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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.
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ARTICLEs
Using The God Tool of Forgiveness in Your Marriage | #MarriageMonday
Forgiveness is so important, but it isn't something that usually comes naturally. This is why it's one of the God-tools we cover in No More Perfect Marriages. In today's #MarriageMonday, we're exploring what it looks like to use the God-tool of forgiveness in...
Spring Cleaning for Your Marriage | #MarriageMonday
On today's #MarriageMonday, we're talking about clutter. Specifically, cleaning up some of the "clutter" that can so easily accumulate in our marriages over time. Jill: It's spring cleaning time! Here in Illinois, it's finally starting to feel a little warmer, and...
Why Can’t You Be Normal Like Me? (6 Core Differences in Many Marriages & a Free Quiz!) | #MarriageMonday
On today's #MarriageMonday, we're diving into differences! We all have them, but they can move from fascinations while we're dating to frustrations when we get married. Let's talk about it! Jill: We're all different. That's no secret. But it's funny how quickly...
Dear Younger Me
Dear younger me, We just had another birthday. It's probably hard for you to believe (it's hard for me to believe too), but this was number 58! What a life we've had so far. I look back at you and think of how much you have left to learn and to experience. In many...
5 Reasons Continuing Education is Important in Your Marriage
Can I be honest? As Mark and I were approaching our June wedding almost 39 years ago, I thought everything would just kind of work out. I mean, I knew there would be conflict but we loved each other and were excited to get married, so I figured our differences or...
How to Start Dreaming with Your Spouse Again | #MarriageMonday
On today's #MarriageMonday, we're diving into why it's important to dream with your spouse and how to have future-focused conversations without conflict. Mark: I'm a dreamer. I always have been. I love to think about what "could be." Jill: I've always been more of a...
Podcast
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Handling Destructive Relationships with Leslie Vernick | Episode 138
For those of us who are married, we would testify that there are times when marriage is hard. There are ups and downs and challenges that we face while learning how to blend two lives into one. You may often hear Mark and...
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