“Unlock the Secret Weapon That’s Saving Marriages Everywhere: You Won’t Believe What These Couples Do!”

By Familyguide® Contributor

Candace Cameron Bure recently welcomed her husband Valeri and relationship experts Dr. Josh and Christi Straub to her podcast for an enlightening discussion on navigating parenting conflicts within marriage.

Both couples acknowledged that children introduce unique challenges to family dynamics, but emphasized that how partners respond to inevitable disagreements is crucial for maintaining a healthy marital relationship.

“When considering parenting conflicts in marriage, it’s vital to prioritize your spouse’s perspective and feelings. Focus on fighting for your spouse rather than against them,” Josh advised at the outset of the conversation.

Valeri, who shares three children with Candace – Natasha, Maksim, and Lev – noted, “With five distinct personalities in the mix, disagreements are bound to happen. We tackle this by striving to be as unified as possible.”

He shared that when disagreements arose regarding their children, he and Candace would address them privately. Candace recalled, “There were instances when Val would say, ‘We need to talk because I disagree with what you said to the kids.’ I’d be surprised, thinking we were on the same page, but he’d explain, ‘I didn’t want to challenge you in front of the children, as we need to present a united front.'”

Candace revealed that their approach evolved as their children grew older. She felt it became important for their kids to see that she and Valeri didn’t always agree. “I wanted to show Natasha that a woman can respectfully disagree, so I began to voice my opinions more in front of the kids as they got older,” the former FULL HOUSE star explained.

The Bures also discussed how they balanced their children’s sports commitments with their spiritual life, particularly when games conflicted with church attendance. They eventually compromised by attending Bible study or church on different days of the week, with Candace supporting Valeri’s role as the family’s spiritual leader.

Christi Straub, co-host of the “Famous at Home” podcast, emphasized the importance of modeling a marriage where spouses prioritize each other over their children. “In many homes today, everything revolves around the kids’ activities. It’s crucial for children to see that their parents’ relationship is the priority,” she explained.

Christi shared a personal practice she and Josh have developed, where they spend time talking together on their porch swing every night after the children are asleep. “It’s become our ritual – even if it’s just for five minutes, we talk without phones or distractions,” she said.

Candace recently celebrated her and Val’s 30th anniversary of when they first met, sharing on social media, “I love growing old with you, my love.” Their enduring relationship serves as an inspiration to many of their fans, who expressed their admiration for the couple’s commitment to each other and their family.