When relationships end, emotions often run high. Hurt, fear, anger and disappointment can quickly turn into something else — ego . Ego shows up when the focus shifts from resolution  to being right , from moving forward  to proving a point . And while that response is deeply human, it’s also one of the biggest barriers to reaching agreements in family dispute resolution. Mediation Isn’t About Winning — It’s About Moving On Whether you’re mediating parenting arrangements or fi