Episode 108: How We Fall in Love with Dr. Helen Fisher

Episode 108: How We Fall in Love with Dr. Helen Fisher

Bela talks to one of the world's great love luminaries, Dr. Helen Fisher, who has been studying romantic love for over 50 years. Helen is a prolific author, researcher, TED speaker, and Chief Scientific Officer at Match.com.  

You will be RIVETED by this episode, where you will hear:

  • What exactly is ROMANTIC love, and what are the markers of it?

  • Why love is a drive like hunger and thirst - it's involuntary!

  • HOW you keep romantic love alive for decades

  • What is the biggest difference between "new, hot in love" couples and couples that say they're still "in love" after decades - and this is documented by FMRI brain scans!

  • Why marriage keeps us healthier

  • How Helen met and married in her 70s!!

  • Why 'positive illusions' are critical to relationships

  • What are the THREE KEY things singles on Match say that are IMPORTANT to them?

  • Why online dating makes meeting people harder

Helen's wisest gem advice is at the end -- don't miss this!

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Bela Gandhi