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What research says about relationships
Calm documentaries on patterns that last — conflict, repair, silence, and the small habits that shape a life together. Educational notes, not celebrity tea.
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Calm PDF guides for viewers who want something quieter than the algorithm.
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The Long Marriage Audit
£9+ · Instant PDF
A seven-day observation exercise drawn from decades of relationship research. Count bids, repair, and the small patterns that predict long marriages — educational notes, not counselling.
- Seven days of structured observation (not scoring)
- Bids, turn-toward rates, and repair attempts
- Calm, documentary tone — no advice to stay or leave
- Instant PDF download
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What Research Actually Says — Relationship Companion
£14 · Instant PDF
A calm, documentary-style companion from Ship Shop. Seven research themes, plain English, and gentle worksheets. Non-explicit. Christian-friendly. Built for people who want clarity, not gimmicks.
- 7 sections on patterns researchers keep discussing
- Short reflection prompts after each section
- Optional couple’s shared sheet
- Educational, not counselling
From the blog
All articlesEleanor Roosevelt and the letters that stayed
A calm look at how a marriage can survive a painful discovery — and what research themes about repair, loyalty, and long horizons may illuminate.
Read article →Living together first — what the one-year pattern suggests
Cohabitation before marriage is often framed as insurance. Research commentary is more nuanced — including a pattern sometimes described as helping for about a year.
Read article →Why many marriage problems are never “solved”
A large share of couple disagreements are perpetual — not failures waiting for the right argument. How research commentary frames that finding.
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