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Nearness — Daily Practices for the Relationship That Matters Most
Strengthen your relationship with daily bite-sized insights, hands-on practices, and reflective journal prompts. Grounded in research. Built with care. No fluff.
16 PERSONALISED JOURNEYS
Choose the path that fits where you are right now:
Life Stage Paths:
• New Couple — Build strong foundations in your first years together
• Newlyweds — Navigate the transition from wedding day to married life
• New Parents — Stay connected through the chaos of parenthood
• Long-Term Partners — Reconnect after years together
• Empty Nesters — Rediscover each other when the kids leave
Situation Paths:
• After a Rough Patch — Rebuild trust and safety after difficulty
• Long-Distance — Stay close when you're far apart
• Blended Family — Love across family lines
• Different Cultures — Bridge worlds together
Skill Paths:
• Communication — Say what you mean, hear what they mean
• Conflict Patterns — Break the cycle of recurring arguments
• Intimacy & Desire — Reconnect physically and emotionally
• Emotional Intelligence — Understand feelings — yours and theirs
• Boundaries — Set loving limits that protect the relationship
• Gratitude & Appreciation — The antidote to taking each other for granted
• Deeper Friendships — Turn your partner into your closest friend
HOW IT WORKS
Each day, you get:
1. An Insight — A short lesson drawn from relationship research
2. A Practice — A hands-on exercise to try with your partner
3. A Journal Prompt — Space to reflect on your relationship
Take 5–10 minutes a day. Small, consistent steps build lasting closeness.
GROUNDED IN RESEARCH
Nearness draws on established relationship science and wisdom:
• Gottman Method — the 5:1 ratio, emotional bids, the Four Horsemen
• Attachment Theory — understanding how you connect and why
• The Art of Loving (Erich Fromm) — love as practice, not just feeling
• The Four Loves (C.S. Lewis) — understanding the different dimensions of love
• The Five Love Languages (Gary Chapman) — speaking your partner's language
• Pál Ferenc — from dependency to genuine intimacy
100% OFFLINE & PRIVATE
Nearness was built with privacy as a foundation, not an afterthought:
• No internet connection required — works anywhere
• No user accounts or sign-ups
• No data ever leaves your device
• No third-party analytics or tracking
• Your journal entries stay on your phone — only you can see them
ONE PRICE. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS.
Nearness is a single purchase. No subscriptions. No in-app purchases. No "premium tiers." Pay once and get everything.
IMPORTANT
Nearness is a relationship education app. It is not therapy and does not replace professional counselling. If your relationship involves abuse or serious crisis, please seek qualified help.