When you massage someone, the levels of oxytocin go up in the brain, and oxytocin is one of the chemicals that drives attachment. Helen Fisher attachmentbrainchemical Change image and share on social
As social animals, we need to exchange juicy tales about someone - to connect with one another. For millions of years our forebears must have sat around the campfire, whispering about everyone they knew. Helen Fisher animalcampfireconnect share on social
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. Helen Fisher educationguymoney Change image and share on social
Women are very attracted to a low voice because it's linked to testosterone, which for millions of years was a sign that men had very good spacial skills and would have been very good at hunting and finding their way back home. Helen Fisher attractbackfind share on social
Games are the way we keep romance alive. They're based in human hardwiring. Playing hard-to-get or leaving a little to the imagination allows the woman to be wooed and appreciated and the man to be challenged and intrigued. Helen Fisher aliveappreciatebase share on social
We're not very dangerous animals; we don't have a horn like a rhino or quills like a porcupine. Helen Fisher animaldangeroushorn Change image and share on social
Real competition can drive up testosterone, which boosts libido. Helen Fisher boostcompetitiondrive Change image and share on social
You can get into a very fancy car and know everything about the engine, but when you drive in that car, you feel that rush. In the same way, I think the more you know about love, the more you can enjoy it. And knowing about your personality type, who you are and what kind of person you're dealing with gives you a great leg up. Helen Fisher cardealdrive share on social
Globalization requires taking a broad contextual and long-term view. Helen Fisher broadcontextualglobalization Change image and share on social
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. Helen Fisher antidepressantcalmdrug Change image and share on social