
The Missing Piece?
Stacey and Paul were at breaking point. Arguments erupted regularly over ridiculous little things … bickering and sniping were constant … and resentment was spreading between them. Finally, Paul came to a painful conclusion: the only solution was for him to leave.
Stacey’s ‘Ice Princess’ reputation was the result of years of keeping her emotions at bay. She had developed an inner steeliness, ideal for insulating her from the hurts of life … except for this one! Paul’s announcement broke Stacey’s heart, bringing her defences crumbling down – and crystalising three things in her mind:
She loved Paul – like, REALLY loved him.
She didn’t want to live without him.
But she would have to live without him, because he was leaving. And being an ‘Ice Princess’ hadn’t taught her how to build their relationship – nor how to fix it now that it was broken.
Luckily, this WASN’T the end of their story – rather, the beginning of a relationship-change that has ultimately led to a whole new calling. Today, they coach and mentor others in the skills they’ve since developed – which they credit with saving not only their own marriage, but thousands of other marriages as well.
Paul and Stacey Martino have just published a book– ‘THE MISSING PIECE’ – to share what they’ve discovered with couples worldwide.
We caught up with Stacey recently to chat about it…
Issue 1, 2026
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Razor’s Edge

Home Sweet Home

Tiritiri Matangi

Going Places

Art of Manliness
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Stillpoint

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