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to No More Perfect Marriages
HAVE A HURTING MARRIAGE?
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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.
Is There Really Sex After Kids?
My Heart is Broken
I Really Messed Up
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...
When An Introvert And An Extrovert Marry
Mark: I’m an extrovert. I’m refueled by being with people Jill: I’m an introvert. I’m refueled by being alone. Mark: This has caused more than a few challenges in our nearly 35 years of marriage. Jill: Initially, we were drawn to our differences. I loved how Mark was...
The Power of NonSexual Touch In Your Marriage
Mark: It was quite a few years ago when I first heard the phrase, “nonsexual touch.” I thought, “You’re kidding me. Those two words don’t even belong in the same sentence!” Jill: I remember Mark’s reaction to it. I craved non-sexual touch, but it seemed that Mark only...
When a Woman is Addicted to Pornography
This blog may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure here. Today's post is from my friend Robin Nordhues. Robin is a brave woman who has decided to share her story to help others. She's also a speaker, blogger and workshop leader with a passion for...
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...
Staying Together When Your Child’s Choices Threaten To Pull You Apart
Jill: Mark and I spent some time with friends recently. As the parents of several young adult children, they were struggling to make sense of their oldest child's choices. Substance abuse and crime have landed their girl in prison for quite some time. Mark: Jill and I...
Podcast
Simple Ways to Find Rest in the Middle of a Chaotic Life with Saundra Dalton-Smith | Episode 13
Do you find yourself constantly tired and your life doesn't seem to allow for rest? If so, you aren't the only one. A great nights sleep or a nap isn't always the key to great rest. According to Dr. Saundra-Dalton-Smith,...
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...
When Life Feels Like More Than You Can Handle with Barb Roose | Episode 7
Does life ever feel like it’s more than you can handle? Do you realize that hard seasons tend to be where we fight to maintain control? Do you know that learning to “let go” will actually bring about better blessings...
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...
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...
Choosing Compassion | How I Stopped Being a Buck Up Wife and Mom | Episode 1
I'm super excited to be launching the No More Perfect Podcast! Episode 1 is now available and I'm pulling back the curtain on a place where I've had a big learning curve in my life. As a mom and wife, I am always learning...
Courses & Classes
WANT PERSONALIZED HELP? TRY COACHING!
Having a coach is like having a personal trainer. Instead of working on body goals, you’ll set and meet life or career goals. If you feel overwhelmed with life, marriage, building a platform, speaking, or writing, Jill knows the path and she can guide you to success!
Free Gifts
Discover the 6 Practical Steps to Rebuilding Trust
No matter how trust has been broken, it’s possible to rebuild it and to even have a better marriage than before! This short guide gets you started in the right direction.
