The main characteristics of romantic love are craving: an intense craving to be with a particular person, not just sexually, but emotionally.
Helen FisherMy hypothesis is that conservative Republicans have very clear values, and when you have that, you're simply more relaxed.
Helen FisherThe reason you take antidepressants is to feel calm. And romantic love is not calm -it's elation, it's mood swings, and you're killing all that when you take the drug.
Helen FisherI donโt think weโre an animal that was built to be happy; we are an animal that was built to reproduce.
Helen Fisher