Anthropologists have found evidence of romantic love in 170 societies. They've never found a society that did not have it.
Helen FisherThat "ol' black magic" is a fickle force. The chemistry of romantic love can trigger the chemistry of sexual desire and the fuel of sexual desire can trigger the fuel of romance. This is why it is dangerous to copulate with someone with whom you don't wish to become involved. Although you intend to have casual sex, you might just fall in love.
Helen FisherWomen apparently are quite drawn to men who have differences rather than similarities in their histocompatibility system. They pick it up by smell, and they can pick it up from kissing.
Helen FisherMy hypothesis is that conservative Republicans have very clear values, and when you have that, you're simply more relaxed.
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