How Does Blood Clot?
Overview Blood clotting, also called blood coagulation, occurs in reaction to a wound to halt the flow of blood. This happens so that blood loss will stop and also so that the wound will be closed and no bacteria or…
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Overview Blood clotting, also called blood coagulation, occurs in reaction to a wound to halt the flow of blood. This happens so that blood loss will stop and also so that the wound will be closed and no bacteria or…
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If you are beginning to think of fleeing the nest, beware. You will need to prove to your parents that you have the resources to make that move, especially if you don’t want resistance to the idea. What many young…
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August 11, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
The best way to find out your husband’s secrets is to be a private eye. No license is needed. Just a bit of imagination. I have experience as of tonight. If a family member or friend has suspisions about their…
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August 11, 2013 Crisis Support
People-pleasing is akin to martyrdom. You routinely twist yourself into a pretzel from being kind, generous, selfless, accommodating, positive, supportive, patient and agreeable. You never say “no.” You go above and beyond to ensure that others are happy – yet…
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August 11, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Cheating and marriage cannot go hand in hand simply because cheating is the opposite of marriage; it does not complement it, rather it repels it. While marriage consists of love and promises between two people, cheating is deleterious to marriage…
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August 11, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
There are so many things, both big and small, that spouses do for each other every day that can go unnoticed. This lack of appreciation could be because those things are done every day without fail, such as preparing lunch…
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August 11, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
“Those who have the ability to be grateful are the ones who have the ability to achieve greatness.” Steve Maraboli The above quote from motivational speaker and behavioral scientist, Dr. Steve Maraboli, highlights, poignantly, the importance of appreciating others. When…
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August 11, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
No relationship can survive without talking. It is the one basic trait all relationships need to survive, thrive and become stronger. Communication is something that when done properly, can solve any problem before it even arises, and fixes the ones…
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August 11, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
I am in a ‘Momma’s Boy” relationship right now and I must say it proving to be a real challenge. First let me say after reading many stories here and other places I do believe that many people (mainly men)…
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August 11, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
When you are young you have this vision of who you want to live our lives with. You search for the perfect partner who will make us happy for the rest of our days. You dream of romance and happiness as…
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August 11, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
There is no single foolproof secret to making a marriage last. The secrets to a long marriage are many and can differ vastly from marriage to marriage. Some marriages survive with little effort or challenge but in most instances a…
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August 11, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
A hectic pace of life is unkind when it comes to building long term relationships. Today’s family is a fractured union. Husbands, wives and their children seldom get together to enjoy company in an atmosphere of harmony. We all admire…
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August 11, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
This is a question that many women ask when faced with choices in their everyday life. She wants a new bottle of perfume, but the kids want shoes. Of course, the children get first priority, but not all choices are…
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August 11, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Date nights for couples are vital to keep connections intact. Set aside a set time, but keep open to flexibility and spontaneity. Dates nights, if you have children, should NOT be viewed as an escape from the kids. This matters,…
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August 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Sexual liberation and sexual expression seem to be themes that you are seeing more frequently. With that in mind, are adults still harboring sexual secrets? Is sexuality and eroticism still considered to be taboo and if so, what are the…
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August 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Love is not the only factor for a strong and healthy marriage. Other factors play important roles in a married couple’s happiness, and security is a huge factor. Women who marry men for their money are not necessarily gold-diggers. Rather,…
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August 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Trial marriage or couples living together before they are formally joined together in holy matrimony should not be encouraged. The reasons are simply that separation among couples that are live-in-lovers is much more prevalent than among legally married couples. Statistics…
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August 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Do men change after marriage? On the surface, it might appear so. When the newness of marriage wears off, a young wife might find herself thinking, “What have I gotten myself into?” The loving, attentive knight in shining armor sometimes…
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August 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
There are lots of married couples, but few seem truly happy. Those that do seem to be happy have several things in common. Aside from the feeling the other person is the best thing that ever happened to them and…
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August 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
What is the best way to respond to a cheating husband? The opinions are as numerous as there are personal websites and blogs devoted to the topic. The statistics of how many husbands cheat vary, though the percentage in most…
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August 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Every marriage or relationship has its issues and problems. While relationships are often very unique, when it comes to conflict between couples the same topics are argued over again and again. Marriage is basically the same in nature when it comes…
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August 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
When I married the first time at age twenty-four, I briefly experimented with using my maiden name and my new husband’s name in hyphenated form. It was 1987 and hyphenated last names were decidedly in vogue. To many younger women…
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August 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
I believe that women who change their names are reinforcing antiquated social standards that ought to be forgotten. Women used to be considered property. Initially, they belonged to their fathers; however, upon marriage, they belonged to their husbands. Changing their…
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August 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
The term “date night” can mean a couple of different things: a night when a well established couple goes out for fun or when two people go out for fun and to get to know one another. Many married couples…
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August 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Gentlemen, as a woman who’s witnessed a half century of marriage mistakes, let me tell you what a man should look for in a woman before marrying her. Notice that I said, “in” a woman. First off, the outside glitter…
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August 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
A happy marriage is longed for by anyone who is presently married, and regrets of a failed marriage affect a person for the rest of their life. Something that should be done before marriage and during the marriage is examine…
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August 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Marriage is a partnership. Just as in business it’s important for every member of a venture to take on their equal share of responsibility or risk failure, the same can be said of the marriage enterprise. Both husband and wife…
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August 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
After your marriage has been ordained by the priest and legally signed on paper, with the former being purely optional, you and your spouse are officially married. After the honeymoon, you and your spouse carry on with everyday life. The…
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August 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
If you feel confuse on how to show your love to your wife, you are in big trouble. Or you feel that your wife is not the person you should give high attention on her, you also not a good…
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August 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Last week, my fiance and I went through the last of the husband-wife video series of our marriage counseling. It’s taken me the past few days to mull over them; and, well, here are some thoughts. It’s Not Going To…
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August 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
In modern society, a marriage is an intimate institution between two people committed to spending the rest of their lives together. A strong healthy marriage that is based on a special chemistry is the key to choosing the right partner for…
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