4. Words slanted to the right vs. the left
Words that are slanted to the right or left may offer clues about your attachment style. “The left slant, or upright slant, is more withholding—or what we might call the ‘avoidant style,’” Poizner explains. “Words that are inclined to the right more often come from people who are emotionally accessible or involved versus removed.”
As always, graphologists look to other characteristics in the handwriting to help contextualize the slant. “There’s nuance, depending on what else you see in the writing,” says Poizner. “For example, somebody can have very loopy, expansive, emotional-looking handwriting, but then they have an upright slant. In other words, they have controls in place to keep their soft and warm nature somewhat guarded or protected.”