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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
How to Embrace Awkward to See True Change | #MarriageMonday
So often, couples are open to learning about new ways they need to grow and change. However, when it comes to implementing those changes, their interest falls flat. In today's #MarriageMonday, we're exploring why that is and how to change it! Mark: So many of us think...
5 Steps to Express Frustration in Your Marriage (in a Healthy Way!) | #MarriageMonday
Do you ever find yourself frustrated in marriage, but unsure of how to express that frustration without being rude or passive? In today's #MarriageMonday, Mark is diving into 5 ways to express frustration in a healthy way! Mark here. Over the past seven weeks, I've...
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...
How to Put Love Into Action with Becky Kopitzke | Episode 85
If someone asked if you wanted to make a difference in the world, I imagine your answer would be an enthusiastic, “Yes!” However, the truth is we often get caught up in work demands, home responsibilities, cranky attitudes, challenging people, and exhaustion. All of...
25 Conversation Starters for Your Marriage | #MarriageMonday
Jill: I've got a question for you: When was the last time you and your spouse talked? Not about the kids' grades, your family schedule, or who's taking the kids to basketball practices. Really talked, listening to one another's dreams and hopes, as well as any...
Podcast
How to Love Someone Who’s Hard to Love | Episode 20
Do you have someone in your life who's difficult to love? It might be a sister-in-law, a sibling, a friend, neighbor, or co-worker. It could be a hard family season and your hard-to-love person is your spouse or even one of your children. When our marriage went...
Staying Together When Life Sends It’s Worst with Carol and Gene Kent, Cindy and David Lambert | Episode 19
Life is not perfect. I supposed you already know that. Because of this reality, married couples will come face to face with the imperfect parts of life. Whether it’s a child’s rebellion, infertility, chronic illness, or a financial tragedy, even couples who have been...
The Enneagram and Your Marriage with Jeff and Beth McCord | Episode 15
Are you looking for a way to better understand yourself and better understand your spouse? If so, Episode 15 of the No More Perfect Podcast is for you! If you're familiar with the Enneagram but want to better understand how it plays out in your marriage, this episode...
Why You Need To Forgive Every Single Day | Episode 9
Have you ever learned the value of forgiving in real time? It can be a game-changer for your relationships. Most of the time we think of forgiveness as something needed for big things that break trust. On this episode of the No More Perfect Podcast my husband and I...
How to Rebuild Trust in a Relationship | Episode 6
How do you rebuild trust when it's broken? In this episode, Mark and I tackle the question we're asked ALL. THE. TIME. We're digging into rebuilding trust in a variety of relationships...not just marriage. After all, we deal with broken trust in parent/child...
Lessons Learned From An Imperfect Marriage | Episode 3
Every marriage has a story. Ours is no exception. I was so excited to sit down with Mark to share a bit about our journey as well as how we went from Mark and Jill 1.0 to Mark and Jill 2.0. There's no denying that over the years we have had lots of ups and downs! One...
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