Marriage faces unprecedented challenges today, with over 2,000 couples filing for divorce daily in the US. The key insight is that all major marital problems start small - like a toothpick - but grow when ignored. Small issues like broken promises or moments of disrespect gradually create emotional distance, replacing love with anger and loneliness. However, restoration is possible through three essential steps: prayer, forgiveness, and communication. When couples address problems daily while they're still manageable, they can prevent small irritations from becoming marriage-destroying issues.