The Nearly journal

The connections
need care.

A little curiosity, moments to share and ideas to stay close. Even from afar.

Featured · 5 min

Long-distance relationships: 7 habits to feel closer every day

Seven practical ideas for a long-distance relationship: rituals, questions, shared moments and planning reunions, without pressure.

Try in everyday life

Couples, friends or family: take what feels right for you.

Long-distance couples5 min

Seven practical ideas for a long-distance relationship: rituals, questions, shared moments and planning reunions, without pressure.

Connection & rituals4 min

A simple ritual and ten couple questions to move beyond ‘How are you?’, listen and share a moment, far apart or under the same roof.

Friends & family4 min

Easy ideas to stay close to friends and family at a distance: updates, private memories, games and relaxed catch-ups.

Moments with friends4 min

Plan a night with friends in four steps: choose a game, keep photos private and work out who owes whom with a practical example.

Choose what suits you

Our selections by use case, with strengths, limitations and sources. Comparisons written by Nearly; the Nearly app is coming soon.

Comparisons5 min

Nearly, Paired or Between? Compare three approaches for long-distance couples: rituals, questions, memories and calendars, with criteria and sources.

Comparisons4 min

Nearly, Plato and Splitwise: a selection by use case for friends who want to play, save memories and share expenses.

Comparisons4 min

Nearly, FamilyAlbum and TimeTree: compare three apps for family rituals, photo sharing and planning time together.