Daily practices for the relationship that matters most.
Nearness is a completely offline, privacy-first relationship education app. No accounts. No tracking. No data collection. Just daily practice grounded in research.
16 Journeys, One App
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:
- An Insight — A short lesson drawn from relationship research
- A Practice — Something concrete to try with your partner
- A Journal Prompt — Space to reflect honestly on your relationship
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 and Private
- No internet connection required
- No user accounts or sign-ups
- No data leaves your device
- No third-party analytics or tracking
- Your journal entries are stored only on your phone
Pricing
£4.99 / $5.99 / €5.99 — once.
Nearness is a one-time purchase. No subscriptions. No in-app upsells. No “premium tiers.”
Important Note
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.
Get Nearness
Available on the App Store for a one-time purchase. No subscriptions, no in-app purchases.
Download on the App Store.
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