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In the 1.0 version of our marriage, we had become more like business partners or roommates.
We did many right things like regular date nights, knowing and speaking each other’s love languages, and even going away just the two of us on occasion, but underneath it all our hearts were miles apart.
This eventually led to a creeping separateness in our relationship, infidelity on Mark’s part, one very dark year, and a four-month separation. 💔
As we began to put the broken pieces of our relationship back together, we began to have different kinds of conversations.
We dug deeper, listened better, and learned more about fine-tuning the inside rather than symptom-treating the outside of our relationship.
We also became life-long learners, committed to pursuing continuing education for our marriage.
We became Mark & Jill version 2.0.
We are so grateful for Mark and Jill’s insights, creativity, and wisdom.
Their teaching has been a game-changer for our marriage.
Sue and David, married 12 years
And feeling the joy that comes from the laughter spreading through the house
And the feeling of connection and pleasure that comes along with it
And knowing that you'll be heard and your marriage will grow stronger, even after the hard conversations you've been avoiding
Too often we say “I do” and then expect things to just work. What we forget is that there is a learning curve in marriage…and it doesn’t matter if you’ve been married 5 or 55 years.
I can say No More Perfect Date Night has been one of the most helpful tools we’ve ever used.
We can both relate to what both Jill & Mark share on many levels.
It’s well thought out and it helps us improve areas of struggles we’ve had.
I also love that we get perspective from both spouses, shared transparency and the encouragement and hope that God can change a marriage if you’re willing to work at it.
Jeff, married 32 years, Date Night member for 1 year
The more you understand marriage and the better equipped you are to handle the everyday challenges of marriage, the more content you’ll be with your perfectly imperfect real marriage.
Our monthly Design-A-Date date nights help you get out of your activity ruts. They put fun back in your relationship just like it was when you were dating!
Every marriage has its challenges. Understanding what’s “normal” will help you navigate the issues every couple deals with.
Too often we spend the bulk of our time dealing with the symptoms rather than the root issues that drive conflict and frustration. Our members tackle root issues and head off further conflict.
It’s entirely too easy to put our marriage on the backburner of life. Our weekly content keeps you thinking about your marriage.
There are no perfect marriages, but there are growing marriages. We keep you learning about yourself, each other, and marriage in general.
Increase the fun you have together as a couple with creative date nights!
You’ll eliminate the “what do you want to do?” conversation with an entire catalog of ideas! Simply find one that sounds fun to you, read the detailed date plans, and start making memories!
Create meaningful conversations during your virtual double dates with Mark & Jill.
These double dates are 10-20 minute practical teachings available in video, audio, and transcript format. They also come with discussion/think-about-it questions for you to apply to your marriage right away!
Enjoy monthly 20-35 minute interviews featuring the wisdom and experience of marriage experts. In these features, you’ll uncover talks about the hardest marriage topics like infidelity, broken trust, parenting, in-laws, sex, money, and much more.
Discounts on some No More Perfect Marriage events, select websites, book table purchases at conferences the Savage’s speak at, private marriage coaching, and other marriage events and products!
No More Perfect Date Night Members have access to member-only coffee chats and giveaways.
Members receive once-a-week encouragement on marriage along with notification of new content available over in the Date Night site.
This bonus section offers additional podcasts, videos, and other resources that puts marriage wisdom at your fingertips.
Comment on any video or piece of content to ask questions and find encouragement from others on the marriage journey!
Every quarter members will have access to a live webinar where they’ll learn about the topic of the month and can ask any question they want about marriage.
Mark and Jill Savage are incredible teachers.
They remind us of what is important in our marriage.
John & Cathy, married 48 years
We’ve been Date Night members for 2 years.
The content always applies to our marriage and having consistent way to spend time on our marriage is beneficial!
Mark, married 17 years, Date Night member for 2 years
We’ve dug deep, removed masks, peeled away layers, and found each other and the marriage we always wanted.
We are committed to helping you do the same.
There are no unproven theories here.
This is the real stuff of life, lived out in all of its messiness.
Lessons we learned the hard way are leveraged to help you steer clear of marriage potholes or navigate them well if you’ve already hit them.
We give you proven strategies to implement right away for immediate results.
You’re even able to change your marriage even if your spouse isn’t willing to participate.
You can use the featured content shared every week or you can use the topical content in the library to address specific challenges you’re working through.
By bringing the content into your living via your computer, tablet, or phone, we’re making it easy to grow your marriage in an average of thirty minutes a week.
For the cost of a weekly latte, you’re able to invest in your marriage without leaving your home or hiring a sitter.
The average marriage counseling appointment is $150/hour. No More Perfect Date Night averages $6/hour for marriage coaching.
