251 Quotes by helen fisher

Hair that gleams can send a clear sign that you’re young and in your prime, whatever your actual age.

Scientists are beginning to pinpoint the brain regions that become active when one feels fusion with a “higher power,” such as God.36 Perhaps this brain region is also involved in love.

At first I assumed hate was the opposite of love. But it isn’t. The opposite of love is indifference.

The human brain is built to compare; it’s Darwinian to consider an alternative when one presents itself.

I’ve always maintained that men were more romantic than women.

The brain was not built to walk into a bar, where you know nobody, and start a conversation. That’s not the way humanity has courted.

People compose poetry, novels, sitcoms – for love.

Men have a psychological need to show off their courage and strength. When he sees you talking to another guy, that instinct kicks in and he jumps to protect you and prove he’s worthy of your love.

You’ve got to remember that men are men and women are women. And although a lot of similarities, there are some real differences.