"Natural beauty really entices men. They will tell you this time and time again, and studies consistently prove it."
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Dr. Helen Fisher is a renowned biological anthropologist and author, celebrated for her pioneering research on the science of love and attraction. Born on May 31, 1945, she has spent decades exploring the complexities of human relationships, delving into the neurological underpinnings of romantic love. As a senior research fellow at The Kinsey Institute and a prominent figure in popular psychology, Fisher has authored several influential books, including "Why We Love." Her work has reshaped our understanding of love, making her a seminal voice in the realm of human connection.
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"Your sweetheart calls you by another's name. His eyes linger too long on your best friend. He talks with excitement about a girl at work. And the fire catches. Jealousy - that sickening combination of possessiveness, suspicion, rage, and humiliation - can overtake your mind and threaten your very core as you contemplate your rival."
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"Why do we feel jealousy? Therapists often regard the demon as a scar of childhood trauma or a symptom of a psychological problem. And it's true that people who feel inadequate, insecure, or overly dependent tend to be more jealous than others."
Helen Fisher"Jealousy can even be good for love. One partner may feel secretly flattered when the other is mildly jealous. And catching someone flirting with your beloved can spark the kind of lust and romance that reignites a relationship."
Helen Fisher"If two very different people pool their DNA, they'll create more genetic variety, and their young will come to the job of parenting with a wider array of skills."
Helen Fisher"Any kind of novelty or excitement drives up dopamine in the brain, and dopamine is associated with romantic love."
Helen Fisher"The reason you take antidepressants is to feel calm. And romantic love is not calm - it's elation, it's mood swings, and you're killing all that when you take the drug."
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"In general, men are wired to notice obvious signs that convey interest in mating - a warm smile, for example - and ignore other subtleties, like if your lipstick is faded."
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"The Great Depression of the 1930s saw more American unmarried women working from nine to five, mostly in repetitive, boring, subordinate, dead-end jobs. But the number of working women doubled between 1870 and 1940. During World War II it doubled once again."
Helen Fisher"Until recently, we regarded love as supernatural. We were willing to study the brain chemistry of fear and depression and anger but not love."
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