Talk about more than tomorrow’s plans.
When the day fills up with plans and to-dos, start somewhere else. Share a story, notice something you appreciate, or ask what’s been on each other’s mind. One phone. A question. Time to listen.
See how it works21 curated questions to start. 365 in the full library.
What playful side of you comes out more with me than with anyone else?
A question from Common Glow. Read it aloud and take turns.
Start with a question.
Reveal a question and read it aloud. Then put the phone down and take turns.
Either of you can pass. You can ask for something lighter or finish whenever you like.
Make it your mix.
The full library has 365 questions across nine categories. Choose the ones you want and leave out topics you would rather skip.
- Play and laughter
- Curiosity
- Appreciation
- Your shared story
- Dreams and plans
- Heart to heart
- Support
- Affection
- Intimacy talk
The full library includes questions about sex in Intimacy talk. Leave that category out whenever you prefer.
9 categories to explore
A record of your time together.
Tap We talked after a conversation. Your count and milestones appear in Our glow, alongside Halo, the little sun over the ridge.
Streaks are optional. Open Common Glow when you want a conversation.
Talk out loud.
The app does not ask you to type or record your answers. Settings and progress are saved on your phone, with no account or sync.
Questions that leave room to listen.
Common Glow’s questions were written with published research on self-disclosure, listening, appreciation and sexual communication in mind. They invite you to share something and hear each other out.
The app and its questions have not been tested for relationship outcomes. Common Glow is a conversation game, not therapy.
Research behind the themes: Aron and colleagues, 1997; Laurenceau and colleagues, 1998; Gable and colleagues, 2004.
Before you begin.
Do we both need the app?
You use Common Glow together on one phone. Reveal a question and answer out loud.
What is included?
The starter set has 21 curated questions you can revisit. An optional one-time purchase unlocks the current 365-question library. It is not a subscription, and future expansions are not part of this purchase. The app shows the App Store price before you buy.
Can we choose the topics?
Yes. Choose categories for your usual mix and leave out topics you would rather skip. You can also choose a mood or category for tonight. The available questions depend on your settings and whether the full library is unlocked.
Do we have to use it every day?
No. Open it when you want a conversation. Streaks are optional.
Does progress move to a new phone?
No. This version has no account, sync or export feature. Saved app data is excluded from device backups. Restore purchase restores the library entitlement, not conversation history or progress.
Who is it for?
Couples who are both 18 or older. Common Glow is a conversation game, not therapy or a way to resolve conflict.
Where can I get help?
Visit Common Glow support for purchase, progress and settings help.