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 basicbrainchange Change image and share on social
Of all the foods we share, there is nothing more primordial than meat. It's no surprise that meat-eaters still want a partner who will give, receive and share this primordial symbol of a budding partnership. Helen Fisher budeaterfood share on social
When somebody leaves Match.com or Chemistry.com, they ask you why you left. One box you can check is, 'I found somebody.' Between 15 and 20 percent of people check that box. Helen Fisher boxcheckchemistry Change image and share on social
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 behaviorcontinuefemale Change image and share on social
There's every reason to think SSRIs blunt your ability to fall and stay in love. Helen Fisher abilitybluntfall Change image and share on social
When you can't have someone but you're not willing to accept that, you try harder and become more extreme about it. Either you win the person back or you drive him away. Helen Fisher acceptbackdrive Change image and share on social
It certainly would have been adaptive for ancestral man to have a chubby wife during stressful times of famine. Not only would she have had more calories to burn, and thus more energy and endurance, but since fat stores estrogen, she would have remained fertile for longer. Helen Fisher adaptiveancestralburn share on social
It's almost as if men who get tribal tattoos are trying to signal that they are dangerous, they're to be respected, and they're powerful. Helen Fisher dangerousmanpowerful Change image and share on social
I think the happiness we find, we make. Helen Fisher findhappinessmake 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