We give you many opportunities to help design the content for No More Perfect Date Night based upon your needs.
Surveys, content comments and conversations, as well as our quarterly live webinars allow you to communicate your ideas, thoughts, questions, and needs.
God brought our marriage back together so we could help others do the same with His help.
No More Perfect Date Night has brought insight into our relationship and every part has helped strengthen our marriage.
Sue, married 25 years, Date Night member for 3 years
I really like the variety of short videos, interviews with experts, live webinars, and creative date night ideas.
I do Date Night alone—my husband isn’t willing to do it with me—but I learn so much even by myself.
Thankfully, he does do the creative date night’s with me. He likes those!
Melanie, married 12 years, Date Night member for 18 months
A membership site is a website that is only available to members. It is accessible by a username and password and gives you access to premium content. The No More Perfect Date Night membership site will become your go-to place for marriage coaching, content, and creative ideas, allowing you to connect both with marriage experts and a like-minded community.
In addition to the weekly marriage coaching content and discussion forum, members will have access to a Bonus Area of the website where they can find a variety of marriage resources at their fingertips. Additionally, members will:
• Receive discounts on any future No More Perfect Marriages resources.
• Receive a discount on any No More Perfect Marriage Seminars sponsored by Mark and Jill Savage (Note: we’re unable to offer discounts on No More Perfect Marriage seminars sponsored by churches and organizations).
• Have access to in-person members-only coffee chats with the Savages if/when they’re in your area and time allows. Members will be notified within the site and by email when Mark and Jill Savage are traveling and in an area of the country and available for members-only coffee chats.
• Be entered in exclusive members-only giveaways.
The No More Perfect Date Night Community can be used by both couples and individuals. If your spouse is willing to participate, we highly suggest you watch the videos together, discuss how the teaching applies to your marriage, do the date nights, and participate in the quarterly webinar together. It’s a great way to move your marriage to a deeper level. If your spouse travels frequently for work, you can even watch the videos separately and then set a date and time to process the content and apply it to your marriage.
Yes! The discussion questions after the Double Date with Mark and Jill videos and the Dive Deep Interviews accommodate both couples and individuals (instead of using the “Talk About It” questions, you’ll use the “Think About It” questions). A healthy marriage requires us to “be” the right person. Our encouragement is for you to use the No More Perfect Date Night site as a place where you pursue being a better “me” so you and your spouse can be a better “we” together, even without their full participation. When one person in a relationship changes, the marriage changes!
Remember, you choose when and how you interact with the content. In general, our goal is to keep the time short, but the content thought provoking and practical. Here is the general timeframe for each element:
• Week 1: Double Date with Mark and Jill: One 10-20 minute video and 10-15 minutes of discussion following the video. Approximate time: 30 minutes.
• Week 2: Dive Deep Interview: 30-40 minute video interview with a marriage expert and approximately 10 minutes of discussion. Approximate time: 45 minutes.
• Week 3: Design A Date: This creative date night would probably be a 1-2 hour date. Some can be done at home and others are outside the home.
• Week 4: Dynamic Dialogue: This LIVE Q&A Members-only webinar will last approximately 45 minutes. Feel free to interact with Mark and Jill (and occasional guests) the whole time or whatever part of the webinar you can catch. You’re also welcome to catch the recorded webinar session anytime you want. Approximate time: 45 minutes.
While we expect most members will use the video format, the video content (mp4) will also be available in an audio format (mp3) and a written transcript format. This allows for easy access in a variety of modes and it accommodates different learning styles.
The monthly charge will happen every 30 days from when you register. It will state either No More Perfect Date Night or JAM Savage Ministries on your credit card statement.
You may cancel your membership at any time by emailing resources@jillsavage.org. Please allow 72 hours for processing. Upon cancellation, you will no longer be able to access No More Perfect Date Night. If you choose the annual membership option and cancel, you will have access to the membership site until the end of your year.
We want you to share them! The best place to make those suggestions is in the comments below any post or emailing resources@jillsavage.org. An initial response will likely be addressed both within the comments and at the quarterly LIVE webinar (the webinars are always recorded if you miss them LIVE!). If the topic is more complex or one that lends itself to a little more time, we may choose to do one of the Double Date with Mark and Jill videos on the topic, as well.
They are always at 8pm CST on either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings once a quarter. We alternate days of the week in order to give members who have regularly scheduled events on certain nights of the week the ability to attend on occasion. Even if you’re not able to attend and interact LIVE, the webinars are recorded for you to view at anytime. We announce the dates several weeks in advance so you can get it on your calendar.
I love the real and vulnerable along with the teaching and equipping.
It helps a lot!
Tracy