Helen Fisher (anthropologist)

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

Blushing is thought to be linked to increased levels of norepinephrine in the brain, which may be associated with romantic feelings. It signals that we are interested and excited, which is attractive to men.

Helen Fisher

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

Hair that looks like it’s been naturally sun-bleached makes you seem youthful, like you spend a lot of time outdoors. And that appeals to most people.

Helen Fisher

He who learns must suffer. And even in our sleep, pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of god.

Helen Fisher

High heels can literally raise your status because you’re taller when you wear them.

Helen Fisher

I think that property is very important in this day and age. It defines you; you worked hard to get it. It’s meaningful to you, and when you divorce, a lot of people have a lot of battles over their property for good reasons.

Helen Fisher

I think you will find that with divorce will come happier remarriages.

Helen Fisher

Jealousy can even be good for love. One partner may feel secretly flattered when the other is mildly jealous. And catching someone flirting with your beloved can spark the kind of lust and romance that reignites a relationship.

Helen Fisher

Like most animals, we’re wired to associate height with power.

Helen Fisher