Questions people ask
What is So You Married a Human about?
So You Married a Human is a humorous, illustrated marriage guide by Jackie Kelley, published by Zondervan. It collects her "Marriage Rules" into practical habits couples can try immediately, covering communication, making decisions together, and staying playful.
What are the Marriage Rules?
The Marriage Rules are short, named agreements from Jackie Kelley's book and Instagram videos. The rules in So You Married a Human are: "love this idea for 5 minutes", "voted off the island", "no wrong answer". Each one is designed to be remembered in the middle of an argument rather than studied beforehand.
Is So You Married a Human a religious book?
No. The book is a secular guide to marriage. It is published by Zondervan, and its advice is written for any couple regardless of faith.
Who is Jackie Kelley?
Jackie Kelley is a vibrant and neurodivergent storyteller, illustrator, wife, and mother. Through her Instagram content and popular "Marriage Rules" videos, she hopes to empower others to cultivate marriage rhythms that work well for them.
When does So You Married a Human come out?
So You Married a Human publishes on October 6, 2026 from Zondervan. The ISBN is 9780310371076.
Where can I buy the book?
The book is available from Literally A Bookshop, Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon in paperback and Kindle editions.
Is the book good for couples who are already doing fine?
Yes. Most of the rules are maintenance rather than repair. They are aimed at couples who want to keep a working marriage from quietly drifting into logistics.
Where is the book launch party?
The launch party is at 10 S Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296, on Friday, October 9, 2026 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.