Helen Fisher Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“Saliva has testosterone and estrogen. When you kiss, you're having a chemical experience.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“Any kind of novelty or excitement drives up dopamine in the brain, and dopamine is associated with romantic love.”

“Mothers really were not built to raise babies not only by themselves, but with only a partner. For millions of years, a woman had much more than just her husband to help rear her young... This whole idea of 'it takes a village to raise a child' is exactly how we're supposed to live.”

“Good-looking people are always looking for other good-looking people.”

“Romantic love allows you to focus mating energy. Attachment sustains that relationship as long as necessary to raise your baby.”

“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.”

“There exists no culture in which adultery is unknown, no cultural device or code that extinguishes philandering.”