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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
BONUS: The Slow Fade of Assumptions
Welcome to our third bonus episode of the No More Perfect Podcast! I like to surprise you with a little extra, bite-size podcast goodness every once in a while that's quick to listen to and helpful for your life. Just to...
Using Your God-Tool of Compassion in Marriage | #MarriageMonday
Last week on the blog, Mark shared a little bit about his journey of surrender. So this week for #MarriageMonday, I wanted to share about a journey of compassion I’ve been on over the years. Colossians 3:12–13 says, “Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and...
What Does it Mean to Live a Life of Surrender?
This week on the blog, we thought we'd answer a question recently sent to us via email about surrender. No matter who you are or what stage of life you're in, true surrender is something we all need to understand! Dear Mark and Jill, When you guys share your story,...
Why Changing Your Thoughts Changes Everything
"We cannot avoid pain, but we can avoid joy. Our inward joy does not have to reflect our outward circumstances. The pursuit of joy is a matter of choice." - Mary Southerland I recently shared that quote on Facebook and had someone reply, "But how though? How can you...
38 Things We’ve Learned in 38 Years of Marriage | #MarriageMonday
38 years ago, we said “I do.” It was a hot summer day. I wore my mother’s wedding dress and the tux Mark wore was made of wool (what were we thinking?). We knew so little about marriage. Every anniversary we celebrate is huge because they are hard-won celebrations. I...
Where to Find Help When You’re Feeling…
It’s vacation season, isn’t it? My feed has been full of ocean pictures and sandy beaches lately! And while all that ocean scenery is beautiful, can you imagine if you built your family a house right on the beach? Not along the beach, but right on the sand itself. ...
Podcast
Love Like Jesus | Episode 277
We love Christmas! It’s our (and especially Mark’s) favorite time of year. Besides the decorations, presents, cheer, and time with family, Christmas marks a very special event. It’s when God sent His son to earth, which...
How to Avoid the 5 R’s that Destroy Relationships with PeggySue Wells | Episode 275
This week’s episode will look a little bit different, as we are resharing one of our top five episodes of all time with you! With the holiday season beginning, there will be countless opportunities for relationships to be...
How Men Can Transform Their Marriages with Roy Wooten | Episode 272
When we stand at the altar and say “I do,” our eyes are filled with stars. We're certain we have found happily ever after. After the wedding day, we find out that this marriage stuff is way more complicated than we...
The Dog and Cat Marriage | Episode 271
Have you heard about the dog and cat marriage? It might sound like a crazy concept, but it’s one that has helped us not only understand each other, but also help other couples understand how attachment styles are impacting...
The Next Day Principle | Episode 269
What is the Next Day Principle? It's a practice that we have not only implemented in our own marriage and family, but it’s also something we recommend to other couples in our coaching all the time. It helps to slow down...
Surrendered Sexuality with Dr. Juli Slattery | Episode 268
As Christians, we are often unclear about God’s views on sex and intimacy. It can be a struggle to make sense of our temptations, shame, brokenness, longings, or desires. What is more, Christian churches and families are...
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