You fall in love with somebody who fits within what I call your 'love map,' an unconscious list of traits that you build in childhood as you grow up. And I also think that you gravitate to certain people, actually, with somewhat complementary brain systems. Helen Fisher brainbuildcall share on social
We all have restlessness in long-term relationships. Helen Fisher longrelationshiprestlessness Change image and share on social
Love is not an emotion; it is a drive. Helen Fisher driveemotionlove Change image and share on social
The women's movement is just a symptom of basic changes in the economy that are favoring women. Helen Fisher basiceconomyfavore Change image and share on social
For so many generations, a woman's only career path was to marry well and to marry up. Those days have changed. Helen Fisher careerchangeday Change image and share on social
A hundred years ago, if you had a child out of marriage, you'd be a social disgrace. Today women feel comfortable enough economically and culturally to bring up a child without a recognized commitment from a man. Helen Fisher agobringchild share on social
Both sexes like the exercise and challenge of sports, but for men it's also a basic display behavior for impressing and winning a mate. Helen Fisher basicbehaviorchallenge Change image and share on social
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. Helen Fisher dumpforgethard Change image and share on social
After a man falls madly in love, he no longer cares how old she is. Helen Fisher carefalllong Change image and share on social
