Helen Fisher says love is a biological drive and a survival mechanism. She discusses the science of love and how much control we have over who we love, how we love, and whether that love lasts.

Who discovered the anatomy of love?

anthropologist Helen Fisher In 1992 biological anthropologist Helen Fisher released the book “The Anatomy of Love: a Natural History of Mating, Marriage and Why We Stray.” It looked to human history, biology and animal behavior to explore the primordial urge to love and be loved. Nearly 25 years later, Fisher has come out with an update.

How do you increase dopamine levels in a relationship?

Keep the dopamine flowing in a long-term relationship. You can do this by having date nights, taking lessons, or going on trips in which you do novel and exciting things together. Perhaps you go hiking in Costa Rica, climb a rock climbing wall, or go and see a thrilling movie.

What does involuntary love mean?

Love is involuntary. The ancient Greeks called love “the madness of the gods.” Modern psychologists define it as it the strong desire for emotional union with another person.

What happens to your brain when we fall in love?

When in love, neurochemicals like dopamine and oxytocin flood our brains in areas associated with pleasure and rewards, producing physical and psychological responses like less perceived pain, an addictive dependence, and a stronger desire for sex with your partner.