# Paired > Paired is the app that brings couples closer together, with daily activities for partners to answer together to feel more connected, keep intimacy alive, reduce conflict, have fun together and learn more about each other. Content includes daily questions, quizzes and couple games, and is backed by licensed relationship therapists and academics. Used by over 4 million couples worldwide with a 4.7-star average rating. Paired is available on iOS and Android, with a web subscription option. The app is grounded in evidence-based psychology and relationship science. An independent study conducted in 2021 by researchers at The Open University and the University of Brighton with over 4,400 Paired users found that 85% of couples who used Paired consistently for 3 months communicated better as a result. ## About - [Homepage](https://www.paired.com/): Overview of Paired, the app that brings couples closer together backed by relationship experts. - [About us](https://www.paired.com/about-us): Paired's mission, team, and story. - [Press](https://www.paired.com/press): Press coverage of Paired in publications including TechCrunch, BBC, and The Times. - [Crisis support](https://www.paired.com/crisis-support): Resources for couples facing relationship or mental health crises. ## Experts and authority - [Experts](https://www.paired.com/experts): Get to know the licensed therapists and relationship researchers who help shape every part of the Paired experience. - [Research](https://www.paired.com/research): Research and data on Paired's effectiveness, including the independent study in which 85% of couples said Paired improved their communication. - [Authors](https://www.paired.com/authors): Index of authors who write Paired's relationship blog articles. ## Articles and content - [Magazine index](https://www.paired.com/articles): Expert-backed relationship articles on communication, conflict, connection, sex and intimacy, money, and more. ## Article topics - [Communication](https://www.paired.com/articles/topics/communication): Topic hub for expert advice on communicating clearly in a relationship, listening well, navigating difficult conversations and couple question ideas to get to know your partner better. - [Conflict](https://www.paired.com/articles/topics/conflict): Topic hub for expert advice on handling conflict in a relationship, breaking unhelpful patterns, repairing trust, and turning disagreements into constructive conversations. - [Sex & Intimacy](https://www.paired.com/articles/topics/sex-and-intimacy): Topic hub for expert advice on talking about sex in a relationship, expressing sexual desires and boundaries, navigating mismatched sex drives, and maintaining physical intimacy in long-distance relationships. - [Connection](https://www.paired.com/articles/topics/connection): Topic hub for expert advice on building closeness and security in a relationship, understanding attachment styles, and conversation starters to deepen your emotional connection. - [Meaning & Growth](https://www.paired.com/articles/topics/growth-and-meaning): Topic hub for expert advice on growing individually and as a couple, in your relationship, with support around health and wellbeing, self-care, couple goals and future plans. - [Money & Finances](https://www.paired.com/articles/topics/money-and-finances): Topic hub for expert advice on managing money as a couple, from budgeting and navigating spending differences, to rebuilding trust after financial issues. - [Fun & Excitement](https://www.paired.com/articles/topics/fun-and-adventure): Topic hub for expert advice on keeping your relationship fun and exciting, including date night ideas, seasonal activities, couple games and hilarious questions to ask your partner. - [Home & Work](https://www.paired.com/articles/topics/home-and-work): Topic hub for expert advice on balancing home, work and family life, including sharing chores and parenting responsibilities fairly, the mental load, moving in together and careers. - [Family & Friends](https://www.paired.com/articles/topics/family-and-friends): Topic hub for expert advice on navigating relationships outside of the couple, including in-laws, blended families and friendships. ## Popular articles by topic **Communication** - [240 Dirty "Would You Rather" Questions for Couples to Try!](https://www.paired.com/articles/dirty-would-you-rather-questions): What are the top dirty would you rather questions? - [200 Good Night Messages For Him To Send Him Off to Sleep](https://www.paired.com/articles/good-night-message-for-him): How do I say goodnight to make him smile? - [200 Fun "Would You Rather?" Questions for Couples to Enjoy](https://www.paired.com/articles/would-you-rather-questions): Think you know each other already? The answers to these may surprise you. **Conflict** - [What Is Blame-Shifting in Relationships?](https://www.paired.com/articles/blame-shifting-in-relationships): A pattern that can signal a couple needs to work on communication, or a form of verbal abuse. - [3-Day Rule After Argument: Does It