Marriage Can Survive Infidelity: Building a Godly Marriage

The news of his wife’s affair had crushed him. He slumped in his chair and sobbed bitterly. The thought of losing the woman he loved was unbearable. Her admission shook him deeply, and he wondered if he would ever recover or experience happiness again. In Your Marriage Can Survive Infidelity, Dr. Cody J. Perry, Ph.D., shares the story of betrayal, anguish, and uncertainty after his wife’s affair. For many couples, adultery is an automatic death sentence. However, for Cody and his wife, it meant the beginning of a stronger, more fulfilling marriage. An Old Testament story and Paul’s description of love in 1 Corinthians 13 allowed Dr. Perry to escape from the precipice of divorce and rebuild a wonderful marriage. Dr. Perry shares his experiences and steps for building a stronger marriage, including: • His personal story of betrayal, depression, and redemption • The reasons he chose to reconcile with his wife • Myths about marriage and divorce • What the Bible says about marriage, love, forgiveness, and grace • How to forgive your spouse • What to expect as you rebuild your marriage • How to protect your relationship from infidelity • How reconciliation reveals God’s glory • How to heal from infidelity and/or a divorce Dr. Perry’s candid account of infidelity, forgiveness, and Christian marriage brings hope and optimism to those struggling through a difficult marriage. His story illustrates how God works miracles when couples commit to loving one another in a Biblical, Christ-centered relationship.