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Ideas, questions and games for couples who want to stay close.
Truth or dare for couples: 60 truths and dares for two
Truth or dare for couples: house rules for two, 30 truths, 30 dares from sweet to flirty, a version to play by text, and ways to keep score. Playful, never mean.
How well do you know me? A couples quiz: 40 questions and a this-or-that round
A how-well-do-you-know-me quiz for couples: how to play and score it, 40 questions from favourites to dreams, a 20-pair this or that round, and what your score means.
50 flirty questions for couples to ask tonight (kept sweet)
50 flirty questions to ask your partner: playful warm-ups, attraction, kisses, memories, tonight and some to send by text. Flirty and warm, never crude.
50 deep questions for couples, and how to ask them so they work
50 deep questions to ask your partner: who you are now, where you come from, fears and hopes, the two of you, the future. Plus how to ask them, and what research says.
Things to do in a long-distance relationship: 25 ideas to feel close
25 things to do in a long-distance relationship: daily rituals, video-call dates, games for different time zones, surprises that travel and questions to ask.
When your relationship feels routine: why it happens and what actually helps
Why long relationships slide into routine, what research says brings the spark back, 12 ideas to try this month, and when boredom is a sign of more.
How to make up after a fight: a calm way back to each other
How to make up after a fight: cool down first, six steps back to each other, repair phrases that work, a good apology, and when to get help.
40 date night ideas at home that feel like a real date
40 date night ideas at home: cosy, playful, romantic, a little adventurous and for tired weeknights. Plus five rules that turn a night in into a real date.
The yes, no, maybe list for couples: 41 gentle ideas to print
A gentle yes, no, maybe list for couples: 41 ideas from mild to warm that you each mark on your own, then compare. Fill it in here or print it.
Mismatched libido: when one of you wants more, and what actually helps
When one of you wants sex more often: why it's so common, the two kinds of desire, what research says couples who handle it well do, and when to get help.
How to talk to your partner about what you want in bed
A practical, low-pressure guide to talking with your partner about desires: when to bring it up, what to say, and how to make it easier for both of you.
Spicer for Android: how to get it, and alternatives on Google Play
Spicer isn't on Google Play. Here's how Android users install it, what an APK means, and two Google Play apps that do the same yes, maybe, no matching.
Free apps like Paired: what to use if you don't want a subscription
Paired's free version gives you one conversation a day. If you want more without paying, here are six free alternatives, picked by what you liked about Paired.
The best couples apps in 2026: an honest comparison
Paired, Couple Joy, Candle, Agapé, Lovewick, Spicer, Desire and La Brasa compared: what each is for, price, iPhone or Android, and your data.
The best apps for long-distance couples: the ones that actually bring you closer
Apps for long-distance couples: widgets, one-tap signals, daily photos, games you play at different times, video chat. What each does, what it costs, who it suits.
Try it with your partner
La Brasa is a private app for couples: rate ideas on your own, see only what you both want, answer a daily question and play games for two. Free on Google Play.