Relationship Exercises App
Build better relationship habits together. Daily exercises developed by therapist Joey Steur — 2-5 minutes a day.
Good relationships aren't built on chemistry alone. They're built on habits. The habit of checking in. Of expressing gratitude. Of creating a moment of connection, even on a difficult day.
Relove is built around this insight. Every exercise in the app is short enough to actually do — and meaningful enough to matter.
Exercises in Relove
Heart-Head-Body Check-In
The core exercise. Check in with your partner on three dimensions: emotions, thoughts, and physical state. Developed by Joey Steur, it takes 5 minutes and gives more insight than a full dinner conversation.
Gratitude Practice
Share one specific thing you appreciate about your partner today. Specific, not vague. "You made coffee this morning so I didn't have to think about it" — that kind of specific.
20-Second Hug
Research shows a hug lasting at least 20 seconds releases oxytocin — the bonding hormone. Couples who do this daily report feeling more connected and less stressed.
Relationship Barometer
Rate your relationship daily from 1-10. Over time, patterns emerge. You see which weeks are hard and why. This makes it easier to talk before tension builds.
Why 2 minutes beats 2 hours
The Gottman Institute's four decades of research point to one consistent finding: couples who "turn toward" each other in small, everyday moments have stronger, more stable relationships than those who rely on occasional grand gestures.
A 2-minute daily exercise, done consistently, builds the neural pathways of connection. Your partner becomes someone you think about, check in with, and appreciate — every day. That's what "staying close" actually means.
Frequently Asked Questions
What relationship exercises actually work?
Daily check-ins, the 20-second hug, gratitude practice, active listening, and relationship barometer tracking. Relove guides you through all of these exercises.
How often should couples do relationship exercises?
Daily. Small consistent moments are more effective than occasional intense efforts. Even 2 minutes daily builds stronger habits over time.
What is the best app for relationship exercises?
Relove offers structured daily exercises by therapist Joey Steur, takes 2-5 minutes per day, and is available on iOS.