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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How to Deal with Jealous People
It may be difficult to conceptualize, feeling blessed, if you are in a position that may make other people feel jealous of your looks, status, success or even your general day to day demeanor. Jealousy, may also be a manifestation…
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How to Deal with a Difficult Landlord
You have begged and you have pleaded, but you haven’t made any progress. It can be extremely frustrating when you have to deal with an unconcerned or difficult landlord. However, before you beat your head against a wall in frustration,…
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How to Deal with Uninvited House Guests
Customs vary in different parts of the country and a distant relative may presume that, being family, they would be welcomed under any circumstance. Then there are the carefree sort who relish the fun aspect of showing up at your…
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How to Deal with a Difficult Landlord
Renting a property can be a dream come true for some people because it signals their first taste of independence. For some people, renting is the only way to go because they do not want to deal with the headaches…
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How to Deal with Criticism from your Siblings
“Criticism and pessimism destroy families, undermine institutions of all kinds, defeat nearly everyone, and spread a shroud of gloom over entire nations.” Gordon B. Hinckley. Criticism though dangerous is unavoidable because two persons cannot live together successfully without any form…
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How to deal with ungrateful people
Once again you have helped your friend out of another financial jam and, once again, she has shown absolutely no appreciation for your effort. What about last week when you sat and listened to her cry about how unfair life…
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How to Create Trust within a new Blended Family
When people consider forming a blended family, they also have to face the trust problems which will be associated with that formation. For whatever reason, each of the members of that family will have experienced situations where their trust has…
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How to Deal with Sarcastic People
Sarcastic people are just ordinary people who like to play with words when expressing a remark, comment or observation. They like to attack others through their words in the form of jokes or ironical compliments. Their purpose is to insult…
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How to deal with being single and childless
Few people really want to be alone. It is part of human nature to need another half; to have that someone who understands you like no other and is always there for you whether you are up or down. Hopefully,…
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How to Deal with Arguments
July 23, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Everyone has arguments – be it with a friend, family member, loved one, teacher, colleague or even complete stranger. We’ve all felt that we are “right” and they are “wrong” and sometimes arguments can get so heated that we feel…
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How to Cope with Survivors Guilt
Survivor’s guilt is the deep feelings of guilt one might experience after a catastrophic event where many lives were lost, but you survived. Survivors often have feelings of unworthiness, thinking they should have been the one to die in place…
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How to Deal with People who Drain your Energy
Give an Energy Drainer a little morsel of your precious life force, and they’ll cry out: “More! More! More!” Energy Drainers clamp onto you like Leeches, and suck, suck, suck, until you’ve got no energy-giving juice left. They are insecure,…
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How to Deal with a Possesive Demanding Friend
July 23, 2013 Friends and Peers
Whenever we take those first steps to get close to someone with a view to entering into a friendship with them, we all do so with hopes and expectations. Perhaps we hope to get a confidante, someone we can tell…
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How to Cope with a Difficult Husband
People change. The trick is to change together, with your spouse. You can avoid divorce and enjoy a long, happy and fulfilling marriage if you apply these few simple techniques to your relationship. I should know: I’ve been married more…
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How to Deal with People who Drain your Energy
Whether it’s your co-worker, boss, neighbour, family member or friend, we’ve all got one person in our life that drains the life force out of us. People who drain energy are usually narcissists, and are characterized by beginning just about…
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How to Deal with a Passive Aggressive Boyfriend
It can be difficult to have a relationship with a passive aggressive boyfriend. You may find that your communication is hampered, stolen by your boyfriend’s negative behavior, which may or may not be purposeful. The following tips can help you…
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How to Cope with a Demanding and Possessive Friend
July 23, 2013 Friends and Peers
Demanding and possessive friends can be a draining issue to deal with. Have you ever had a friend that is so possessive you feel you can not breathe? Have you ever had a friend that drains you because they are…
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How to Deal with Parents who try to Organize your Adult Life
Some parents have difficulty letting go of their adult children. After years of being in charge, making decisions and choices for their offspring’s well-being, the transition from parent to parental friend is uncharted territory and a challenge at best. If…
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How to Cope when your Spouse Shows Signs of Dementia
July 23, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Life is not always kind and dementia shows no favorites; it is one of the cruelest potential hazards of aging. According to a study conducted by the National Institute of Health, one in seven Americans over the age of 71…
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How to Deal with an Interfering Mother in Law
One of the most difficult relationships to navigate might be between a newly-married individual and his/her mother-in-law. A person’s mother potentially knows her child more intimately than anyone and if that is not intimidating enough to a newlywed, all the…
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How to Boost your Girlfriends self Esteem
In a romantic relationship, both partners should have good self-esteem. A good amount of self-confidence plays a big role in all romantic relationships, especially since it can help you become more trusting and more comfortable with your partner. If you…
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How to Cope when you Find out your Husband has been Cheating
July 23, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
It is true that women are more emotional in relationships than men. However, this isn’t a flaw to women. It is a flaw to men. Infidelity is the worst thing to do to a faithful wife. Put yourself in their…
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How to Cope when a Loved one Commits Suicide
When a loved one dies, there will naturally be a period of grieving for their loss. However, the grief experienced following the suicide of a close family member or friend is something even more intense. Not only is there the…
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How to be more Attractive to Women
These are a number of essential qualities in a man that can have a powerful aphrodisiac effect in women. Confidence Confidence is a major attractor. Many men attempt to cover up their insecurities with false bravado. This is not confidence. While…
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How to Convey Confidence
All life’s interactions become easier when they are approached with a confident attitude. Whether interviewing for a new job or mustering up the courage to ask someone on a first date, a confident demeanor can make all the difference in…
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How to be a Supportive Spouse
July 23, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
One of the most common complaints among married couples is that one does not support the other. Unfortunately, the word “support” has several different meanings. Emotional, physical, financial, spiritual and self-esteem are just some of the kinds of support spouses…
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How to be Assertive with Domineering Friends
July 22, 2013 Friends and Peers
A domineering friend, is a friend that others would usually avoid confronting with. Like a dictator, they are bossy and like to order others around harshly. Their victims are usually the submissive ones. They are arrogant and sometimes can be…
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How to convey a message of sincere condolence
Writing a message of condolence on a sympathy card can be a heartrending task. You might ponder longer, with pen poised over paper, than with any other type of correspondence. It is not easy to know what to say, even…
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How to Choose Funeral Flowers
Funeral flowers serve a dual purpose; their presence pays homage to the deceased, and at the same time, offers comfort to the grieving mourners. The funeral ceremony is an opportunity to offer a respectful tribute, and what better way than with…
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How to Change your last name after Divorce
July 22, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Changing your last name after divorce is a situation faced by many people, primarily women, after a marriage ends. Of course many women decide that keeping their married name is perfectly acceptable, if not desirable, others though wish to revert…
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