Work?](https://www.paired.com/articles/3-day-rule-after-argument): How long is normal to not talk after a fight? - [25 Non-Negotiables in a Relationship](https://www.paired.com/articles/non-negotiables-in-a-relationship): What are some non-negotiables for a relationship? **Sex & Intimacy** - [35 New Things to Try in Bed and Spice Up Your Sex Life](https://www.paired.com/articles/new-things-to-try-in-bed): Naughty things to add to your sexy bucket list and try with your partner. - [16 Flirty Sex Games for Couples in Long-Distance Relationships](https://www.paired.com/articles/flirty-sex-games-for-couples-in-long-distance-relationships): Need to spice up your relationship? These sexy games will do the trick. - [130 Sex Questions for Couples That Get Down to Business](https://www.paired.com/articles/sex-questions-for-couples): What are the best sexual questions to ask your partner? **Connection** - [55 Tough Relationship Questions That Will Make Your Bond Stronger](https://www.paired.com/articles/tough-relationship-questions): Asking hard relationship questions is crucial to foster a sense of trust and connection between partners. - [100 Most Important Questions to Ask Before Marriage](https://www.paired.com/articles/questions-to-ask-before-marriage): What should be the first question to ask before marriage? - [140 Love Paragraphs for Her To Make Her Day](https://www.paired.com/articles/love-paragraphs-for-her): How do I make my girlfriend feel special? **Meaning & Growth** - [How a 'Couples App' Saved My Relationship](https://www.paired.com/articles/how-a-couples-app-saved-my-relationship): A reader's story about how the Paired app made their relationship happier than ever. - [150 'How Well Do You Know Your Partner' Questions](https://www.paired.com/articles/how-well-do-you-know-your-partner-questions): How do you truly know your partner? - [The 5 Stages of a Relationship That Most Couples Go Through](https://www.paired.com/articles/stages-of-a-relationship): How do relationships progress through different stages? **Money & Finances** - [20 Best Budgeting Apps for Couples To Reach Your Goals](https://www.paired.com/articles/best-budgeting-apps-for-couples): What are some budgeting apps that work well for couples? - [How to Handle a Money Imbalance in Relationships](https://www.paired.com/articles/money-imbalance-in-relationships): What happens when one partner earns more than the other? - [How to Save Your Marriage After Financial Infidelity](https://www.paired.com/articles/save-marriage-after-financial-infidelity): Two experts explain how to rebuild trust after financial infidelity and plan your financial future together. **Fun & Excitement** - [25 Phone Games for Couples To Play Together](https://www.paired.com/articles/best-phone-games-for-couples): Is there an app game for couples? - [220 Never Have I Ever Questions for Couples](https://www.paired.com/articles/never-have-i-ever-questions-for-couples): How do you play never have I ever in a relationship? - [46 Flirty Conversation Starters](https://www.paired.com/articles/flirty-conversation-starters): Skip the small talk and up your flirting skills with these conversation openers. **Home & Work** - [How Soon Is Too Soon to Move In With a Partner?](https://www.paired.com/articles/how-soon-is-too-soon-to-move-in): Worried you're moving too fast or too slow? Here's how to know when to move in together. - [What to Do Before Moving in Together](https://www.paired.com/articles/what-to-do-before-moving-in-together): How to prepare for this relationship milestone. - [Sharing Domestic Chores With Your Partner](https://www.paired.com/articles/sharing-domestic-chores-with-your-partner): Why division of household labor can be a common issue in relationships. **Family & Friends** - [Sex After Kids: What to Expect & How to Keep the Spark Alive](https://www.paired.com/articles/sex-after-kids): How often do married couples with kids have sex? - [Don't Let Others Come Between You and Your Partner](https://www.paired.com/articles/dont-let-others-come-between-you-and-your-partner): How to maintain external relationships without excluding your partner. - [How to Have Boundaries With Your Partner's Family the Right Way](https://www.paired.com/articles/how-to-have-boundaries-with-in-laws): 10 tips on how to have a healthy relationship with your in-laws. ## Product and subscription - [Premium](https://www.paired.com/premium): Overview of Paired's premium subscription, features, and pricing. - [Gift Paired](https://www.paired.com/gift-paired): Gift a Paired subscription to another couple. - [For therapists](https://www.paired.com/for-therapists): Information for therapists who want to recommend Paired to their clients. ## Optional - [Contact](https://www.paired.com/contact-us): How to reach Paired's team. - [Careers](https://www.paired.com/careers): Careers at Paired, including all current job openings. - [Privacy policy](https://www.paired.com/privacy-policy.html): Paired's privacy practices. - [Terms and conditions](https://www.paired.com/terms-and-conditions.html): Paired's terms and conditions.