Relationship apps can keep you and your partner on the same page and even spice things up. Do you want to use one but aren’t sure what it can offer your relationship?
Your phone can help you navigate from point A to point B, make last-minute purchases, keep in touch with friends around the world, and even help you find your soulmate. Did you know that your phone can also help you build a loving and lasting relationship with your partner? Whether you’re in the early stages of your relationship or approaching your 10th anniversary, download a relationship app to discover the benefits it can bring to you, your partner, and your relationship.
Stay in sync
When you’re in a relationship, it can be difficult to schedule get-togethers with friends and prioritize family time. This is natural since you are also dividing your time with your partner. It gets even more complicated when you both have your own calendars, your own appointments, and your own after-work priorities. Couples use apps to keep their lives in sync and organized.
Simply Us is a free app available for iOS that organizes your life so you can work together seamlessly. Do you and your partner often find yourself booking dinner dates twice? Or find yourself in the wrong cinema to see the movie of the month? This is normal, but it should not happen to you or your partner again. You can use Simply Us to make to-do lists, write down tasks you need to complete, and have a calendar that syncs between the two of you so you’re always on the same page. You’ll never have to worry about a scheduling conflict again.
Two other apps that serve this purpose are Couple and Between. They are like private social networks that only you and your partner can access. Think of it as your personal space where you can store your memories. On Couple, you can make voice or video calls with each other, send cute doodles back and forth, and, like Simply Us, you can share calendar items. The couple has an interesting feature called Thumbkiss that allows you to feel connected to your partner no matter how far away they are. You simply touch the same spot on your screens and both phones will vibrate at the same time. Between is an extremely popular app among couples thanks to its beautiful features that allow you to always stay in sync. You can send animated emoticons to each other to brighten your days.
Keeping your schedules organized makes life easier, but it also helps you avoid minor fights and frustrations that can strain relationships. But if you find yourself in a fight, there is an app for it. Fix a Fight is popular with many couples who argue often. The app offers advice on how to resolve disputes and features relaxation exercises to calm both parties. It even features a voice-over by Mark McGonigle, a noted psychotherapist and marriage counselor.
Deepen relationships
Relationship apps can do much more than sync your schedule and keep you and your partner on the same page. If you feel like you know each other and there’s nothing more to explore, download TheIceBreak to have a good time. This iOS app aims to help couples have more meaningful conversations to understand each other better. You will be surprised to learn things about your partner that you never knew. It has a list of questions, some common and some extremely rare, that you can discuss with your partner and have a good time. More than just learning from each other, however, every time they answer a question, they earn virtual coins that they can purchase at a discount on their next date.
If you like the idea of TheIceBreak, you’ll also like Happy Couple. Put away your phone the next time you and your partner relax. The app asks you both about each other’s habits and personality traits and then allows you to compare the answers. It’s a fun way to pass the time and you can learn from each other in the process.
Spice things up
Finally, relationship apps can take your relationship to new heights by offering features that can make others smile. Can you find yourself sitting in front of your computer at work with nothing special to say to your partner but you just want to show them that you are thinking about them? You will love the LokLok app. It syncs your and your partner’s phone screens and lets you send messages back and forth. These messages can be images, selfies or personalized texts. Your partner will see them directly on the lock screen without having to unlock the phone. The only drawback of LokLok is that it is only available for Android users. Another application similar to this is Couplete. It allows you to send love letters or create a story like Instagram or Snapchat to share with each other.
If you want a little more flavor, we’ve got you covered. Kindu is ideal for new couples who may be shy about proposing or trying new things in the bedroom. This app makes everything a lot less awkward by allowing you to propose ideas to your partner directly through the app. Your partner can then respond to these suggestions with their own response, eliminating awkward tension. You can also try 69 Places, which offers 69 places where you and your partner can get intimate. This can help couples who are nervous about trying new things because it makes them feel like they are together and on the same page.
Happily Ever After
Relationship apps are downloaded and used by different types of couples at different stages of their relationship. There are simpler, more conservative apps, while others are a little more risque and offer x-ray advice. Whatever your relationship is and what you’re looking for, a relationship app can be a fun and useful addition to your relationship.