Back then, I felt that I still had plenty of time ahead of me, and didn't have the added commitments that come with marriage and family.

WSJ: Making New Year's Resolutions Stick

With stress already running high from end of year business deadlines and family commitments, any one of these can lead to a heated argument or emotional breakdown.

FORBES: Will Your Partnership Survive the Holidays?

In particular, Aniston received rave reviews for her part in independent film The Good Girl, and it had been thought she wanted to cut her commitments so she could start a family with husband Brad Pitt.

BBC: Friends back for 10th series

In most cases, youths and adults with limited basic literacy skills find it difficult to re-enroll in the formal education system due to family commitments and the fear of being stigmatized.

UNESCO: Ich will lernen (I want to learn)