During the challenging period of social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic, actress Candace Cameron Bure found her marriage facing significant strain. The growing distance between her and Valeri Bure, the former NHL right winger she married in 1996, left her uncertain about the future of their relationship.
Speaking Out About Struggles
In a July 2025 episode of her podcast, Candace candidly shared her concerns: “It was going south quickly. And I was like, ‘I don’t know. I don’t know if we’re gonna make it through.'” As the pressures of isolation mounted, it became clear that both she and Valeri needed to address the widening chasm in their marriage.
A Life-Changing Conversation
However, an unexpected intervention from their son Lev turned out to be a turning point. Candace recounted how Lev approached them with a desire to talk: “Lev came up to us and said, ‘We’d like to talk to you guys.’” He delivered a heartfelt, 45-minute sermon on marriage, using his Bible as a guide as he spoke to them from the couch.
Wisdom from Their Child
Candace praised Lev’s calm demeanor and the depth of his wisdom during that pivotal moment. “He was just such a calm voice that had so much wisdom behind it,” she said. “And he looked us straight in the eye and individually asked me and asked Val, ‘Have you done everything you can?'” This thoughtful inquiry sparked introspection for both Candace and Val.
A Renewed Commitment to Marriage
After that heartfelt discussion, Candace noted a shift in their relationship: “We walked away from that, and Val and I were like, ‘We raised pretty good kids.'” She emphasized that this conversation became a “pivotal moment” in their marriage, highlighting how impactful it can be when children express their concern for their parents’ wellbeing. “It really changed for us after that talk. It’s a whole different scenario when your kids sit you down to talk and say, ‘Are you being as mature as you can be?'”
