Iyanla, Fix My Life Season 4 Episode 24 Marriage in Crisis: Part 3
- November 5, 2017
- 41 min
Marriage in Crisis: Part 3 is the final episode of season 4 of Iyanla: Fix My Life. The episode is centered around two couples: first, there's Arkeisha and Michael, who have been married for 13 years and have three children together. They've hit a rough patch in their marriage, and Michael has cheated on Arkeisha, leaving her feeling hurt and betrayed. The second couple is Laticia and Glenn, who have also been married for 13 years and have two daughters. Laticia has reached out to Iyanla for help because she feels like her marriage is on the brink of collapse.
As with many episodes of Iyanla: Fix My Life, Iyanla digs deep into the couples' pasts and childhoods to uncover the root causes of their current struggles. With Arkeisha and Michael, Iyanla quickly discovers that Michael's infidelity is just a symptom of a larger issue: he doesn't feel like he's good enough for Arkeisha. Through a series of exercises designed to boost Michael's self-esteem, Iyanla helps him to see that he is a worthy and valuable partner.
Laticia and Glenn's issues are more complex. Although they love each other, they've fallen into a pattern of arguing and fighting over everything from finances to parenting. Iyanla works with them to identify the toxic behaviors they engage in when they're arguing, and helps them to develop more constructive ways of communicating. She also helps them to see how their childhoods are influencing their behavior in the present day, and encourages them to take responsibility for their own healing.
Throughout the episode, Iyanla challenges both couples to take a hard look at their own behavior and to make real changes in order to save their marriages. She doesn't shy away from difficult topics or shy away from calling out harmful behaviors. Ultimately, it's up to the couples to decide whether or not they're willing to put in the work to save their relationships - but Iyanla gives them the tools they need to do so.
Overall, Marriage in Crisis: Part 3 is a powerful and emotional end to season 4 of Iyanla: Fix My Life. Watching these couples struggle to overcome their issues is harrowing at times, but Iyanla's compassion and wisdom shines through in every scene. Whether you're a fan of the show or simply someone who's passionate about helping people build stronger, healthier relationships, this episode is well worth watching.