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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
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,...
Love Like You Mean It with Bob Lepine | Episode 49
Every year millions of men and women stand in front of their friends and families and pledge a life-long love for each other. The question is, do they know what they're getting themselves into? The answer is often a resounding “Nope!” Mark and I sure didn’t know what...
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...
Prayers for Your Anxious Heart with Julie Gillies | Episode 48
"This is what it comes down to: Do we trust Him?" I love that quote from today's conversation. Have you experienced worry, anxiety, or fear in this last year? Are those things taking up entirely too much space in your heart? For most of us, the uncertainty around so...
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...
Podcast
Conflict Can Help Connection with Dana Che Williams | Episode 223
When was your last conflict? Whether it was a spat with your spouse or a clash with a close friend, odds are it felt pretty intense. Most likely, it made you feel disconnected from a person you really care about. Most of us don't think of conflict as a way of...
ONE Extraordinary Marriage with Tony & Alisa DiLorenzo | Episode 220
Have you ever felt more like roommates than husband and wife? Most couples go into marriage with forever in mind, but then life happens. There are times when you may find yourself clashing with your spouse, and instead of growing closer together, you are being driven...
BONUS: Why Marriage Should Be 70/30, Not 50/50
It's been a while since we had a bonus episode of the podcast! These are shorter episodes full of bite-sized encouragement and support that you can apply to your life today. In this episode, we are talking about marriage. Now you may have heard that marriage is 50/50,...
Standing Up When Life Knocks You Down with Courtney Joseph Fallick | Episode 217
Life is full of ups and downs. Each one of us will experience difficult seasons in life. During my darkest and most difficult season, one of the things I learned to say is “It is not well with my circumstances, but I want to make sure it is well with my soul.” My...
Attachment Styles in Marriage with Reese & VaLisa Palmer | Episode 216
Our topic in this episode is SO IMPORTANT! Mark and I are joined by Reese and VaLisa Palmer, fellow workers in the sphere of marriage coaching and strengthening. Reese is a clinical psychotherapist specializing in marriage and family therapy (LMFT). VaLisa is a...
Improving Sexual Intimacy in Marriage | Episode 215
Note for the Listener: As you can probably guess from the title, we talk candidly about sexual intimacy in this episode. We recommend listening to it away from young ears if you have children at home. You may have heard us mention our Date Night Community. Well, we...
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