

Helen Fisher: How we choose who we love
Feb 15, 2024
Anthropologist Helen Fisher explains her research on the brain's influence on love and reveals four thinking and behaving styles linked to dopamine, serotonin, testosterone, and estrogen. The podcast also covers the Singles in America survey, AI in online dating, alternatives to monogamy, and legal protections for polyamorous relationships.
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Biological Basis of Love
- People are biologically predisposed to certain personality types, influencing partner choice.
- These types, linked to dopamine, serotonin, testosterone, and estrogen systems, affect attraction.
Slow Love & Stability
- The trend of "slow love" involves longer courtships and later marriages, increasing relationship stability.
- Singles prioritize personal growth before commitment, demonstrating a serious approach to love.
Non-Monogamy and Monogamy
- Non-monogamy is increasing, with 31% of singles reporting consensual experiences.
- However, this doesn't diminish the desire for long-term monogamous partnerships.