“The problem with human attraction is not knowing if it will be returned.”

“Every animal on the planet attracts mates with the goal of reproduction. Frogs swell their bodies. Male gorillas beat their chests. Have you ever watched a male lobster rise up on the tips of his legs and snap his claws, demanding female attention? Attraction is the first element of all animal reproduction, humans included.”

“Men are attracted to beauty because it indicates health and youth—no point mating with a sickly woman who won’t be around to raise the children.”

“Since the dawn of time, women have been attracted to mates with strong survival skills—like intelligence and physical prowess—because men with these qualities are more likely to bring home dinner at the end of the day.” He stuck his thumbs in the air and grinned. “Dinner equals survival, team.”

“Humans are vulnerable, because they’re capable of being hurt.”

“Human reproduction can be a stickysubject—”“Ewww!” groaned a chorus of students”

“I’d like to. Problem is, I’m not stupid.”“You act stupid.”“Right. Thanks for that. For your information, there’s a difference between acting stupid and being stupid.”“It’s a fine line, but someone has to draw it.”