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Games are the way we keep romance alive. They're based in human hardwiring. Playing hard-to-get or leaving a little to the imagination allows the woman to be wooed and appreciated and the man to be challenged and intrigued.

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Women are better at reading body language everywhere in the world. As a matter of fact, it's associated with the female hormone estrogen. Women are better at figuring out of tone of voice, reading your face and posture and gesture.

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You've got to remember that men are men and women are women. And although a lot of similarities, there are some real differences.

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A lot of people head into courtship looking for fireworks. Don't pass up a chance by dumping someone after a first date because you don't feel the fireworks. The fireworks can happen at any time and be maintained.

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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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Any kind of novelty or excitement drives up dopamine in the brain, and dopamine is associated with romantic love.

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Real competition can drive up testosterone, which boosts libido.

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Almost always, when I'm on TV, the producers who call me, who negotiate what we're going to say, is a woman.

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From my studies of genetics and neuroscience I have come to believe that people fall into four broad personality types - each influenced by a different brain chemical: I call them the Explorer, Builder, Director, and Negotiator.

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Saliva has testosterone and estrogen. When you kiss, you're having a chemical experience.

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Scientist

Born: Unknown

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