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" There's biology in everything, even when you're feeling spiritual. "

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" There's a lot of talk about the positive aspects of love. We as a society downplay the danger, the anxiety, and the disappointment. We romanticize romance. "

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" I think romantic love evolved to enable you to focus your mating energy on just one individual at a time, thereby conserving mating time and energy. "

" Hair that looks like it's been naturally sun-bleached makes you seem youthful, like you spend a lot of time outdoors. And that appeals to most people. "

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" We spend our lives trying to get along with people so we can keep our jobs, keep our marriages together, so that we can raise our kids properly. "

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