Candace Cameron Bure Unpacks ‘Rough’ Marriage Rollercoaster with Valeri
Sitcom matriarch turned real-life truth-teller Candace Cameron Bure just reminded us that “happily ever after” sometimes looks less like a fairy tale and more like a reality show pilot gone off the rails. In a recent episode of her “Morning Chat” podcast, the Full House alum dropped a bombshell: her marriage to former NHL star Valeri Bure hit what she frankly called a “really rough” patch (People Magazine, March 2024). And yes, there was much eye-rolling silence as listeners imagined the behind-the-scenes drama.
According to E! News, Cameron Bure confessed that career commitments—think back-to-back filming schedules and overseas hockey seasons—created a communication breakdown worthy of an over-dramatic sports documentary. She admitted to feeling ostracized by her own calendar: “I’d call him between takes, and half the time he was just texting me a hockey score.” Cue the sound of marital bliss crashing to the ice.
The couple, parents to three kids aged 12 to 22, also butted heads on parenting philosophy. Candace’s faith-first approach occasionally collided with Valeri’s more laissez-faire style. She joked dryly, “It got so spiritual that I thought I needed spiritual counseling just to survive breakfast.” Roast delivered: nothing like your spouse questioning whether Sunday school or Sunday brunch wins the parenting decathlon.
What really stoked the fire was their mutual reluctance to ask for help. Both took pride in DIY solutions—because nothing says romance like two adults trying to fix a marriage with duct tape and hockey pucks. Finally, they enlisted a counselor, who reportedly advised them to schedule serious talks like they’d schedule a t-ball practice. As Candace noted, “At least my calendar couldn’t bail on me that time.”
Despite the tension, the couple credits candid conversations and a healthy dose of humor for steering them back on course. According to People, their secret weapon involves weekly “no-phones-allowed” family nights—board games, movie marathons, and Valeri’s questionable charades skills. Spoiler alert: his impression of Matthew Perry gets a collective eye roll from the kids.
Through it all, the couple leaned on their Christian faith. Candace admitted, “Prayer became my pacifier.” You haven’t truly lived until you’ve prayed for patience while your spouse tries to teach you Russian swear words. If that’s not cementing a bond, what is?
At the end of the day, Cameron Bure’s admission reveals that even fairy-tale couples struggle with the mundane chaos of work, kids, and church bake sales. Tune in next time when we’ll reveal which Hollywood duo thinks marriage is more like synchronized swimming—and yes, there will be cannonballs. There you have it: life’s finest drama, served with a side of irony.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, E! News
Attribution: Creative Commons Licensed
