Getting Started
How do I start?
When you first open Nearness, you will choose a journey that matches your current relationship stage or an area you want to work on. Then you pick a duration (30, 60, or 90 days). Each day, you will receive an insight, a practice, and a journal prompt.
Which journey should I pick?
If you are unsure, start with Communication — it covers essential skills that benefit every relationship. You can always change your journey later.
Can I change my journey?
Yes. Go to Settings and tap Change Journey. Your current progress will be archived and you can start a new journey. You can view your past programmes from the Past Programmes section in Settings.
Daily Lessons
How long does each day take?
About 5–10 minutes. Each day includes a short insight to read, a practical exercise to try with your partner, and an optional journal prompt.
Do I have to complete each day in order?
The app encourages you to go through days in order, as concepts build on each other through three phases. However, you can skip a day if needed.
What are the three phases?
Every journey progresses through three phases:
- Awareness — Understanding yourself and your relationship patterns
- Action — Putting new skills and habits into practice
- Mastery — Deepening and integrating what you have learned
Do I need to do this with my partner?
No. Nearness is designed so that one person can use it on their own. Many of the practices involve your partner, but the insights and journal prompts are for your own reflection. That said, using it together can be a powerful shared experience.
Journal Entries
Are my journal entries saved?
Yes, entries are saved locally on your device when you tap Save Entry. If you navigate away without saving, the draft is discarded — this is by design.
Can I see past journal entries?
Yes. Go to the Journal tab to browse all your past entries, grouped by day. You can also search through your entries.
Are journal entries kept when I change journeys?
Yes. Journal entries are preserved and tagged by journey. When you switch journeys, past entries remain accessible.
Privacy & Data
Does this app collect my data?
No. Nearness collects absolutely no data. Everything is stored locally on your device.
Does this app need the internet?
No. Nearness works completely offline.
How do I delete my data?
Go to Settings and tap Delete All Data. This permanently removes all progress, journal entries, and settings. Uninstalling the app also removes all data.
Troubleshooting
The app is not loading correctly
Try closing and reopening the app. If the issue persists, try uninstalling and reinstalling (note: this will delete your data).
I purchased the app but it is not showing as purchased
Try closing and reopening the app. If the issue persists, check your App Store or Play Store account to confirm the purchase, then try uninstalling and reinstalling.
Contact
For any questions, issues, or feedback, please contact us at:
Email: hello@appsforlife.co.uk
We aim to respond within 48 hours.
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