In this video Helen Fisher and other experts, including therapists, talk about long-term love. The video was made at yourtango.com.
Some people are able to keep early-stage "romance" going. About 15-30% of people married more than 10 years say nothing has changed about their romantic feelings since the first few weeks. Others need strategies! 'Positive Illusions' is one strategy. Helen talks about Positive Illusions.
The host is Melanie Gorman, MA (www.yourtango.com/experts/melaniegorman)
The Experts are:
Helen Fisher, PhD Biological Anthropologist (www.helenfisher.com, and this website)
Mary Ellen Goggin, Relationship Retreat Guide (freeandconnected.com)
Alicia H. Clark, PsyD Clinical Psychologist (AliciaClarkPsyD.com)
SaraKay Smullens, Family therapist (SaraKaySmullens.com)