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 bodyestrogenface share on social
More and more of us live segmented, compartmentalized lives. This isn't natural. For millions of years, our forebears knew everyone around them and everyone knew them. Helen Fisher compartmentalizeforebearknow Change image and share on social
Almost always, when I'm on TV, the producers who call me, who negotiate what we're going to say, is a woman. Helen Fisher callnegotiateproducer Change image and share on social
There is more and more data indicating that there is a biological basis to your political views. Helen Fisher basisbiologicaldatum Change image and share on social
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 arraycreatedna Change image and share on social
Neither gender is routinely more jealous - although women are more willing to work to win back a lover, while men tend to flaunt their money and status and are more likely to walk out to protect their self-esteem or save face. Helen Fisher backesteemface share on social
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. Helen Fisher barbrainbuild Change image and share on social
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. Helen Fisher callcatchcombination share on social
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. Helen Fisher controldaygym Change image and share on social