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" Office romances are few, short, and not usually destructive. "

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" Women have a better sense of color and a better color memory. They're more likely to notice when something doesn't match; more likely to notice what you're wearing. "

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" Blushing is thought to be linked to increased levels of norepinephrine in the brain, which may be associated with romantic feelings. It signals that we are interested and excited, which is attractive to men. "

" As women in industrial societies join the paid workforce, they gain the economic means to depart unhappy marriages more easily. "

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" When you're in the throes of this romantic love, it's overwhelming - you're out of control, you're irrational, you're going to the gym at 6 A.M. every day - Why? Because she's there. "

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" More and more of us live segmented, compartmentalized lives. This isn't natural. For millions of years, our forebears knew everyone around them and everyone knew them. "

" Of all the foods we share, there is nothing more primordial than meat. It's no surprise that meat-eaters still want a partner who will give, receive and share this primordial symbol of a budding partnership. "

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" After a man falls madly in love, he no longer cares how old she is. "

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" People have been looking for love potions since hunter-gatherer societies. "

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