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Neither gender is routinely more jealous - although women are more willing to work to win back a lover, while men tend to flaunt their money and status and are more likely to walk out to protect their self-esteem or save face.
Helen Fisher
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Helen Fisher
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: May 31
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