Books
NO MORE PERFECT MARRIAGES
No marriage is perfect. But every marriage can get better.
In No More Perfect Marriages, Mark and Jill speak honestly about their struggles, how they came back from betrayal, and the principles keeping their marriage strong today. They guide you in everything you need to know to kick the Perfection Infection right out and return to intimacy.
In their warm, honest, personable style, Jill and Mark discuss:
→How the Perfection Infection invades a marriage–even a good marriage
→How to detect and correct the Seven Slow Fades
→How to set and communicate realistic expectations
→What to do if your spouse just won’t change
→How to guard your marriage from the Perfection Infection for good
Hurting marriages can heal, and good marriages can become great. It takes work, yes, but No More Perfect Marriages will give you the insights, language, and roadmap you need for the journey. So start today.

ARTICLEs
The Top Books That Influenced Our Marriage
Jill: We're often asked what the top books are that we read for our marriage. To be honest, initially I was the reader in the relationship. I would summarize to Mark what I'd read. In fact, I actually wrote my Is There Really Sex After Kids book that way! Mark wrote...
Six Healthy Ways to Express Frustration
Mark: Two weeks ago, the headlines in our local paper read: “Woman shot husband over lack of attention.” Such a sad story and an extreme way to handle frustration. Jill: Most of us have been frustrated with our spouse being distant or distracted at one time or...
The Myth of “I Don’t Love You Anymore”
It's happened again. Yesterday we learned of another family that has been broken up because one person in the marriage says, "I don't love you anymore." There's a common misconception that married couples will always "feel" love for one another. Today's Marriage...
Don’t Go Relivin’ What You Have Forgiven
Jill says: Even when you're moving forward, it's easy to want to bring up the past. Mark says: It's the human side of us that wants to throw something back into play that we settled in our heart or relationship a while ago. Jill says: Just this past week, when Mark...
Marriage Monday: Determine Your Love Style and Create a Deeper More Satisfying Relationship with Your Spouse and Kids
Today's Marriage Monday is brought to you by Milan and Kay Yerkovich. The Yerkovich's book How We Love has been a complete game-changer in our marriage over the past year. It's also changed how we parent and tune into our kids' emotional needs. Now let's hear from...
Podcast
The Alcohol Free Marriage with Matt & Amy Edwards | Episode 153
In this episode, Mark and I are tackling a unique topic that we’ve never really covered before! It’s the topic of alcohol and specifically how it can affect our lives and our relationships if we aren’t careful. If you grew up in a conservative Christian household, you...
Three Major Hidden Heart Issues Sabotaging Your Life with Annette Chesney | Episode 152
You may recall that Mark and I are doing marriage training in Uganda for pastors and their wives. In case you missed it, you can hear the whole story here in Episode 135: To Uganda with Love. To make sure you continue to receive encouragement and value for your...
Lessons Learned in 40 Years of Marriage | Episode 150
You may recall that Mark and I are doing marriage training in Uganda for pastors and their wives. In case you missed it, you can hear the whole story here in Episode 135: To Uganda with Love. To make sure you continue to receive encouragement and value for your...
Love is a Choice with Dr. Gary Chapman | Episode 143
If there is one principle I have learned in nearly 40 years of marriage, it’s the principle that love is a choice. It’s a decision. It is not a feeling. Dr. Gary Chapman believes that as well because Love Is a Choice is the name of his newest book. Dr. Gary Chapman is...
How Your “Then” Affects Your “Now” with Elliott Anderson | Episode 142
When Mark and I went through the dark season in our marriage, it’s no surprise that we sought out counseling. However, what most people find surprising is that our counselor focused more on untangling our childhoods than our skills as a couple. That was exactly what...
BONUS: Reflection, Not Rejection | Episode 140
Welcome to another bonus episode of the No More Perfect Podcast! We love surprising you with extra podcast content that's super practical and beneficial for your life – it's our way of saying thank you! Mark is joining me as we dive into the often challenging world of...
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