[Women] tend to collect more pieces of data when they think, put them into more complex patterns, see more options and outcomes. They tend to be contextual, holistic thinkers.
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Falling in love was not really a choice; it just struck me.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Falling in love is often unexpected and uncontrollable.
Helen Fisher expresses the idea that love is a powerful and spontaneous experience that is not always influenced by rational choice. It suggests that when love strikes, it is often beyond our control, depicting it as a force that can sweep us away at any moment.
Themes
LoveFeelingsRomanceEmotionsUnexpected
In practice
Example use cases
In a wedding speech, one might say, 'Falling in love was not really a choice; it just struck me.'
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