Candace Cameron Bure reveals struggles in marriage of 30 years

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Candace Cameron Bure has revealed the struggles she endured in her marriage of nearly 30 years. 

Candace Cameron Bure, 49, known for her role on Full House, has been married to Valeri Bure since 1996. In a recent interview, she openly shared that she has some regrets about their relationship.

In a recent interview on the Stay True podcast with Madison Rose Troutt, she revealed she has regrets about certain years of her relationship and discussed how having children created challenges for her and her partner.

We’ve had a lot of good times, but also some years I wish we could redo,” she admitted with a sigh. “I think it’s something you have to do every year – constantly look at what’s working and what isn’t, especially as schedules shift. You always have to adjust to new things and find your groove, but that groove is always changing.

It’s important to be flexible, not just with your schedule, but also with each other as a couple, because that’s the first thing that suffers when things get tough.

She went on to explain that having children really challenges a marriage. They require a lot of attention, and as they grow, they can sometimes create conflict between parents.

You probably don’t even notice it happening! They’re tiny and incredibly cute, but they’ll still try to get what they want – like asking for a cookie, even if you’ve already said no.

Then they’ll run to their dad and say, “But I’m having the cookie because Dad said I could!” And you’re left thinking, “Why did you let her have it? I already told her no.” And he’ll just say, “Oh, I didn’t realize you’d said no.”

It’s funny how you can end up arguing with your partner, then immediately realize it was something your child did, and you still love them anyway! It’s a bit chaotic, but that’s just how family life is, and it seems to get more intense as the kids grow up.

She emphasized the importance of prioritizing your relationship with your husband, especially when raising children. She suggested making dedicated time for each other is key.

Candace married Valeri in 1996, and they have three grown children: Natasha, who is 27, Lev, 25, and Maksim, 23.

Candace has often been open about the difficulties she and her husband have faced in their marriage.

Candace recently shared that she and Valeri have gone through difficult times, but they were able to overcome those challenges and rebuild their lives.

Let me tell you, life isn’t always sunshine and roses. I’ve definitely had my share of really tough times, moments where I felt completely broken. It’s something I think everyone goes through, honestly. I wouldn’t say I always feel that way, but there have been periods in my life where I’ve really wrestled with those feelings of being shattered, and I’ve learned to navigate them.

She explained that God specializes in renewal, loves to rebuild and refresh, and is certainly capable of doing so.

Balancing work and family has always been a challenge, and many women especially feel that pressure.

Candace recently revealed that she and her husband came very close to divorcing in 2020, but they were able to work through their issues and stay together thanks to their son.

In a July episode of her podcast, Candace Cameron Bure shared that she and her husband, Val, went through a very difficult time in their marriage.

She said at one point, they both had thoughts about splitting up until their kids stepped in.

Things were rapidly getting worse, and we honestly doubted we would succeed.

She remembered how her son Lev, their oldest child and a co-host on the podcast along with Pastor Jonathan Pokluda, helped them navigate a difficult time with their faith.

‘Lev came up to us and said, “We’d like to talk to you guys”,’ she recalled.

Lev gave us a long, informal talk about marriage, lasting around 45 minutes. He was sitting on the couch with his Bible and just shared his thoughts with us.

She went on to share that he’d said, ‘I’ve never been married, and I’m still young, so it might seem strange to take marriage advice from me. But you don’t have to be married to understand what the Bible teaches.’

The actress explained that seeing things through her son’s eyes helped her and her family reconnect with what’s truly important to them.

He had a remarkably calm and wise presence. Looking directly at each of us, he personally asked both me and Val, “Have you truly given this your all?”

‘We walked away from that, and Val and I were like, “We raised pretty good kids.”

She explained that was a turning point. Things changed significantly for them after that conversation. It was a surprising situation, she said, when her children took her and her partner to task, asking if they were acting responsibly.

She added: ‘I’m so grateful to Lev, and Maks and Natasha. They were so supportive of everything.’

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2025-11-20 19:54