How To Rekindle A Broken Relationship Before It’s Damaged Beyond Repair. Can a broken marriage be repaired? Being married or in a long-term relationship can be one of the most rewarding parts of life … … Or it can be the greatest source of stress, frustration and conflict! It takes a lot of work to maintain a close, vibrant relationship for a long time. And sometimes it seems as though the odds are against your marriage succeeding.