Lauren Mackler

Out of all the relationships we have in our lives, the ones we share with family members can be the most challenging. And there's nothing like holiday stress to trigger the old wounds and unresolved issues.

Nearly 50% of all marriages end in divorce. Why do so many marriages fall apart, and how can you stop the destructive patterns that turn relationships into battlefields?

To what can we attribute feelings toward our partners that are emotionally overpowering? And why do we often react so strongly to the end of a relationship?

Whether you want to become a better leader or bring greater balance into your life, there are three keys to achieving any type of goal: focus, strategy, and commitment.

If you're living life from a place of fear, you're not free to take risks or pursue your dreams.

If you believe that you can only be happy with a partner, you keep waiting for someone to rescue you. The challenge is to break the patterns that keep you from living your life to the fullest.