Infatuation Rules
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A woman's peak reproductive years are between the late teens and late 20s. By age 30, fertility (the ability to get pregnant) starts to decline. This decline becomes more rapid once you reach your mid-30s. By 45, fertility has declined so much that getting pregnant naturally is unlikely for most women.
When someone is upset, you might expect to see a change in their demeanor. "His tone of voice might change," psychotherapist and relationship coach...
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According to Thomaes & Brummelman, the development of narcissism begins at around the ages of 7 or 8. This is the time when children begin to...
Read More »Carrier Screening: A test done on a person without signs or symptoms to find out whether he or she carries a gene for a genetic disorder. Chromosomes: Structures that are located inside each cell in the body. They contain the genes that determine a person’s physical makeup. Complications: Diseases or conditions that happen as a result of another disease or condition. An example is pneumonia that occurs as a result of the flu. A complication also can occur as a result of a condition, such as pregnancy. An example of a pregnancy complication is preterm labor. Diagnostic Tests: Tests that look for a disease or cause of a disease. Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21): A genetic disorder that causes abnormal features of the face and body, medical problems such as heart defects, and mental disability. Most cases of Down syndrome are caused by an extra chromosome 21 (trisomy 21). Eggs: The female reproductive cells made in and released from the ovaries. Also called the ova. Embryos: The stage of prenatal development that starts at fertilization (joining of an egg and sperm) and lasts up to 8 weeks. Endometriosis: A condition in which tissue that lines the uterus is found outside of the uterus, usually on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and other pelvic structures.
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All healthy relationships share the following three core components: Mutual respect. Mutual trust. Mutual affection.
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