any of the women on the show were a good match for him.

By Ann

Emily is a fake. She was never engaged to the racer. She got knocked up by him as a teenager after his real fiance broke it off and gave back the ring. Then when he died, the family gave the ring to pregnant Emily to save face. She is not afraid of race cars....she recently dated DEJr. She is not an event planner--she was involved in one event at the hospital. She is a gold digger and all fake, living off the racer family's money. I saw in interview with the real fiance. Emily's story is all a sham. And she played it well.

Thursday 17 March

By dolores

I loved Chantal, I felt she had a lot of chemistry with Brad. looking back I'm glad he did not choose her. She is a great gal. There is something strange about Brad I can't put my fingure on it. He seemed ackward throughout the show. Emily, she never liked him, she does not love him and she won't marry him. I think she was hoping he won't choose her. Brad wants something he can't have, there were a lot of clues along the way. He need more theraphy.

By pyrochick

Well, well, well. Brad picked Emilie and it won't work! He's not in love with her and she is WAY TOO MUCH OF A DRAMA QUEEN. She is DEMANDING and wants things done HER way. That's too much for Brad. He wants an easy going fun loving woman who will work with him and Emilie is NOT the one. I feel bad for Brad, because he came to the show all excited at the prospect of finding love and he now looks like a beaten up puppy dog! Good Luck Brad! Dump Emilie and move on.

By Sandra M.

Dear sirs: My name is Sandra Mickle Of Adair Iowa. I am 49 years old, and a single mom like emily,but divorced. I don't think the show was arranged right,when thw girls were allowed to sit together, and discuss the present one who was on thier date with Brad.Those wating should have been busy with a different activity together.Also, I wanted emily to be with Brad, but I dont think if she was going to dump him as she did she had the right to accept his proposal.Having a baby is not going to keep u together either Brad. Let her go and meet me,we will discuss the matter and see if there is someone better for you. Honey,I know there is. She's not honest,you don't need that.

Saturday 19 March

By BJ

Emily is a spoiled girl. She has everything she needs in Charlotte. She had to be the winner or else her ego would have been crushed. Rick Hendrick's who is the grandfather of her little girl is very generous and Emily knows it.
Brad is wasting his time and money on her and if he's smart he'll run like hell back to Texas.
Dale jr. has the bucks but even he had more smarts than BRAD.

Wednesday 23 March

By Yvonne

Lyn I concur with all you said. With respect to "sweet, sweet Emily" as she was referred to by her fans, my response has always been, "all that glitters is not gold". My earlier question during the hometown visit was, "Where were Emily's parents". Seems Emily orchestrated her role in the show from beginning to end and is now playing Brad like a fiddle. When will he admit, "she's just not that into me." I should feel sorry for him because he looks and sounds pathetic but I DON'T.

Saturday 02 April

By BECKY MAYFIELD

You and Ricki will have to move to Tx to be with Brad. HE LOVES you. He will be good father for your daughter. She is young she will make new friends and be happy.Some people are jelouse and don;t want you to be happy.

Tuesday 05 April

By Lilia

Their body language was weird even during the show. Just go back and watch--they don't seem like they like each other at all.

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