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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Keep Maiden name or Switch to Husbands last name or Hyphen – Keep
February 2, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Should married woman keep their last name or switch to their husband? There has been a tremendous amount of controversy regarding this question. Which is the correct answer? First of all lets review some of the facts that lie beneath…
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In Law Influences
Possibly the most dreaded subject of any new marriage, or even engagement, never rests. The reasoning is simple: In-laws can indeed be a pain. They can truly make your new life with your husband or wife unbearable, especially if someone…
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Stepparent Blended Families
This statement in and of itself is very misleading. There is no set formula on how being a stepparent is going to work. When I married my husband, I had three fully grown adult boys and one rebellious teenaged girl. …
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Genealogy where to Find Maiden Names
There is basically only one way to find a maiden name. Consult the woman’s birth certificate. To be sure that we are discussing the same thing; a maiden name is the one given to a female child at the time…
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Common Marriage Myths
February 2, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Whether you’re married or not, you have always heard someone who has never been married have some crazy idea about what happens after being married for some time. Every marriage is different and my marriage myths may be realities for…
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What to do when you Feel Replaced by a new Step Parent
As children we are generally treated as the center of our parent’s world. We grow up expecting to always be placed first in their lives, not even considering a time when that may not be the case. So what do…
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Challenges in Raising Multiple Children
Managing a household with multiple children is both challenging and gratifying. The challenge is ensuring that everyone in the family feels a sense of belonging. The gratification comes from knowing that everyone in the family feels loved and nurtured. There…
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Dealing with the Ups and Downs of Married Life
February 2, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
I will remember the day my husband proposed to me for infinity and it wasn’t because he knelt down on one knee or gave me a diamond ring; I will forever remember his words to me. As he knelt down…
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Dating Rituals during the Victorian Age
The Victorian courting ritual was a theatrical event of the highest order, designed to keep the little virgins pure and the male suitors confused. The process of courtship and marriage was then as it is today, a very serious matter. …
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Why Stepparents should not Badmouth Real Parents
Conventional wisdom states that a parent should never badmouth the other parent to their children. Most parents adhere to this most of the time. There are a few slips along the way, especially if the estrangement between the parents is…
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Assessing the Effects of Domestic Violence on Children
February 2, 2014 Crisis Support
We always talk about the victim and the abuser when we talk about Domestic Violence. We seem to forget the children. Children raised in a home where domestic violence is an issue are affected and often have lifelong issues. Children…
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Couples Communication Classes – Yes
February 2, 2014 Communication
Does your car need gas? Do you get your furnace serviced regularly? A relationship of any sort is an investment and it needs to be nurtured to thrive. Do you go to your mechanic to get investment advice? So…
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How to Handle Dreams and Nightmares after Abuse
February 2, 2014 Crisis Support
After abuse the dark memories can surface in dreams and nightmares. Going through trauma even with therapy one still holds the horrible memory within. Sometimes the only release is to surface in ones dreams which end up nightmares. This is…
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How to Plan an Amicable Divorce
February 2, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
The key word in the phrase “How to plan an amicable divorce” is “plan.” If you have the opportunity to plan for your separation and divorce, you have a chance of creating a relatively amicable situation. If the divorce is…
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Tips for Men who want to Meet Women Online
Online dating is a fabulous tool for all of the men out there who fit every personality type. Whether you are a shy individual or have an outgoing personality you can meet women who would be good matches for you…
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How to Maintain your Privacy when in a Committed Relationship
It is easy to become so involved with your partner, especially during the first few years of your time together, that you forget about your own needs. Nevertheless, you need to have time to yourself to follow dreams and explore…
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Ways to be Closer to your Siblings
Family connections are among the most rewarding and also the most frustrating relationships in the human existence. Sibling rivalry can have roots that go all the way back to childhood, but siblings can also be more connected than the closest…
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Where can you Turn when Life Turns Upside down
February 2, 2014 Crisis Support
When life turns upside down, there are many places to seek help. First try your blue pages of the yellow pages or the very front inside cover. There are many social services willing to help people in any kind of…
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Why there Isn’t more Interracial Dating
Why does it matter? As long as two people love each other who cares what race they are. Granted we have come a long way, yet we still have ways to go. The reason that there isn’t more interracial dating…
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Ways to be Closer to your Siblings
Maybe you were born years apart and never really connected … or you had a big blow out over politics and never bothered to make up. Whatever the reason for the awkward distance, you’re looking for ways to be closer…
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How to Discourage your Partners Annoying Habits
February 2, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Annoying habits are most often performed unconsciously. My husband used to interrupt people in the middle of conversations. It took awhile for me to recognize the fact that this was not a deliberate action. His mind was simply functioning at…
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Tips for Moving an Elderly Parent into your Home
There comes a time when everyone must face the fact that their parents are growing older. It is an ugly fact to life. All our lives we can be dependent to a point on them. The time does come when…
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Summer Single Spots Summer get Aways Romantic Spots for Singles
You deserve a little passion. A whirlwind summer romance that tickles you in all the right places and leaves a mark in memories to come. .. the time has come to plan an escape from the everyday menotony. Why not make your summertime a…
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Teen Advice how to say no to Sex
There is a lot of pressure to have sex these days, probably more than ever before. Hollywood makes it seem like having sex the first time that you meet is the norm. People are having sex much earlier than before,…
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Promiscuous – Disagree
Promiscuity: Who’s on Top The answer to this question depends on if you are asking your family, society, your creator, or the opposite sex. The family’s view to female promiscuity hasn’t changed much, and God’s point of view on promiscuity…
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Aging Parnets
Each generation’s life expectancy is longer than the previous one, most likely due to technological and scientific advances in health care. We are, of course, delighted our parents are still with us to experience life and family. Yet aging brings…
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Single Parent at Christmas
Being a single parent, especially during the holidays, can bring out many different emotions. Some single parents struggle more than others depending on how much help they may or may not have from other people. Some single parents do not…
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How to Protect your Senior Parents from Financial Scams
The elder generation are perhaps at most risk from getting financially scammed. Many senior parents who fall victim to financial scams are too scared or too embarrassed to tell anyone. If you think your elderly parents may be at risk…
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Why some People Choose to Remain Single
There are some people who choose to remain single because they don’t want to be in a relationship. Being in a relationship can be stressful when you spend your time worrying about what your partner thinks and feels about everything….
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Expectations should Change in Marriage over the Years
February 1, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
As we age, we should become wiser. This means if you have been married for years; you both should grow and become more mature. It is okay to continue to do some of the same things, but you should both…
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