What can break a marriage?

Every book I’ve read on marriage says the same thing about having close friends of the opposite sex: it’s not a good idea. When we are married and still have close friends of the opposite sex we end up building an emotional closeness in that relationship. Emotional intimacy should be reserved for our spouse alone. We can have close friends of the opposite sex, but it’s better to see them in a group setting. One on one meetings with friends of the opposite sex builds too much emotional intimacy. Recommendations like these can seem unnecessary or silly, but the experts know what they are talking about.

Audrey Meisner was close friends with a much younger man and for many years he remained just that, a friend. She never imagined that she would end up having and affair with him one day since he was much younger, and they were just friends.

Bob and Audrey Meisner also had another struggle that so many of us face, they were busy people, very busy. Where do you fit in time to connect and work on your marriage when your schedules are packed with the kids, work and ministry? Bob and Audrey tell their story about how in a busy season of their lives Audrey ended up having an affair that almost ended their marriage.

Bob had a bold and mature mentor who challenged him to forgive his wife, just like God forgave him on the day of salvation. Bob wanted to punch his mentor in the face for even suggesting forgiveness as an option, but over time he chose to do just that, even if the hurt was deep and it took time to heal from it.