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As societies continue to loosen their standards regarding what is appropriate female and male behavior, I think we are going to realize we have not only underestimated women, but also men. (Helen Fisher)
As a group, anthropologists are not too fond of people who work in the business world. View quote
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Along with our many human propensities, we evolved a huge cerebral cortex with which we make decisions. View quote
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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. View quote
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Men tend to be hierarchical, but women are driven to make lateral connections so they can cooperate. View quote
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We all have restlessness in long-term relationships. View quote
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My hypothesis is that conservative Republicans have very clear values, and when you have that, you're simply more relaxed. View quote
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Anthropologists have found evidence of romantic love in 170 societies. They've never found a society that did not have it. View quote
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I think that property is very important in this day and age. It defines you; you worked hard to get it. It's meaningful to you, and when you divorce, a lot of people have a lot of battles over their property for good reasons. View quote
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We're not very dangerous animals; we don't have a horn like a rhino or quills like a porcupine. View quote
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There are cognitive processes and limbic reactions associated with basic emotions. And you can change brain chemistry, but you're still not going to change memories and experiences in a human being. (Helen Fisher)
We still have community, but we don't seem to have local community. Even in a small town where you know your neighbors and your mother's down the street, they're not in arm's length. View quote
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Women like signs of money and education - things that indicate that not only is this guy going to have some resources, but he's also willing to share them. View quote
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Touch is the mother of the senses. Not only are women more sensitive when they touch, but they're also more sensitive to being touched. View quote
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Saliva has testosterone and estrogen. When you kiss, you're having a chemical experience. View quote
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There's a lot of talk about the positive aspects of love. We as a society downplay the danger, the anxiety, and the disappointment. We romanticize romance. View quote
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If we remained perpetually infatuated, we couldn't eat, sleep or work. View quote
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Any time you choose not to hide your tattoo, you're limiting your social sphere, because they're not popular in big business. View quote
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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. View quote
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Hair that looks like it's been naturally sun-bleached makes you seem youthful, like you spend a lot of time outdoors. And that appeals to most people. View quote
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Women are better at reading body language everywhere in the world. As a matter of fact, it's associated with the female hormone estrogen. Women are better at figuring out of tone of voice, reading your face and posture and gesture. (Helen Fisher)
When you're in the throes of this romantic love, it's overwhelming - you're out of control, you're irrational, you're going to the gym at 6 A.M. every day - Why? Because she's there. View quote
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A lot of people have been romantically in love with somebody who they feel wasn't appropriate to marry. View quote
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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. View quote
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You know, when you've been dumped, the one thing you love to do is just forget about this human being, and then go on with your life - but no, you just love them harder. View quote
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Helen Fisher

Helen Fisher - Image
Photo: Tiziano from Italy, CC BY-SA 2.0
Occupation: American Scientist
Born: May 31, 1945
Died: August 17, 2024
Quotes count: 152

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