leading to sound diagnosis, constructive solutions, and lasting change. Yes, we must sometimes probe unseemly realities and render disturbing diagnoses—but to cure, not to kill. And yet today and throughout the history of the Christian church there have been inspiring marriages bearing lovely fruit supported by wise and caring friends, families, and churches. Moreover, in every successful marriage there will be failure and repentance. In marriage as in so many other areas, we have in history and