Helen Fisher (anthropologist)

A world without love is a deadly place.

Helen Fisher

After a man falls madly in love, he no longer cares how old she is.

Helen Fisher

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

Helen Fisher

At first I assumed hate was the opposite of love. But it isn’t. The opposite of love is indifference.

Helen Fisher

Barriers tend to intensify romance. It’s called the ‘Romeo and Juliet effect.’ I call it ‘frustration attraction.’

Helen Fisher

Experiences shape the brain, but the brain shapes the way we view experiences, too.

Helen Fisher

I think the happiness we find, we make.

Helen Fisher

Keep an open heart. We are wired to find love.

Helen Fisher

Men and women are like two feet: They need each other to get ahead.

Helen Fisher

Men tend to be hierarchical, but women are driven to make lateral connections so they can cooperate.

Helen Fisher