We grow up believing in fairy tales—soulmates, happily ever after, love that conquers all. But reality paints a different picture: more than 70% of new relationships end every year. Why do so many people seem to be in a cycle that keeps repeating this? Is real love possible? Anthony Silard reveals a powerful but often overlooked truth: many relationships don’t fail because of incompatibility—but because of unforgiven pain. We carry emotional wounds, grief, and guilt from past relationships into new ones, unconsciously sabotaging the very intimacy we crave. He explores how healing and forgiveness—of others and ourselves—can become the foundation for deep, lasting love. With compelling research, personal stories, and actionable tools, he offers readers a roadmap for transforming suffering into connection. He is a professor of leadership and the Director of the Center for Sustainable Leadership at Luiss Business School in Rome. He has provided leadership development coaching and training to the world’s largest nonprofits, including GE, Disney, Nokia, Bank of America, IBM, CARE, Save the Children, and the American Red Cross.